Role Overview

The purpose of this position is to develop processes to enable KARL STORZ to manufacture products with specific focus on new products and manual/semi-automated assembly techniques. This position will ensure the relevant infrastructure, equipment, tooling & fixturing is designed, implemented and qualified to help introduce new products and processes.

KeyResponsibilities

• Work with Global Research & Development (GRD), Project Engineering, Operations, Quality, Maintenance and other core functions to launch & support manufacturing processes at the advanced machining center.
• Design of tooling & fixturing, including qualification activities
• Support existing equipment/processes, including process troubleshooting and validation.
• Insourcing of new parts
• Equipment & infrastructure selection, including qualification activities (IQ/OQ/PQ)
• Product Line / Workcenter layout for machining processes
• Implement flow & quality improvements before, during and after serial production launch
• Implement cost reduction ideas
• Author Engineering Change Orders

Key Requirements

• BS Degree in a Technical / Engineering discipline.
• Engineering experience in medical device manufacturing
• Problem Solving such as SSGB/SSBB, A3, DMAIC, Kaizen, etc
• Equipment / Tooling / Fixturing identification, design & qualification.
• Capital Expense ROI assessments & proposals.
• Intermediate MS Office skills including data analytics with focus on process yield monitoring & improvement.
• Experience using Solidworks for technical drawings.

Desired Experience

• Ability to work with international teams, including willingness to travel internationally
• Machine monitoring & learning knowledge
• Knowledge of Quality Control & Inspection processes

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