Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Orchid • Oregon City, OR

21h

About The Position

ABOUT US The Oregon City, OR site was established in 1973 and joined the Orchid team in 2012. Our 80,000 square foot facility employs approximately 300 team members. We specialize in hip and knee joint implants that enable our customers to live a longer active life. We are a full-service plant, meaning our team can manufacture medical implants from start to finish in-house. A career with Orchid provides growth opportunities, a great benefits package including performance bonuses, insurance, 401(k) with company match, and paid time off. For more information, please visit www.orchid-ortho.com. SHIFT No Shift ($0) (United States of America) We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Manufacturing Engineer to join our team. This role is essential in driving engineering activities to develop and optimize manufacturing processes, define quality controls, and implement process variation reduction strategies. The Process Engineer will work closely with cross-functional teams to support product development, ensure manufacturability, and continuously improve operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor (Required)
• 5+ Years of Engineering Experience (Required)
• Strong knowledge of Quality Management and Lean Manufacturing principles
• Proficiency in CAD and 3D modeling software
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
• Ability to interpret complex technical data and develop solutions
• Effective communication and cross-functional collaboration
• Experience with process automation and industrial systems
• Detail-oriented with a strong focus on accuracy and process control
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position - Occasionally
• Must be able to move about the inside of the building - Occasionally
• Must be able to move equipment around the building - Occasionally
• Must be able to position oneself and move under/around/over equipment - Occasionally
• Must be able to handle/adjust/inspect/position various items and equipment - Occasionally
• Must be able to communicate and exchange information with others - Constantly
• Must be able to perform tasks that require repetitive handling/adjusting/inspecting/positioning of items and equipment - Occasionally
• Must be able to distinguish and detect information such as writing and defects - Constantly
• Candidates offered employment may be required to submit to a pre-employment background check and pre-employment drug-screening based on position requirements
• Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time
• Candidates must be able to provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States through eVerify

Nice To Haves

• Master (Preferred)
• 7+ Years of Engineering Experience (Preferred)
• 2+ Years of Experience in a Manufacturing Environment (Preferred)
• Experience Operating CNC Equipment/Machining (Preferred)
• Lean Manufacturing Experience (Preferred)
• Exposure to integrated business planning (Sales & Operations Planning process), quality system deployment, and lean manufacturing in an industrial setting (Preferred)

Responsibilities

• Participate in Design for Manufacturing (DFM) reviews to optimize designs for production efficiency.
• Review technical drawings, 3D models, and specifications to support manufacturability.
• Create and update engineering documentation including routings, BOMs, and customer requirements.
• Design and manage fabrication or procurement of fixtures, ensuring successful floor implementation.
• Lead or support problem-solving initiatives using Lean Manufacturing tools.
• Partner with Operations to implement and monitor consistent data reporting systems.
• Provide training, draft work instructions, and ensure implementation of new processes.
• Evaluate complex engineering problems and lead cross-functional solutions.
• Serve as a technical liaison for new product launches with customers.
• Perform process validations and develop related protocols.

Benefits

• 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