Manufacturing Engineer

Nihon Kohden Orange Med • Santa Ana, CA

32d • $70,000 - $100,000

About The Position

The Manufacturing Engineer provides technical and engineering support to the manufacturing department. This role supports manufacturing operations through process optimization, problem-solving, and implementation of engineering solutions to improve efficiency, quality, and productivity.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in mechanical, electrical or industrial engineering required.
• At least five years of manufacturing experience within the medical device or aerospace industry.
• Strong technical writing and documentation skills.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and technical specifications.
• Experience with inspection and measurement instruments including calipers, micrometers, and go/no-go gauges.
• Familiarity with testing and troubleshooting electronic and electro-mechanical equipment.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Detail-oriented, well organized, and capable of managing multiple priorities.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate across cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Must be able to type using the keyboard of a computer.
• Must be able to talk, listen and speak clearly on the telephone.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting regulated manufacturing environments and quality systems is highly preferred.
• Prior experience with mechanical ventilators or similar electro-mechanical medical devices is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Generates and updates manufacturing documentation like job travelers and device history records
• Provides technical support for all manufacturing cells.
• Analyze production processes, schedules, methods and other data to better understand future requirements needed for the manufacturing process
• Review and calculate labor, material and other production costs along with reviewing schedules and future production requirements to assist management in decision making
• Analyze and plan workflow, equipment placement and space requirements to improve manufacturing efficiency.
• Supports continuous improvement programs, such as Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma, to drive process optimization and waste reduction.
• Assist with manufacturing process verification and validation testing and data collection as needed.
• Assist with the performance of failure investigations and complaint handling being processed through quality and manufacturing.
• Maintaining and developing the manufacturing processes, equipment, and tools.
• Perform other related functions as requested by management.

What This Job Offers

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