KP Recruiting Group is a consulting firm that providesleadership and exceptional talent to some of the world’s leading companies.Headquartered in the Midwest, KP Recruiting Group has successfully completedcountless engagements in the United States, Europe and Latin America. Werepresent clients in all industries and all sizes. Our mission is to provideexceptional client and candidate experiences in order to get the best possibleresults. On behalf of our client, we are excited to present the following confidentialrole. We look forward to hearing from you and discussing the opportunity!

The Role:

The Senior Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for developing and implementing improved methods of manufacturing, procedures, and processes that result in improved efficiencies, yields, machine operations, and quality. The position provides technical support to the development and the implementation of new products, or new materials. This individual will perform both at a (multi-program) level and at the task level. This position handles multiple projects/programs while keeping to key deliverables. Has depth and breadth of experience, knowledge and skills in own job family. Integrates knowledge of business and functional priorities to address complex problems and non-standard situations. Acts as a key contributor in a complex environment, and works independently with minimal to no guidance. Shares expertise with others.

Other duties include but not limited to the following:

• Lead and coordinate the development of new processes for manual through automated assembly by collaborating with personnel from R&D, product design/development, quality, production, and assembly technology.
• Work closely with R&D engineers during product design phase to provide feedback and define how the product will be assembled and meet the desired product performance while meeting business objectives.
• Coordinate and carry out qualification and validation activities for new products, processes, changes and transfers as required.
• Participate on project teams as a Core Team Member or Leader representing R&D, process development, assembly, molding, packaging, and/or other engineering/technical/operations subject area. Projects may affect products manufactured in domestic or offshore plants.
• Coordinate and communicate assigned projects and their status with the appropriate personnel and departments.
• Install new equipment, tooling and fixtures to support new product development, existing manufacturing process changes, or replication. Responsible for documentation and training.
• Directs personnel in the troubleshooting and maintenance of cam driven mechanisms and pneumatic and hydraulic equipment used in the production process.
• Project Planning - Prepares and implements an improvement plan for areas of responsibility for major projects relating to: future machine and equipment needs (related to growth and replacement), preventive maintenance needs, new product support, general and manufacturing support, and general process related improvements. The plan or proposal is to include the proposed technical approach, estimated implementation costs, estimated resource needs, and a time schedule, (Pert or Gantt Chart).

• Documentation - Prepares process descriptions and manufacturing specifications as required. Thoroughly documents all equipment, machines, and tooling with accurate and clear detailed prints and maintenance instructions. Prepares or directs the preparation of, or approves, all engineering product and process specifications or changes to it. Is proficient in the ECO process and ensures regulatory compliance.
• Manufacturing Support - Provides technical guidance as needed to manufacturing and hourly technical personnel during the start-up of new or changed products and processes. Uses good decision making, problem solving and trouble-shooting techniques to minimize the potential or correct ongoing manufacturing issues.
• Equipment - Prepares a plan for procurement of capital equipment including obtaining of quotes, vendor investigation, budgeting, and scheduling. Prepares specifications, place orders, coordinate procurement, install equipment, debug and coordinate the start-up of a new or modified equipment from outside firms or as modified internally. Redesigns or oversees the redesign of existing equipment to incorporate improvements relating to safety, machine reliability, product quality, and/or cost reduction.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s of Science Degree in an engineering discipline from a recognized, accredited university with greater than 5 years of experience, or an Associates Degree in a related engineering discipline with greater than 8 years experience.
• Master’s degree in Engineering or MBA preferred.
• 5 years of work experience in a manufacturing environment. Preferably in the production of medical devices.
• Understanding of Lean Manufacturing initiatives with an emphasis in continuous improvement.
• Six Sigma certification (greenbelt or blackbelt) preferred.

Benefits

Ourclient offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

401kMatching

Family andIndividual Insurance Packages (Health, Life, Dental, and Vision)

Paid TimeOff & Paid Holidays

Long &Short-Term Disability

IdentityTheft Plans

Retirement& Pension Plans

EmployeeAssistance Program

EmployeeReferral Program

TuitionReimbursement Programs

Advancement& Professional Growth opportunities 

ParentalLeave

& More