Manufacturing Engineer II - Automation & Equipment
About The Position
In this exciting role as a Manufacturing Engineer for Medical Devices Operations you will have responsibility for executing detailed process analysis to assure that the operations are working in accordance with standard procedures and quality regulations. Also, you will have to perform equipment and process evaluations to determine methods for collecting objective data to identify opportunities of improvements and determine actions to increase current performance of the operations. Provide technical assistance to manufacturing and maintenance personnel to correct discrepancies, to update or to improve the equipment, machines and tooling used on production. At Medtronic, we bring bold ideas forward with speed and decisiveness to put patients first in everything we do. In-person exchanges are invaluable to our work. We’re working 5 days a week onsite as part of our commitment to fostering a culture of professional growth and cross-functional collaboration as we work together to engineer the extraordinary.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience OR Master's degree with a minimum of 0 years relevant experience.
- For Baccalaureate degrees earned outside of the United States, a degree that satisfies the requirements of 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A) is required.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and/or Electro-Mechanical Engineering (Preferred).
- Experience in automated and manual machine design, repair, and troubleshooting
- Basic knowledge of electrical and automation components including robots is a plus.
- Experience in AutoCad, Solidworks and/or Creo applications.
- Experience in validation (IQ/OQ/MSA/PQ) in a medical device environment
- Knowledge of GD&T and problem-solving tools: MINITAB, SIX SIGMA, DOE, GR&R, CAPA, DMAIC
- Basic knowledge of vision systems such as Cognex and Keyence.
- Certified Lean six sigma yellow or green belt is a plus.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Solid presentation and computer skills (Excel/Word/PowerPoint/Projects, etc.)
- Project management skills
- Self-starter, self-motivated attitude with the ability to multitask and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills
- Ability to work individually and in a team environment.
Responsibilities
- Team with manufacturing, maintenance and quality personnel on a daily basis to review / disposition production defects and provide potential process and/or equipment corrective actions to assure production schedules and quality expectations are met.
- Provide daily production support to set up, trouble shoot, repair, and monitor manufacturing metal forming, grinding and electropolishing related processes & equipment.
- Review manufacturing equipment and processes for potential improvement using OEE, statistical data and analysis of equipment condition then effectively manage change projects.
- Lead improvement projects by performing engineering studies and design of experiments related to existing manufacturing processes.
- Review and optimize existing tooling design used in manufacturing equipment by using Creo, Solidworks and /or AutoCad applications.
- Collaborate with toolmakers to determine critical measurements defining tooling failure, enabling data-driven improvements to enhance tooling performance and reliability.
- Create and update product specifications for documentation, BOM creation, and general ERP support.
- Prepare and execute process development, validation protocols and reports to support implementation of new and upgraded equipment.
- Support new process development, product quality improvement, and integration projects.
- Maintain excellent communications with Manufacturing, Quality, Maintenance, Safety, Planning, and Metrology departments on an as needed basis.
- Ability to lead cross functional teams a plus, holding successful meetings, and distributing timely minutes.
- Follow established guidelines and management direction with regards to engineering decisions and departmental/company policy.
Benefits
- Health, Dental and vision insurance
- Health Savings Account
- Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
- Life insurance
- Long-term disability leave
- Dependent daycare spending account
- Tuition assistance/reimbursement
- Simple Steps (global well-being program)
- Incentive plans
- 401(k) plan plus employer contribution and match
- Short-term disability
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Employee Assistance Program
- Non-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement (subject to IRS earning minimums)
- Capital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
