What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manufacturing Engineer position at Fusion Life Sciences Technologies LLC?
Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer
Location: Warsaw, IN
Need a candidate who worked with Zimmer in the past
Role Summary:
Lead manufacturing engineering activities across multiple orthopedic implant and instrument value streams, providing technical leadership, operational support, and continuous improvement in a regulated manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities:
· Lead and mentor a team of 4 Manufacturing Engineers, providing technical guidance and daily support.
· Serve as Subject Matter Expert (SME) for injection molding and knee machining operations, supporting issue resolution and process stability.
· Support manufacturing operations across 7 value streams, including knee machining, hip cup additive manufacturing, polymer injection molding.
· Manage and resolve nonconformances related to machining, finishing, packaging, and cleanroom operations.
· Author and execute equipment and process validations (EQ, OQ, PQ) in compliance with quality and regulatory requirements.
· Support strategic initiatives focused on cost reduction, work-in-process (WIP) reduction, and operational efficiency.
· Drive backorder reduction and support resolution of production constraints.
· Lead and support issue evaluations to ensure timely root cause analysis and closure.
· Update and improve work instructions to enhance operator efficiency, engagement, and compliance.
· Identify and close EHS and operational improvement actions, including “Good Saves” and safety observations.
· Maintain and update master BOMs and routers within JD Edwards (JDE).
· Execute plant layout and floor space optimization initiatives to improve manufacturing efficiency.
Skills & Competencies Highlighted
· Manufacturing Engineering Leadership
· Orthopedic Implants & Surgical Instruments
· Injection Molding & Machining SME
· GMP / Regulated Manufacturing
· Validation (EQ/OQ/PQ)
· Nonconformance & Issue Management
· Continuous Improvement & Lean Manufacturing
· ERP (JDE), BOMs & Routings
· EHS & Operational Excellence