Sr Manufacturing Engineer
Medtronic
- Memphis, TN
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Manage technical aspects of product and process transfer to manufacturing partners.
- Provide technical support and guidance to Manufacturer for engineering issues.
- Actively pursue and identify cost saving opportunities
- Lead and assist cost saving activities to fully vet potential candidates and aid in the completion of a Proforma to support project feasibility
- Facilitate the timely completion of all projects and cost saving activities to meet or exceed plan
- Conduct, coordinate and aid in formal Process Validations/Qualifications including protocol development and execution.
- Collaborate on MSA activities to meet design requirements and business needs.
- Ensure manufacturing processes have adequately demonstrated specified process capabilities through being the Champion for PFMEA, Design for Manufacturability, Demand Flow Technology, and Design for Six Sigma.
- Work as a liaison with the Manufacturer to ensure design for manufacturing elements are incorporated to improve yield and reduce costs.
- Provide guidance to Manufacturer as it relates to the design and assist in the evaluation of new and existing fixtures and equipment, test methods, specifications, layouts, and standards supporting a Lean manufacturing environment.
- Approve and manage design and process changes for adherence to Medtronic requirements.
- Candidate must have the ability to work independently and be able to communicate effectively with team members.
- Ability to meet at off hours to support Manufacturers located across the globe with global time zone differences.
- Ensures adherence to product specifications, industry standards, and quality and regulatory procedures and requirements. Ensure personal understanding of all quality policy/system items that are personally applicable. Follow all work/quality procedures to ensure quality system compliance and high-quality work.
- Assist with selection and qualification of new materials and suppliers.
- All other duties as assigned.
- Travel requirement: Less than 10%.
- Bachelors degree in Engineering or related Tech field required
- Minimum of 4 years of relevant experience, or advanced degree with a minimum of 2 years relevant experience
- Experience with and effective application of Design for inspectability Validation Protocol and Report creation, SPC, Process Control Plans, MSA, GR&R, Gauging applications, Gauge design, and Gauge construction, Sampling methodologies, Data Analysis, VAVE, and IQ/OQ/PQ.
- Experience with and understanding of Machining, Molding, Grinding, Forming, Assembly, Welding, Finishing, Cleaning, Passivating, Anodizing, Shot Peening, Mass Media Operations, Coatings, EDM, Casting, Forging, Polishing.
- Average knowledge with Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing.
- Average knowledge with Design Verification and Validation activities.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Effective interaction with personnel at diverse positions within and outside of the organization.
- Value other’s ideas and experience working in a team environment.
- Able to work well with a diverse group of people both within the organization as well as with people outside the company.
- Project Management experience or training. Work well under pressure, organized and able to attain results on several projects simultaneously.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and experience applying these skills to resolve technical problems in a manufacturing environment employing tools such as DMAIC thinking and Root Cause Analysis.
- Well-informed and current on manufacturing methods and equipment.
- A thorough understanding of the product development process and its needs.
- Results oriented and self-starter.
- Posting Date: May 14, 2024
- Travel: Yes,
- Salary Min: 97,600
- Salary Max: 146,400