Staff Manufacturing Engineer

AtriCure•Mason, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Staff level Manufacturing Engineer is a highly experienced manufacturing/process engineer, responsible for developing, validating and maintaining capable and stable manufacturing processes to meet product quality standards/requirements. The role is responsible for defining the manufacturing processes required to bring new products to market, both internally at AtriCure, and externally at key suppliers, as well as defining and implementing improvements to existing manufacturing processes. A Staff Manufacturing Engineer may lead project teams and will contribute to the coaching and development of less senior engineers.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Eng., Biomedical Engineering or Mechanical Eng. or equivalent is required
10+ years of related experience:
Experience in development of new manufacturing processes and the tooling/equipment required to implement the processes
Knowledge base in Lean Processes and Continuous Improvement
Experience in Design for Manufacturability
Experience with medical device design and manufacture
Previous class II or class III Medical Device manufacturing experience
Possess a strong knowledge of manufacturing processes and capabilities.
Provide guidance in process and supplier selection when necessary.
Self-motivated with strong time management skills
Ability to translate broad strategies into specific objectives and action plans
Experience in technical report writing and verbal and oral communication skills
Must be able to read blue prints and interpret technical specifications and illustrations
Comfortable driving multiple initiatives at a rapid pace
Creative thinker with exceptional process, analytical, management and relationship skills
Problem solving/trouble shooting experience

Nice To Haves

Responsibilities

Ensures continuous improvement in process, cost, quality and production
Responsible for coaching/mentoring members of the Manufacturing/Process Engineering Teams
Supports and drives a DFM focused culture within the PD teams and the operations organization
Supports and drives a continuous improvement culture within the PD teams and the operations organization
Represents manufacturing on cross functional projects, both internal and external.
Defines high level manufacturing system/flow requirements and selects appropriate manufacturing processes to achieve required tolerances, production capacities, and cost targets.
Collaboration with product design engineers to identify and implement Design for Manufacture/Design for Assembly improvements.
Has knowledge of tolerance capabilities of processes such as machining, molding, casting, stamping, forming, grinding, etc.
Understands GD&T and how to properly apply it to yield the desired fits between joining parts
Applies lean manufacturing (Toyota production system) principles to the design of manufacturing processes, facilities layouts and business processes associated with manufacturing.
Participates in development of product requirements and leads manufacturing risk management activities (Process FMEA, Validation Master Plan, Inspection and Test methods)
Selection of suppliers for parts and equipment.
Coordination of prototype and pre-production builds.
Specifies, designs and manages procurement of equipment, fixtures and tooling.
Applies project management best practices to manufacturing engineering projects including development of work breakdown structures, identification of required resources, budgeting and management of required expenses, and daily task and resource management to achieve expected project outcomes.
Regular and predictable work performance
Ability to work under fast-paced conditions
Ability to make decisions and use good judgment
Ability to prioritize various duties and multitask as required
Ability to successfully work with others
Additional duties as assigned