Principal Manufacturing Engineer

AtriCure•Mason, OH

7d•Onsite

About The Position

A Principal Manufacturing Engineer is a high level, experienced manufacturing/process engineer and is accountable for developing and maintaining capable and stable manufacturing processes to meet product quality standards/requirements. The role is responsible for process development and improvement, and tooling and fixture development and improvement both internally at AtriCure, and externally at key suppliers. A principal manufacturing engineer may also be involved in development of process analytics for preemptive defect control, process documentation and process layout & material logistic flow.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Eng., Biomedical Engineering or Mechanical Eng. or equivalent is required
15+ years (10 years + Masters) of experience: Experience in development of new manufacturing processes and the tooling/equipment required to implement the processes
Demonstrated ability to design in CAD and prototype manufacturing/assembly fixtures
Knowledge base in Lean Processes and Continuous Improvement
Experience in Design for Manufacturability
Experience with medical device design and manufacture
Experience with process validation
Previous class II or class III Medical Device manufacturing experience
Possess a strong knowledge of manufacturing processes and capabilities.
Provide guidance in process and supplier selection when necessary.
Self-motivated with strong time management skills
Demonstrated ability to develop business, operational and financial strategies, plans and programs that foster the achievement of organizational objectives
Ability to translate broad strategies into specific objectives and action plans
Demonstrated possession of in-depth and current knowledge of industry best practices and the ability to implement the same
Experience in technical report writing and verbal and oral communication skills
Must be able to read blueprints and interpret technical specifications and illustrations
Comfortable driving multiple initiatives at a rapid pace, making thoughtful recommendations with available data
Active, high-energy communicator who drives a company vision/mission to align teams, critical resources, management, and stakeholders
Creative thinker with exceptional process, analytical, management and relationship skills
Problem solving/trouble shooting experience
Ability to travel 10%
Ability to regularly walk, sit, or stand as required
Ability to occasionally bend and push/pull
Ability to regularly lift up to 25 pounds
Ability to pass pre-employment drug screen and background check

Responsibilities

Experienced member of the manufacturing engineering team responsible for the development, qualification, implementation and support of new manufacturing processes and equipment
Design and develop fixtures in CAD prototypes for manufacturing and assembly
Is considered a subject matter expert in at least 2 major areas of manufacturing engineering
Ensures continuous improvement in process, cost, quality and production
Responsible for leading/mentoring members of the Manufacturing/Process Engineering Teams
Supports and drives a DFM (design for manufacturability) focused culture within the PD teams and the operations organization
Supports and drives a Lean processes and continuous improvement culture within the PD teams and the operations organization
Develop business, operational and financial strategies, plans and programs that foster the achievement of organizational objectives
Translate broad strategies into specific objectives and action plans
Read blueprints and interpret technical specifications and illustrations
Drive multiple initiatives at a rapid pace, making thoughtful recommendations with available data
Regular and predictable worksite attendance
Ability to work under fast-paced conditions
Ability to make decisions and use good judgment
Ability to prioritize various duties and multitask as required
Ability to successfully work with others
Additional duties as assigned