Manufacturing Engineer Sr - Nitinol Products
Cretex Medical is a leading contract manufacturer of precision components and assemblies for the medical device industry. Our customers view us as a trusted partner in the areas of injection molding, laser processing, metal stamping and device assembly.
Overview
The Senior Manufacturing Engineer will be responsible for leading the development and deployment of manufacturing processes of Nitinol based products and implementation of improvements including cost, manufacturability, and quality goals.
Responsibilities
- Initiate and complete technical activities for new or improved Nitinol processes or design for manufacturability for current and next generation programs
- Hands on position to design, develop, and validate Nitinol based manufacturing processes
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings; ability to design tooling and fixtures in 3D CAD Software
- Coordinate fabrication and implementation of process fixturing or gauging
- Interface with quality and manufacturing to integrate new products or processes into production to meet strategic goals and objectives of the company
- Create, maintain and approve device routers, manufacturing procedures, and bill of materials
- Monitor performance of equipment, machines, and tools and corrects equipment problems or process parameters that produce non-conforming products, low yields, or product quality issues
- Resolve non-conformances and participates on Material Review Board
- Analyze and map processes, assesses efficiency, and implements complex project activities
- Mentor Engineer I and II and Technicians
- Support and comply with the company Quality System, ISO, and medical device requirements
- Read, understand, and follow work instructions and standard work
- Partner with other business segments : sales / marketing, customer service, engineering, quality, and finance
- Understand customer needs and the core business markets we serve
Qualifications
Bachelors Degree in Mechanical, Biomedical, or Material Science Engineering7 years of engineering experience in a manufacturing settingPrefer 1+ years of engineering experience in a Nitinol manufacturing setting; including state of the art manufacturing technology / concepts and cost reductionsFundamental understanding of the properties and behaviors of Nitinol; understanding of Nitinol related processes with emphasis on Shape SettingExperience with 3D CAD Software (i.e. Solidworks)Team dynamic skills (communication, accountability, decision-making, feedback, meeting management, managing conflict)DOE, SPC, FMEA, GDP, QSR, GD&T, ANOVAExperience with statistical softwares (i.e. Minitab, Excel SPC, etc.)Project management experienceExcellent communication and influencing skillsHigh level of energy, personal accountability, and integrityHighly detail oriented; checks own work, keeps accurate records, organizes data effectivelyAbility to tolerate ambiguity, multiple priorities, and short deadlinesMicrosoft Office proficiency (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher)Experience in an ISO13485 / GMP environmentAbility to work in a fast-paced team environment, prioritize work and multitaskCretex Medical values performance and pays competitive wages along with a rich benefit package. We offer a positive work environment with a focus on continuous improvement.
Applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, veteran status, marital status, family status, status with regard to public assistance, or any other protected status as required by law.
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