Sr NPI Manufacturing Engineer

Intuitive • Sunnyvale, CA

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About The Position

Primary Function of Position We are seeking a collaborative and technically strong Manufacturing Process Engineer to support next-generation vision and illumination systems for advanced bronchoscopic instruments. In this role, you will lead the development, validation, and continuous improvement of manufacturing processes for complex electro-optical assemblies. You will partner closely with Design Engineering, Optical Engineering, Quality, and Supplier teams to ensure robust, scalable processes that deliver exceptional product performance and patient safety.

Requirements

• 5+ years in manufacturing engineering, preferably in electro-optical, medical device, imaging, or high-reliability electronics environments
• Experience working with electro-optical and electronic assemblies.
• Working knowledge of Six Sigma tools, Cpk, DOE, statistical process control
• Root cause analysis experience (8D, Fishbone, DMAIC)
• Familiarity with ALM/PLM systems for ECO and risk management
• Basic coding proficiency in Python for data analysis or automation
• Strong communication skills across technical and non-technical teams
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced NPI environment
• Willingness to travel occasionally to suppliers or manufacturing sites
• BS in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or related field

Nice To Haves

• Experience in medical device manufacturing (ISO 13485)
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 and regulated product development environments
• Hands-on experience with electro-optical and electronic assemblies
• Experience with Agile and SAP systems or equivalent
• Demonstrated success in experimental design and structured problem solving

Responsibilities

• Develop, release, and validate scalable manufacturing processes for advanced electro‑optical and electronic assemblies.
• Support integration and alignment of compact imaging and illumination components.
• Define robust assembly and inspection methods for precision electronic, optical, and fiber‑based subassemblies.
• Ensure high‑quality build and test practices across a range of multi‑disciplinary technologies.
• Perform statistical analysis including Cpk, process capability analysis, DOE, ANOVA, regression analysis
• Monitor yield trends and implement corrective actions to improve manufacturability and reliability.
• Create and maintain pFMEAs and mitigate identified risks.
• Utilize basic Python scripting to: Analyze process and test data Automate test data parsing and reporting Support statistical evaluation and visualization
• Collaborate with automation, equipment, and test engineering to improve automated test coverage and data traceability.
• Partner with: Optical and Electrical Design Engineers on DFM/DFX reviews Clinical and Human Factors teams to understand imaging performance needs Supplier Engineering on PCB and electro-optical components
• Support early NPI ramp to launch
• Provide hands-on support to the production line during issue resolution and scale-up.
• Lead root cause investigations involving vision and illumination.
• Implement yield and cycle time improvements in electro-optical assembly processes.
• Develop and revise detailed manufacturing process instructions for processes.
• Train technicians and manufacturing staff in new processes and quality standards.

What This Job Offers

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