Associate Manufacturing Engineer
Core
Develop, implement, and maintain manufacturing methods, operation sequences, and processes for parts, components, sub-assemblies, and final assemblies of spinal implants.
Role type
Associate Manufacturing Engineer
Builds
Spinal implants from raw material to final cleaning and shipment
Domain
Medical device manufacturing (Musculoskeletal/Spine)
Required skills
Print Reading, GD&T, Statistical Process Control, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Gage/fixture design, pFMEA, control plan development, process flow design, work instructions, inspection plans, machine/equipment efficiency optimization, root cause analysis, corrective and preventative actions
Preferred skills
21 CFR 820, ISO 13485 regulated environment experience
Technologies
CNC programming, machine operation, fixturing, gauging
Responsibilities
Support and lead projects of limited scope for existing families of production; Coordinate cross-functional teams to execute and document the manufacturing launch of new/legacy products; Develops and completes manufacturing documentation; Manages machine/equipment efficiency thru cycle time reduction, waste elimination, tooling improvements, and changeover reductions; Performs product/process analysis and troubleshooting for cost reduction, quality improvement, and improved efficiency; Designs, develops, tests, sources, and cost-justify various tools, machinery, and equipment for recommended manufacturing methods; Participates in non-conforming material review process by supporting containment and review activities, root cause analysis, driving production disposition, and implementing corrective and preventative actions
Seniority
Entry-level (Bachelor's degree, no previous professional experience)