Manufacturing Technician

Innovative Health•Scottsdale, AZ

About The Position

The Manufacturing Technician supports the Manufacturing Engineer in sustaining production and implementing process improvements. The role helps ensure facilities, equipment, tooling, fixtures, materials, and documentation meet production and quality requirements, and supports transfer of new products and processes into production. It also provides general production support to keep high-volume manufacturing operating without interruption. The technician helps identify and implement Lean manufacturing initiatives to maintain production flow, increase throughput, and reduce costs. The role works with the Manufacturing Engineer on continuous improvement, process optimization, production automation, and stability monitoring, and coordinates with R&D, Quality, and Regulatory on new-product releases.

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 manufacturing, QC, and technician personnel.
Ability to use personal computers and 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 motivate and encourage other team members.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in a technical field such as science, math, engineering, or another related discipline.
Manufacturing experience in medical devices, specifically cardiovascular products.
Experience in manufacturing process improvements and Lean manufacturing concepts such as 5S and Value Stream Mapping.

Responsibilities

Provide general support to production to ensure high-volume manufacturing is unimpeded.
Review and edit production work instructions, procedures, and forms.
Participate in evaluating assembly upgrades.
Participate in hands-on problem solving and resolve product and process issues.
Report out-of-specification conditions and facilitate their correction.
Perform preventative maintenance on production equipment.
Order equipment and materials needed for production.
Coordinate with R&D, Quality, and Regulatory to release new products.
Create production work instructions, procedures, and forms for new products.
Assist with production equipment layout and setup.
Train production personnel on new products, processes, and equipment.
Estimate yield, cycle time, and cost for new products.
Run pre-pilot orders to confirm production systems and processes are ready for high-volume manufacturing.
Work with the Manufacturing Engineer to identify and implement continuous improvement projects.
Improve manufacturing processes by optimizing production methods and equipment.
Assist with Lean manufacturing projects, including 5S, Value Stream Mapping, Six Sigma, and standardization.
Review production data to identify trends and resolve yield issues.
Assist in establishing long-term stability monitors for production equipment.
Update systems and programs to ensure they add value.
Assist with developing and implementing production automation.