Manufacturing Engineer I - Bracco Medical Technologies

Bracco • Eden Prairie, MN

3d • $79,000 - $87,000

About The Position

Why Join Bracco Medical Technologies? We care as much about our employees as we do our patients. Our culture fosters a work environment where employees can thrive, be passionate and have fun along the way. Each member of the Bracco Medical Technologies team has the power to make a difference......every day! The Manufacturing Engineer I position supports the manufacturing of electromechanical medical device systems. Responsibilities include addressing component and assembly issues, designing manufacturing processes, maintaining process documentation, implementing changes, and conducting training. The ideal candidate demonstrates a commitment to innovation and a focus on enhancing productivity, reducing costs, and fostering operational excellence within the manufacturing environment.

Requirements

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical or Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• Familiarity of Lean Manufacturing principles and Six Sigma methodologies (i.e. histograms, pareto charts, run charts, control charts, process capability, probability plots, Process Flow Diagrams, Process Maps, critical inputs and outputs, Value Stream Maps, RCA (5-why, fish bone diagram, cause mapping), fault tree analysis, cause and effect matrix, prioritization matrix, FMEA, DOE, MSA, MTTR / MTBF, Poka-Yoke, Control Plans)
• Ability to Model in SOLIDWORKS or related CAD modeling system.
• Passion and commitment to learn and improve to achieve personal and company goals.
• Desire and ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams including product development, supply chain, production, quality, customer support, field services, finance, sales and marketing.
• Self-starter with good organizational, interpersonal, critical thinking, verbal, and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably medical device or other regulated industry.
• Experience using LabVIEW, Python, or other related programming languages.
• Familiarity of system requirements (i.e. GMP, QSR, GLP, CE, CSA, ISO, etc.)
• Experience with Agile / SAP (or similar documentation control / MRP systems)
• At times overnight travel, both domestic and international, may be required.

Responsibilities

• Support new product development teams, help to define requirements, create processes, identify suppliers, and ensure product meets customer and market expectations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and implement manufacturing processes, fixtures, tools, validation plans and change orders.
• Conduct analysis of current manufacturing processes to identify areas for improvement and cost reduction.
• Provide daily support of product lines and processes.
• Work closely with assemblers and technicians (at ACIST) or with contract manufacturers to provide guidance and share knowledge.
• Collaborate with suppliers to ensure timely and cost-effective procurement of materials and components.
• Provide technical support to resolve manufacturing issues and implement corrective actions.
• Design and optimize production layouts, workflows, and assembly lines for maximum efficiency.
• Help identify opportunities, lead projects, and implement changes focused on improving product performance and reliability, increasing capacity and process capability while reducing scrap and throughput time.
• Perform work in adherence to the Quality Management System (QMS), including development and maintenance of documentation.
• Support compliance to Regulatory Requirements.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off, Company Holidays & Paid Family Leave – We provide PTO and Company Holidays to help you recharge, relax and do what’s important to you, when it’s important to you. Our 100% paid family leave options for parents, grandparents and eligible family members provide support for growing families as well.
• Achieve – Beyond competitive compensation, we offer options to help you plan for a financially secure future, including an annual incentive plan and 401k savings plan contributions.
• Live well – We offer comprehensive benefit options to help protect you along the way, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, employer HSA contributions, employee assistance program, short-term disability, etc.
• Evolve – Through structured on-the-job learning, workshops, seminars, and our tuition reimbursement program, you’ll find many opportunities to grow, personally and professionally.
• Choose – You won’t find “stuffy” here—whether your position requires a hybrid or in-the-office working arrangement. That means business casual for your attire and flexibility in your schedule, wherever possible.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level