Job DescriptionPrimary Function of the PositionThe successful candidate:
- Contributes to the successful support and advancement of high-volume manufacturing for stapler products.
- Keeps the line running; trouble-shooting equipment and fixture errors, test failures, and general assembly problems.
- Leads efforts that improve quality, reliability, manufacturability, capacity, and/or cost.
- Make careful, sound decisions when faced with pressures typical of a high-energy, team-oriented manufacturing environment.
Essential Job Duties Specific responsibilities for this Manufacturing Engineer position include:
- Daily support for the Manufacturing Line.
- Provide technical support and failure analysis, for discrepant production components and assemblies.
- Manage the assembly's material configuration (BOM) and manufacturing process (Traveler).
- Develop, maintain, and improve manufacturing processes using pFMEA as a guide.
- Design, build, document and/or specify manufacturing assembly fixtures.
- Establish and perform IQ/OQ/PQ/PPQ as necessary.
- Support Design Verification and Validation (V&V) activities.
- Contribute to iterative component designs and manufacturing processes for reliability improvements and cost reductions.
- Assist supplier quality engineers with material procurement issues.
- Support quality system compliance including, discrepant material dispositions, ECO implementation, and nonconforming evaluations.
QualificationsRequired Skills and Experience - Experience in mid/high volume manufacturing of complex mechanisms including SPC knowledge.
- High mechanical aptitude.
- Experience in DFM assessment and BOM development.
- Use of Agile or similar lifecycle management system tool.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Experienced in ISO 13485 medical device manufacturing environment.
- CAD experience a plus (SolidWorks)
- Sterilized medical device experience a plus.
Required Education and Training - BS degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Mechatronic Engineering discipline or equivalent work experience.
Additional InformationDue to the nature of our business and the role, please note that Intuitive and/or your customer(s) may require that you show current proof of vaccination against certain diseases including COVID-19. Details can vary by role.
This position may be filled at a different job level than listed here depending on
business need and/or on the selected candidate's experience, knowledge and skills.
Compensation will be based primarily on the job level at which the role is filled and the
candidate's qualifications, consistent with applicable law.
We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, benefits, and equity. It would not be typical for someone to be hired at the top end of range for the role, as actual pay will be determined based on several factors, including experience, skills, and qualifications. The target compensation ranges are listed.
