Manufacturing Engineer

Orchid • Detroit, MI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Farmington Hills, MI site was established in 2005. Our 50,000 square foot facility employs approximately 150 team members. Our site focuses primarily on plasma spray coating (HA, TPS) in the spine and large joint for orthopedic implants that enable a longer, active life. The Manufacturing Engineer II assists in planning and designing manufacturing processes in a production facility under direction from senior engineers and other leaders. He/she maximizes efficiency through improving production methods, including analyzing layout of equipment, workflow, assembly methods, and work force utilization. They also support the implementation of program commitments, and work with a team to deliver on commitments and program management milestones. He/she carries out engineering assignments of limited scope and complexity and is responsible for a project or operation requiring a thorough knowledge of engineering and related fields (quality control, time and motion studies, etc.). His/her work is reviewed and guidance given by more senior engineers. He/she may give limited technical guidance to junior professionals or technicians working on a common project.

Requirements

• Bachelor Engineering or related field
• 3+ Years of Engineering Experience
• Manufacturing Experience
• Operational Functions - Basic Knowledge
• Quality Management - Working Experience
• Problem Solving - Working Experience
• Communication - Basic Knowledge
• Accuracy and Attention to Detail - Extensive Experience
• Leadership - Working Experience
• Decision Making and Critical Thinking - Working Experience
• Manufacturing Trends & Directions - Working Experience
• Lean Manufacturing - Working Experience
• Drafting - Basic Knowledge
• Tool and Die Design - Working Experience
• Manufacturing Equipment - Working Experience
• Robotics/Computer Controlled Machinery - Basic Knowledge
• Change Leadership - Basic Knowledge
• Collaboration - Working Experience
• Customer Support - Working Experience
• Computer-aided Design (CAD) - Working Experience
• Consulting - Working Experience
• Training - Working Experience

Nice To Haves

• 5+ Years of Engineering Experience
• Experience with Orchid's Manufacturing Process
• Project Management Professional (PMP) - Practice Management Institute (PMI)

Responsibilities

• Participate in Design for Manufacturing (DFM) reviews with internal teams.
• Review drawings, 3D models, and specifications to facilitate manufacturability.
• Create, request, and/or update various documentation including customer-specific requirements, non-disclosure agreements, routings, and Bill of Materials.
• Assist in designing and managing the fabrication or acquisition of fixtures used in various processes.
• Ensure the successful implementation of fixtures on the production floor.
• Assist in creating programs (such as Laser Marking programs),3D models, associates fixtures, drawings, templates, overlays, etc.
• Participate in and occasionally lead problem solving teams utilizing lean manufacturing methods.
• Collaborate with Operations Analysts to ensure data is available, monitored, and reported with a consistent approach.
• Support implementation of any management system at the site level.
• Participate in ensuring processes are in place to deliver site annual and strategic objectives, including but not limited to OEE and VAPD performance, productivity, capacity planning, and capital investment.
• Participate in the required training that is delivered to the site team in support of site goals, objectives, and program management milestones.
• Assist in creating Standard Work Instructions for various operations
• Interact and communicate with customers to inform them of critical details on new product launches.
• Perform and assists in validations and revalidations.

Benefits

• growth opportunities
• great benefits package including performance bonuses
• medical benefits
• 401(k) with company match
• paid time off
• Opportunity to work in a growing company
• Ability to help people live a longer, more active life
• Comprehensive benefit package
• Ability to work in an organization that values: Integrity First: We do the right thing Teamwork: We are one Orchid Results: Our results matter

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees