Overview

The Manufacturing Engineer III is responsible for developing, designing, and programming laser processing applications to meet customer requirements. This role requires a strong technical understanding of laser equipment and manufacturing processes, as well as the practical application of sound engineering principles and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Identify and initiate proposals for new technologies within the laser department to advance company goals
• Maintain, repair and upgrade laser systems as necessary
• Design robust, cost-effective laser processes and oversee validation activities of current or new Nitinol products
• Troubleshoot problems and define preventative and corrective actions
• Establish costs for new laser processed products and evaluate how changes affect costs
• Perform and coordinate project & manufacturing support assignments
• Scope, troubleshoot issues, and develop solutions to increasingly complex problems
• Supports multiple initiatives concurrently; appropriately prioritizes and leverages team to deliver results
• Contribute to projects with proficiency across most technical dimensions within the functional area; may support cross-business unit/ global initiatives
• Lead and coordinate development, qualification and improvement activities for new and existing manufacturing processes, equipment and test methods
• Plan and complete requisite supporting documentation, ensuring compliance with industry standards and Quality System requirements
• Lead moderately complex projects and initiatives, serving as business unit resource, providing insight for area of technical specialization
• Assure safety and regulatory compliance by consistently reporting failures / issues to manager and partnering in write up of safety concerns

Required Qualifications

Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or related field, plus five (5) years of experience in job offered or related field of continuous improvement and laser manufacturing, or in the alternative, a Master's degree in Industrial Engineering or related field plus three (3) years of experience in job offered or related field of continuous improvement and laser manufacturing.

 

Special Skills or Other Requirements:

If qualifying by Bachelor's degree, must have:

• 5 years of experience using engineering tools, processes, methodologies, and systems within business unit specific areas such as laser application development and sustaining manufacturing, including demonstrated experience in lean and six sigma concepts and tool application;
• 5 years of experience with QSR or ISO 13485;
• 5 years of experience in application of Lean/CI Principles, Systems and common tools, including Line Balancing, Equipment Capacity modeling, 5S, 8 forms of waste, Value Stream Maps, Kaizen, WIP optimization, manufacturing cell-line facility layout design & optimization, and data analysis.

 

If qualifying by Master's degree, must have:

• 3 years of experience using engineering tools, processes, methodologies, and systems within business unit specific areas such as laser application development and sustaining manufacturing, including demonstrated experience in lean and six sigma concepts and tool application;
• 3 years of experience with QSR or ISO 13485;
• 3 years of experience in application of Lean/CI Principles, Systems and common tools, including Line Balancing, Equipment Capacity modeling, 5S, 8 forms of waste, Value Stream Maps, Kaizen, WIP optimization, manufacturing cell-line facility layout design & optimization, and data analysis.

Physical Demands

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times.
• Must have excellent hand-eye coordination.
• Ability to differentiate between colored wires, tabs, and electronic components.
• Must wear gown, gloves, and ear protection if applicable.

Compensation

The compensation for this role is competitive and will be based on experience and qualifications. The anticipated range is $70,304 - $102,000.