Manufacturing Technician

Innovative Health LLC•Scottsdale, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Manufacturing Technician supports the Manufacturing Engineer in sustaining production and implementing process improvements. This role ensures that facilities, equipment, tooling, fixtures, materials, and documentation meet production and quality requirements. The technician also supports the transfer of new products and processes into production and helps identify and implement Lean manufacturing initiatives to optimize production flow, increase throughput, and decrease costs.

Requirements

Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
Excellent math and data analysis skills
Strong problem-solving skills
Ability to write and execute protocols
Ability to develop and conduct studies and experiments
Ability to train production and quality control operators
Ability to use personal computers including software such as Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
Self-starter and highly motivated
Ability to work in a fast paced, collaborative team environment
Ability to work with little supervision
Ability to have fun by motivating and encouraging other team members

Nice To Haves

Experience in manufacturing process improvements and lean manufacturing concepts like 5S, and Value Stream Mapping is preferred
Associate degree in technical field (science, math, engineering or other related degree) is preferred
Manufacturing experience in Medical Devices, specifically Cardio-Vascular products is preferred

Responsibilities

Under the guidance of manufacturing engineering, provides support to production
Reviews and edits standard operating procedures, work instructions, forms, etc.
Participates in hands-on problem solving and resolution of product and/or process issues
Performs preventative and corrective maintenance on production equipment
Orders equipment and materials for production needs
Under the guidance of manufacturing engineering, provides support for the release of new products into production
Creates or revises standard operating procedures, work instructions, forms, etc. for production
Assists with production equipment layout and qualification
Trains production personnel on new products, processes, and equipment
Assists with pre-pilot and pilot orders to ensure production systems and processes are ready for high volume manufacturing
Under the guidance of manufacturing engineering, provides support with continuous improvement projects
Improves manufacturing processes through optimization of production processes, methods, and equipment
Assists with Lean manufacturing projects including 5S, Value Stream Mapping, Six Sigma, and Standardization
Reviews production data to identify trends and resolve yield issues
Assists with the cleaning, assembly, testing, inspection, and packaging of project samples
Assists with development and implementation of production automation and data collection systems