Materials Engineer
Core
Supports the introduction of new or changed materials/components to a high-volume automation manufacturing line for diabetes care products.
Role type
Materials Engineer (Manufacturing)
Builds
FreeStyle blood glucose test strips and FreeStyle Sensors
Domain
Healthcare / Medical Devices / Manufacturing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
root cause analysis, Design of Experiments (DOE), empirical and experimental analysis, LEAN methodologies, Six-Sigma, data analysis, problem-solving
Preferred skills
GxP experience, high-volume automation line experience, mentoring junior associates
Technologies
6M, Ishikawa, DMAIC
Responsibilities
Identify root cause of component-related manufacturing issues, Develop and analyze Design of Experiments (DOEs), Support Validation activities related to material changes, Monitor performance of parts and drive performance actions, Evaluate proposed changes and alternative components/designs, Provide technical support to other engineers and mentor junior associates
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC