Sr Manufacturing Engineer

Fresenius Medical Care • Ogden, UT

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About The Position

Supports the device manufacturing operations and interfaces with all functional groups. Effectively plans, selects and implements a variety of injection molding assembly technologies and methods for cost effective and efficient manufacturing of devices.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree required
• 2 – 5 years’ related experience; or an advanced degree without experience; or equivalent directly related work experience.
• Ability to apply analytical skills and scientific technical principles in problem solving and development.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills and the ability to work effectively as a team member.
• Experience with Lean manufacturing philosophies, tools, and methods.
• Able to work independently and complete projects on time and within budget.
• Self-motivated and directed.
• Capable of scheduling and prioritizing a variety of projects and requests for technical support.
• Progressively thinking outside the box is pivotal to this position.
• With proven ability to lead and motivate both a development team as well as users and operators.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Proficient with PCs and Microsoft Office applications.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred Manufacturing Molding Engineering experience in a medical device company.
• Preferred injection molding experience.
• Process parameter development, scientific/decoupled molding, mold design, RJG Master molder a plus.
• Preferred working knowledge of polymers (engineering and non) used for injection molding of medical components with processing and engineering experience in polymer molding and processing.
• Multi-discipline engineering experience in manufacturing, mechanical, computer engineering, etc.

Responsibilities

• Investigates root cause solutions for product release through nonconformance reports (NCR), corrective and preventative actions (CAPA), material containment and hold forms (MCH) and affected lot hold forms (ALH).
• Efficiently resolves raw material, process, equipment, and training issues on the production floor.
• Develops and implements corrective actions as required.
• Leads/participates in team exercises to investigate and implement proactive solutions within the injection molding department.
• Processes, develops tests, analyzes the data, and makes recommendations.
• Implementing lean manufacturing strategies to streamline processes and eliminate non-value added activities.
• Works with internal & external partners to develop potential product and process improvements.
• Works on problems of moderate scope where analysis of situation or data requires a review of a variety of factors.
• Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action.
• Builds productive working relationships.
• May provide technical injection molding expertise and guidance for mold design, validation, continuous improvement and troubleshooting to junior level staff, as directed by immediate supervisor.
• May refer to senior level staff for assistance with higher level problems that may arise.
• Escalates issues to supervisor/manager for resolution, as deemed necessary.
• Review and comply with the Code of Business Conduct and all applicable company policies and procedures, local, state and federal laws and regulations.
• Assist with various projects as assigned by direct supervisor.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Additional responsibilities may include focus on one or more departments or locations. See applicable addendum for department or location specific functions.

Benefits

• Fresenius Medical Care maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.
• Fresenius Medical Care is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, parental status, national origin, age, disability, military service, or other non-merit-based factors

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior