Bachelor's degree in Plastics, Chemical, Mechanical, or Biomedical (preferred)
8+ years of experience in process development/improvement and manufacturing
Basic understanding of extrusion tooling and processes (preferred)
Good working knowledge of manufacturing methods
Experience with lean six-sigma manufacturing (preferred)
Proficient in Solidworks or comparable CAD software (preferred)
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Responsibilities
Lead and mentor technicians and junior engineers
Identify and implement changes to reduce variation and improve productivity
Provide cross-functional support to R&D, manufacturing, and customer service
Use six sigma principles to develop monitoring tools for cost reduction
Manage projects in a matrix organization as a team leader
Conduct validations and assist in executing validation protocols
Drive capability improvements in manufacturing areas
Benefits
Comprehensive hiring process
No unsolicited resumes from agency recruiters or third-party firms
No unsolicited job offers
No upfront fees or equipment purchases required
Full Job Description
Expected Travel: Up to 10%
Requisition ID: 14683
Position Summary
The Sr. Manufacturing Engineer is a leader in the design, development, and improvement of manufacturing processes and equipment in a medical device manufacturing environment. This is a hands-on position which will provide key technical support to the Jaffrey site. This person will have a leadership role in engineering functions such as specifying and validating new equipment and materials, troubleshooting processes, managing projects, and identifying and implementing process/product improvements. This person will also mentor others in engineering and throughout the organization. The engineer will work within a cross-functional value stream team to monitor and improve yields, resolve issues, resolve customer complaints and to review potential new business.
Principal Responsibilities • Lead and mentor technicians and jr. engineers. • Identify opportunities and implement changes to reduce variation and improve scrap rates and productivity. Drive improvements and lead engineers and technicians in these improvements projects. • Provide support to R&D, manufacturing, marketing, customer service, and interface with customers and suppliers • Using six sigma principles, identify key process parameters and develop monitoring tools to enable cost reduction efforts • Manage projects in a matrix organization as a team leader, whose duty encompasses the full scope of the project. Lead and mentor engineers and technicians in these projects. • Conduct validations independently and assist technicians and engineers in executing validation protocols. • Drive capability improvements in manufacturing areas • • Assist with the design of gauges, fixtures, tooling and methods • Conduct design and process FEMA's • Implement cost reduction or cost avoidance by working closely with the Value Stream Team • View a wide range Ingenyx business activities to prioritize engineering project work. • Makes sound decisions based on data and the long-term profitability of Ingenyx. • Strong project management skills and is able to balance multiple projects simultaneously.
Education / Experience Requirements • Bachelor's in Plastics, Chemical, Mechanical, or Biomedical (preferred). Experience may be considered in lieu of a degree. • 8+ years of experience of process development/improvement and manufacturing.
Specialized Skills / Other Requirements • Basic understanding of extrusion tooling and processes (preferred). • Good working knowledge of manufacturing methods. • Experience with lean six-sigma manufacturing (preferred). • Proficient in Solidworks and/or comparable CAD software (preferred). • Excellent oral and written communication skills • Ability to prioritize and work independently • Ability to work in a team environment.
At Ingenyx, we follow a comprehensive hiring process. We do not accept unsolicited resumes from agency recruiters or 3rd party firms. We do not make unsolicited job offers. We do not ask for money or require equipment purchase up-front.
About Teleflex
Teleflex Incorporated is a global provider of medical technologies designed to improve the health and quality of people?s lives. We apply purpose driven innovation ? a relentless pursuit of identifying unmet clinical needs ? to benefit patients and healthcare providers. Our portfolio is diverse, with solutions in the fields of vascular and interventional access, surgical, anesthesia, cardiac care, urology, emergency medicine and respiratory care. Teleflex employees worldwide are united in the understanding that what we do every day makes a difference. For more information, please visit teleflex.com.
