Manufacturing Mechanical Engineer

Carestream•Rochester, NY

39d•Onsite

About The Position

Carestream Health is seeking a hands-on, detail-oriented Manufacturing Mechanical Engineer to join our team in supporting and optimizing the production of cutting-edge X-ray equipment. This role is pivotal in troubleshooting and resolving production issues to reduce downtime, driving continuous improvement, and enhancing operational efficiency across our assembly and test lines.

Requirements

Ability to work hands-on, on-site with core hours from 7am - 4pm, Monday - Friday.
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.
Minimum of 2 years of relevant hands-on engineering experience. Medical device manufacturing preferred.
Able to read mechanical drawings and understand GD&T symbols and tolerances.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
Knowledge of typical quality expectations and compliance requirements.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
Comfortable with computers and able to quickly learn new programs & tools as needed
Proficient in MS Office Suite, primarily Excel and Word.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies.
Experience with SAP or ERP systems.
Familiarity with CAD tools, preferably NX, Creo, SolidWorks
Comfortable navigating quality management systems within a medical device manufacturing facility.
Experience with change management tools.
Knowledge of cost reduction and productivity improvement techniques.
Experience with Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) methodologies.

Responsibilities

Provide prompt, hands-on technical support for diagnosing and resolving issues in production, minimizing downtime and ensuring product quality.
Demonstrate ownership of assigned product lines by quickly building & maintaining a thorough understanding of the product's functionality, end use, and relevant standard work.
Monitor product line health by working with the quality group to extract trends from production data.
Lead root cause analysis and implement corrective & preventative actions for production defects.
Support equipment maintenance and calibration activities to ensure manufacturing assets are operating safely and within specifications.
Effectively communicate project status & production updates to audiences with different levels of technical understanding
Identify and implement cost reduction initiatives and productivity improvements.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support new product introductions and implement process improvements.
Analyze engineering requirements and propose manufacturing processes, tools, or fixtures to address those requirements.
Drive initiatives using Lean and Six Sigma tools to continuously improve safety, quality, and throughput.
Manage engineering change activities including component obsolescence, annual reviews, and supplier change activities.
Ensure all manufacturing processes comply with regulatory, safety, and environmental standards.
Represent Carestream's manufacturing organization in discussions with internal customers and outside vendors.