Manufacturing Engineer II - Onsite

Starkey•Eden Prairie, MN

18d•$75,940 - $102,900•Onsite

About The Position

Starkey is adding a Manufacturing Engineer II to it's manufacturing engineering team at it's global headquarters in Eden Prairie, MN. Do you have a background in medical device, process validation, new product development systems, and the ability to lead process improvements? If so, this could be your next career move. This position is responsible for assisting in the development and application of new processes and equipment for the manufacturing and assembly of our products. Serve as a point of communication between manufacturing departments and all other areas to facilitate, analyze, and offer solutions to manufacturing problems. Some added perks about Starkey is they offer 4 weeks of PTO for new employees, a full benefits package, onsite cafeterias, and a wellness center. Apply today and join a company that improves lives with better hearing. Starkey is a world leader in the manufacturing and distribution of advanced hearing technologies. We are in the business of connecting people and changing lives. Our teams come to work each day focused on ensuring people everywhere have the products and services they need to hear better and live better. Founded in 1967 by Bill Austin, Starkey is known for our cutting-edge hearing health innovations, industry-leading research and development, and not being afraid to push the edge of what’s possible. We are headquartered in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, have over 5,000 employees in 29 facilities across the globe, and do business in more than 100 markets worldwide. Watch this video to see more of what sets Starkey apart. https://youtu.be/9cUYwTlCepg?si=wkovx8_R_iINfrc6

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in electrical, mechanical, or manufacturing engineering
Two years of manufacturing engineering experience
Knowledge of process validation required
Experience solving technical problems
Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously
Excellent analytical skills required
Excellent people skills required
Excellent PC skills required

Nice To Haves

Hearing Aid industry or medical device industry experience preferred
Knowledge of new product development systems preferred
Knowledge of relevant product development methods and best practices

Responsibilities

Continually improve the manufacturing processes of our custom, standard and accessory products.
Support PFMEA efforts during product development to reduce process risks.
Represent Manufacturing Engineering (voice of manufacturing) to other development teams within R&D and Contract manufacturers.
Act as technical manufacturing lead at the program level
Interface with R&D teams while developing and maintaining positive interdepartmental collaboration.
Interface with contract manufacturers while developing and maintaining positive collaboration.
Provide recommendations regarding contract manufacturing capabilities
Support and provide input for DFM improvements through Program / Project charters and system requirements specifications.
Lead, drive improvement efforts on existing manufacturing processes that are justified and implement new fully tested processes.
Partner with Design Engineering on new product development. Participate in design reviews, establish manufacturing requirements, and coordinate needed testing or device builds.
Partner with Quality Engineering to identify and implement ongoing quality improvements
Qualify and validate new and improved processes, fixtures, equipment and technology for manufacturability. Drive testing and troubleshooting of product to characterize the device.
Generate test plans and procedures to characterize the unit.
Coordinate product testing and report generation.
Analyze process data.
Identify opportunities and implement solutions Optimization of key manufacturing measures. Organize and report on key manufacturing measures.
Identify and drive opportunities to manage and reduce the Internal rework of Starkey’s hearing aids.
Identify and drive opportunities to manage and reduce the internal material variance of Starkey’s hearing aids
Lead conference calls with manufacturing facilities to determine root cause and action items.
Participate in solving product and process issues.
Lead / Facilitate Starkey and contract manufacturing Production PIPs (Product Improvement Programs) on a regular basis.
Production and recovery support.
Initiate internal and external product and process audit to drive improvements and other problem-solving techniques to improve internal quality.
Provide yield expectations and analysis, time studies, and capacity.
Lead and define Manufacturing system design and maintenance strategies