Senior Mechanical Engineer

Pay Range: $48hr - $52hr

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• Identify and ensure implementation of opportunities to optimize/improve manufacturing processes including using engineering methods (e.g., SIX Sigma and LEAN methods) employing technical design skills to re-design/design to ensure parts, equipment, tools, fixtures, etc. are up to standards
  
• Use technical principles, problem solving skills, and data analysis to support and problem-solve for production at contract manufacturer.
  
• Work and lead initiatives to support manufacturing projects and goals (material qualification, supplier/label/part/product changes, product enhancements, equipment qualifications, tolerance stack analysis through technical advancements, problem solving skills, and process excellence methodologies.
  
• Support key project initiatives (supplier transfers, part changes, system enhancements, line extensions, cost reductions, labor efficiency improvements, and quality and compliance excellence).
  
• Manage change control for ongoing manufacturing changes, including CAD updates, change requests, process changes, Device Master Record, product specifications, test processes, and product service processes.
  
• Review all incoming PCNs and assess any changes (material, mechanical, electrical, datasheet, etc.)
  
• Route PCNs with relevant changes to designated product owners.
  
• Maintain a tracking system for PCNs reviewed, routed, and approved. Collaborate with the team to refine triage criteria and improve efficiency.
  
• Deploy, review, and act upon meaningful metrics to measure, control, define, refine, and optimize processes and for process control and continuous improvement.
  
• Develop complex experiments and tests (including writing and executing protocols) to qualify and validate manufacturing processes; analyze results, make recommendations, and develop reports.
  
• Analyze and resolve complex Manufacturing and Compliance issues (e.g., CAPA, non-conformances, audit observations).
  
• Develop training and documentation materials (e.g., work instructions) for production to enable the seamless knowledge transfer of project and manufacturing processes.
  
• Lead and establish project plans to ensure deliverables are completed to customer’s expectations, using project management tools (e.g., Project Plan, Risk Analysis, etc.)
  
• Other incidental duties assigned by Leadership.
  

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• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Scientific field with, 5 years’ experience including either industry or industry/education Required or Master's Degree or equivalent in Engineering or Scientific field with, 4 years’ experience including either industry or industry/education Required or
  
• Ph.D. or equivalent in Engineering or Scientific field with industry experience or industry/education Required.
  

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• Proven expertise in usage of MS Office Suite including MS Project.
  
• Proven expertise/knowledge using Windchill PLM. Teamcenter also preferred.
  
• Ability to use Mechanical CAD tools (SolidWorks, CREO, ProE).
  
• Strong documentation, communication (e.g., written and verbal) and interpersonal relationship skills including consultative and relationship management skills.
  
• Basic understanding of statistical techniques.
  
• Previous experience working with lab/industrial equipment (if applicable).
  
• Substantial understanding and knowledge of principles, theories, and concepts. relevant to Engineering and best practices.
  
• Strong problem-solving, organizational, analytical and critical thinking skills.
  
• Substantial understanding of processes and equipment used in assigned work.
  
• Good leadership skills and ability to influence change.