Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Nordson Corporation•St. Petersburg, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Nordson Medical, a global leader in Interventional Solutions, Fluid Components, and Surgical Solutions, is seeking an experienced and highly motivated individual to join their team. The company is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. As a member of the team, the Senior Manufacturing Engineer will work in a dynamic and collaborative environment, where their ideas and contributions will be valued. This role is responsible for providing support to manufacturing and technical operations, with a strong focus on continuous improvement and productivity optimization. The engineer will lead production optimization, develop advanced manufacturing processes, and introduce new products (NPI) to ensure efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness. This position oversees planning, preparing, and executing projects related to machinery used for the manufacture and assembly of medical and inflation products. Nordson Medical is the global expert in the design, development, and manufacturing of complex medical devices and component technologies, offering a supportive culture in a growing and dynamic work environment. They invest in their teams to help build skillsets and advance careers, empowering employees to engineer, manufacture, and market innovative products and systems essential to everyday life, serving various end markets including packaging, transportation, medical, and electronics. Founded in 1954, Nordson is guided by values of integrity, respect for people, customer passion, energy, and excellence, and cares for its employees by providing opportunities for career advancement and impact.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial or equivalent
8+ years of experience, preferably in a medical device or other FDA regulated industries
Proficient in CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD, SolidWorks)
Proficient in ERP systems
General Computer Skills: MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint
Tooling and fixture design experience
General knowledge of welding, machining (mill, lathe, EDM, and CNC)
Open to other’s ideas and exhibits a willingness to try new things

Nice To Haves

Experience with Fanuc and Epson robots
Knowledge of various automation systems
Knowledge of vision systems (Cognex and Keyence), ultrasonic welding and leak testing
Experience in an ISO and/or FDA regulated medical device manufacturing environment, especially with plastic injection molded components
Electrical troubleshooting skills, use of volt/current meters with low voltage DC and 120/240/480 VAC
Knowledge of vibratory feeding systems
Understanding of PLC Ladder Logic for PLC debugging and programming, preferably with Allen Bradley PLCs
Able to use a computer to connect to PLCs HMIs and other programmable devices for monitoring and troubleshooting
Knowledge of Ethernet/IP protocol
Experience interfacing with suppliers to support process development and cost reduction for new products
Understanding statistics and proficiency using MiniTab
Six Sigma (green belt or black belt) experience
Knowledge of injection molding
Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within an ISO9001 facility

Responsibilities

Provide support to manufacturing and technical operations.
Maintain a strong focus on continuous improvement and productivity optimization.
Lead production optimization.
Develop advanced manufacturing processes.
Introduce new products (NPI) to ensure efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness.
Oversee planning, preparing and executing projects related to the machinery used for the manufacture and assembly of medical and inflation products.
Drive Lean, Kaizen, and automation initiatives to boost capacity, improve efficiency and reduce downtime.
Bridge R&D and production, leading product transfer, factory readiness, and design-for-manufacturability (DFM) reviews.
Draft and execute validations (IQ/SQ/OQ/PQ) for manufacturing processes, tools, and equipment.
Draft machine specifications for CapEx projects.
Manage CapEx projects from start to finish.
Write Engineering Change Orders.
Draft Standard Operating Procedures.
Troubleshoot and debug special cause problems on assembly equipment.
Perform root cause analysis, corrective actions, and maintain FDA/ISO compliance.
Provide technical support for CAPA investigations.
Provide guidance to junior engineers and technicians.
Interface with customers and suppliers effectively.
Effectively manage multiple projects concurrently.
Communicate clearly and professionally with internal and external suppliers and customers.
Work effectively as part of a team to achieve successful outcomes.
Pay close attention to detail in all aspects of the job.
Make decisions using available resources, sound judgment and reliable data.
Maintain confidentiality and discretion.
Identify and resolve problems in a timely manner.
Effectively teach, coach, and counsel associates by effectively communicating and providing follow-up.
Prioritize and plan work activities efficiently.
Adapt to changes in the work environment.
Manage competing demands and deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
Follow instructions, responds to direction, and solicits feedback to improve.
Act in such a way to instill trust from management, other associates, as well as customers.