Manufacturing Engineer I

STERIS•Eden Prairie, MN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

At STERIS, we help our Customers create a healthier and safer world by providing innovative healthcare and life science product and service solutions around the globe. Position Summary The Manufacturing Engineer I position is responsible for the products manufactured at the STERIS Eden Prairie facility. This position supports manufacturing, design improvements and modifications, process improvements, product transfer and continuous improvements. This position is based in our Eden Prairie, MN location. Domestic and international travel required, estimated to be 5%.

Requirements

Bachelors Degree in Engineering required.
4 years experience in the engineering field required, Experience in component design, manufacturing, materials and testing of equipment is required.
Must have validation experience in developing and executing IQ, OQ and PQ.
Knowledge of Value Stream Mapping, JIT, Lean/Flow Manufacturing.
Knowledge of fluid mechanics.
Working Knowledge of process equipment and process control.
Understanding of statistics, DOE and Six Sigma applications.
Understanding of file management and documentation.
Problem solving and trouble shooting skills in pneumatic and mechanical sub-systems.
Leadership skills in interacting with and leading cross-functional teams.
Organizational, interpersonal, oral and written communications skills.
Project management skills and experience in handling multiple projects.
Able to adapt to changing priorities.
Sense of urgency in resolving conflicts and implementing changes.
Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Visio, MS project and Power point.

Nice To Haves

Hands on experience in manufacturing setting preferred.
Experience in machine design and automation preferred.
FDA/GMP regulated manufacturing environment is preferred.
Hands–on experience in Pro-E preferred.
Lean manufacturing experience preferred.
Medical Device manufacturing experience preferred.
Experience in Medical Device development, design transfer, design for manufacturability (DFM), reliability and cost is preferred.
Experience in an ISO audited manufacturing company preferred.
Proficiency in advanced manufacturing processes and automation technologies preferred.
OSHA and Safety regulations knowledge is beneficial.
Minitab application preferred.
Knowledge of design and manufacturing of sterilizers for decontamination and medical applications is preferred.

Responsibilities

Designs and develops product and process improvements.
Supports current product line and new products.
Uses Pro-E and Auto-cad to develop and change designs and document them.
Plans, schedules, conducts or coordinates detailed phases of the engineering work in a part of a major project or in a total project of moderate scope or several projects of smaller in size or scope.
Performs work which involves conventional engineering practice, but may include a variety of complex features such as conflicting design/process, quality and customer requirements.
Works with internal team and external suppliers to resolve design, manufacturing and quality issues.
Performs evaluations and tests to understand and improve the products or manufacturing processes.
Develops designs, cost estimates/should cost models, manufacturing processes and coordinates integration.
Creates/coordinates Bills of Material (BOM), piping/plumbing schematics, pneumatic diagrams, mechanical assembly drawings, component drawings, and all other engineering documents required to support product line/ upgrades.
Processes/Coordinates engineering changes and product documentation in a timely manner.
Participates in CAPA and continuous improvement projects.
Participates in audits, investigations, tests, evaluates internal and external mfg. processes and technologies.
Interfaces with vendors and other outside specialists.
Supports compliant process, failure investigations and material review boards.
Validates new processes and products.
Develops flow charts and validation protocols.
Performs DOE, DFMA, process capability studies and PFMEA as required.
Engages in strategies for reducing cost, improving quality and productivity by applying lean and six sigma methodologies.
Other duties as assigned.