Staff Manufacturing Engineer (Onsite)

Insulet Corporation•Acton, MA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Staff Manufacturing Engineer is a critical member of the plant engineering and operation teams. The Staff Manufacturing Engineer serves as one of the leaders of the technical community, working effectively and collaboratively with all technical disciplines and functions, both internally and externally. This role is responsible for standardizing the manufacturing process, anticipating bottlenecks to capacity, optimizing maintenance, and general continuous improvement of the site. The successful candidate will have strong structured problem-solving skills, understand the complex component and machine interactions and be comfortable working hands-on with automation machinery. The Acton site is a global business HQ and product development site with all commercial, business functions and manufacturing co-located with all technical disciplines. This offers a broad range of career and experience building opportunities.

Requirements

Bachelor of science in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
8+ years of experience working directly on automated manufacturing equipment.
Decision Making – has a systematic and methodical approach to making decisions, seeks out and explores relevant information, thinks creatively beyond the immediate problem, assimilates facts quickly, challenges assumptions, and considers business implications of potential solutions.
Communication Skills – Conveys information effectively, actively listens, resolves conflict constructively.
Work Organization – Takes a structured, economical approach to resources including time, people, money, and equipment.
Initiative – Makes decisions and takes actions appropriately. Willing to take risks as circumstances require.
Planning Skills – Sets goals and priorities, thinks ahead, and identifies activities and resources needed to achieve goals.
Perseverance – Achieves objectives by overcoming difficulties through tenacity and resilience.

Nice To Haves

Hands-on experience in setup and operation of automated production equipment
Advanced proficiency in MS Office (MS Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook) and data analytics tools
Demonstrated success using problem solving methodologies such as A3, PDCA, DMAIC, etc.
Ability to read and understand technical drawings, schematics, and manuals.
Hands-on technical ability with assembly methodologies including locational methods, assembly setup, pneumatic actuators, servo motors, limit switches, sensors, robotics, etc.
Proficiency using Solid Works, AutoCAD, Microsoft Suite: Word, Excel, etc.
Technical knowledge of cam driven linkages, discrete component assembly, and automation
Familiarity working within cGMP guidelines and ISO 13485/21FDA820 regulations.
Experience working in a regulated industry.
Have strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and rigorous process discipline
Thirst for knowledge and intense curiosity.

Responsibilities

Accountable to driving maintenance process improvements in support of Insulet’s primary manufacturing objectives: Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost
Autonomously interprets data to drive plant decision making and prioritization of reliability efforts.
Plan, execute, and manage efficiency improvement projects.
Develop and implement process controls to stabilize and sustain equipment reliability.
Develop and deliver training to build the capability of the plant engineering and maintenance teams as part of continuous improvement efforts.
Maintain direct hands-on interaction with the manufacturing equipment including station set-up and troubleshooting using hand tools, measurement tools, machine documents, specialty gages, and high-speed filming equipment.
Provide input and support for technology transfer and equipment design reviews.
Perform other duties as required.