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Job Summary

Manufacturing Engineering - Assembly is responsible for sustaining and continuously improving released assembly and sub-assembly manufacturing processes for electromechanical products. This includes day-to-day process performance, change control, and operator training at each station, as well as receiving and supporting new processes from Process Engineering through a formal handoff. This job class has four experience levels: Manufacturing Engineer I, Manufacturing Engineer II, Senior Manufacturing Process Engineer, and Principal Manufacturing Process Engineer.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Monitor station-level performance (yield, scrap, rework, and cycle time) by sub-assembly and final assembly station
Triage and resolve day-to-day fit, fastening, and fixture issues on the floor; support operators with troubleshooting escalations
Maintain fixtures, torque tools, and gauges already in production
Drive root cause / corrective action on recurring fit, fastening, or rework issues
Lead improvement projects such as line balancing, station cycle time reduction, kitting efficiency, and fixture upgrades
Update work instructions, control plans, and PFMEAs as the build process evolves
Own engineering change requests on released assembly/sub-assembly processes; assess the impact of part, hardware, or sequence changes on downstream stations
Update documentation and retrain operators as needed; coordinate re-qualification when changes affect form, fit, or function
Train and certify operators per station; maintain visual aids and work instructions at each workstation
Participate in daily production/tier meetings
Participate in the joint handoff walkthrough with Process Engineering to confirm clean process handoff from NPD to Production
Follow and comply with all safety and work rules and regulations
Own sustaining performance (yield, scrap, rework, and cycle time) for an assigned set of assembly/sub-assembly stations or a full production line
Independently troubleshoot and resolve moderate-to-complex fit, fastening, and fixture issues; escalate only high-risk or novel issues
Lead root cause / CAPA investigations for recurring or higher-severity issues spanning multiple stations
Lead continuous improvement projects with measurable results
Own engineering change requests of moderate complexity; assess multi-station impact and coordinate re-qualification of affected joins
Maintain and improve control plans and PFMEAs for assigned stations as processes evolve
Serve as the primary Manufacturing Engineering point of contact during handoff reviews for assigned product lines
Support internal and customer audits as a station/line-level subject matter expert
Mentor Manufacturing Engineer I team members and oversee operator training and certification for assigned lines
Serve as technical lead for sustaining activities on assigned production lines; apply and help develop engineering standards for fixtures, torque/fastening control, work instructions, PFMEAs, and control plan
Set yield, scrap, rework, and cycle time improvement targets and lead projects to meet them, including automation and error-proofing opportunities
Lead root cause / corrective action (CAPA) on complex or recurring issues from pilot builds through production
Own and continuously improve the NPD-to-Production handoff process, including handoff package requirements, joint walkthroughs, and the post-handoff support window
Lead process validation (IQ/OQ/PQ or equivalent) for new and changed processes
Author and approve work instructions, DHR documents, PFMEAs, and process validations
Present corrective actions and improvement results to customers and internal leadership
Support customer and regulatory audits as the process subject-matter expert
Prioritize and coordinate engineering workload across production lines with the Process Engineering Manager
Review work and documentation completed by Manufacturing Engineer I and II team members
Mentor Manufacturing Engineer I and II and Process Engineer team members

An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. The above list reflects the general details necessary to describe the principle and essential functions of the position and shall not be construed as the only duties that may be assigned for the position.

Experience and Knowledge

7 to 15 years of manufacturing or process engineering experience in mechanical/electromechanical assembly, including at least 3 years launching new assembly processes
Led new process introductions from quote through first article, validation, and release to production
Designed or specified assembly fixtures and tooling, and set torque/fastening, adhesive/sealant, and press-fit parameters for production
Authored and maintained PFMEAs, control plans, and work instructions, including engineering change control and re-qualification on released processes
Led root cause and corrective action investigations (8D, 5 Why, fishbone) that delivered measurable gains in yield, scrap, or cycle time
Completed process validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) and FAI in an ISO 13485, ISO 9001, or similarly regulated environment
Mentored engineers and trained or certified production operators
Proficient in SolidWorks or equivalent CAD
Lean or Six Sigma certification (Green Belt or higher) and medical device assembly experience preferred

Note: Years of Experience is a guideline. Promotion depends primarily on demonstrated performance, knowledge, and capability.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, or Biomedical Engineering, or a related technical field
Degree requirement may be waived with sufficient engineering-related work experience

Physical and Mental Demands

Frequent standing and walking on the production floor
Occasional bending, reaching, and light lifting (up to 40 lbs., if applicable)
Visual acuity to observe assembly operations and inspect work, with color perception required
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills under production time pressure
Ability to manage multiple stations, projects, and priorities simultaneously
High attention to detail with strong organizational skills
Effective communication with operators, quality, process engineering, and less experienced engineers
Ability to receive and provide instructions in a positive manner

The mental and physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.

Work Environment

Primarily on the production floor supporting active assembly lines
Noise level is moderate to loud, and not all areas are climate controlled

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an individual encounters while performing the essential functions of this position.

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