Manufacturing Engineer

Bachelor degree in Mechanical Engineering.
Minimum of 3 years of work experience in a manufacturing environment. Preferably in the high-speed production of medical devices.
Experience in the following areas: synchronous and asynchronous assembly platforms, cam-operated equipment, pneumatics, servo controlled assembly and AutoCAD.
Understanding of Lean Manufacturing initiatives with an emphasis in continuous improvement.
Six Sigma certification (greenbelt or blackbelt) preferred.

Responsible for the design and implementation of machine improvements and capital equipment project management activities.
Directs personnel in the troubleshooting and maintenance of cam driven mechanisms and pneumatic and hydraulic equipment used in the production process.
Supports the plant manufacturing effort, with proven ability to identify problems and pursue plans toward their resolution.
Has knowledge of proper Engineering practices and vendor relationships.
Responsible for coordinating activities between equipment vendors, Division R & D and plant functional departments on his/her assignments.
Ability to handle projects of a small to moderate scope.
Completes or supervises the completion of necessary designs, drawings, calculations and specifications on associated equipment.
Establishes which elements comprising a job are suitable for in-house fabrication or revision and which items would be best contracted.
Responsible for the recommendation of capital equipment or process modifications, their physical installation, debugging and associated training of production personnel.
Accountable for spending (capital or expense) within approved limits on programs.
Directs the efforts of support personnel such as machinists and technicians, etc. in the modification, adjustment, removal and installation of new or existing equipment as required.