Primary Function of Position Join a team of Manufacturing Engineers pushing the frontiers of minimally invasive robotically assisted surgery by advancing production processes for Endoscope Instruments and (/or) Endoscope Controllers. Refine the process architecture for optimal reliability, quality, and cost. This Manufacturing Engineering role is responsible for developing lean manufacturing processes and the associated documentation.
Essential Job Duties - Contribute to a collaborative team, which is focused on continuous improvement
- Employ Design for Manufacturing/Assembly (DFx) to develop optimal product architecture in terms of reliability, quality, and cost.
- Specify, design, document, and procure the equipment necessary to perform each process step.
- Plan, budget, and provide the production equipment necessary to meet manufacturing capacity requirements.
- Define lean manufacturing process flows to maximize production efficiency.
- Author process FMEA's to identify and address potential manufacturing defects and minimize risks to patient safety.
- Validate manufacturing equipment and processes to ensure efficacy and compliance with applicable requirements.
- Maintain and improve production quality, yield, cost, and capacity.
- Maintain compliance with medical device quality system including corrective action closure, discrepant material disposition, and Engineering Change Order (ECO) implementation.
- Provide technical support for failure analysis and root cause investigation of product failures.
QualificationsRequired Skills and Experience- Excellent organizational skills; able to manage multiple fast-paced assignments simultaneously
- Ability to communicate effectively and professionally across a range of technical disciplines with a broad slate of stakeholders, including management, peers, customers, and suppliers
Required Education and Training - B.S. degree in engineering discipline
Preferred Skills and Experience - 2 years of experience in NPI, manufacturing, or design engineering is preferred
- Engineering experience manufacturing, testing, and calibrating complex electro-mechanical products is preferred
- Knowledge of a wide range of manufacturing processes, such as machining, injection molding, MIM, crimping, welding, testing of optical devices, and fiber routing is preferred
- Strong quantitative process development skills in areas such as (p)FMEA, tolerance analysis, DoE, SPC, GR&R, and CpK is preferred
- Experience with Mechanical CAD (Solidworks) and PLM (Agile) software is preferred
- Prior experience with the Design Control processes for medical devices is preferred
- Experience in an ISO 13485, ISO 9001, or medical device manufacturing environment is preferred
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.
