What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr Equipment Design Engineer position at Mentis Systems?
Title : Sr Equipment Design Engineer
Duration: 12 months
Location: Columbus, NE 68601
On site
JOB DESCRIPTION
Essential Job Functions:
• Design assembly and packaging equipment and create user requirements specifications (URS) that meet manufacturing standards
• Develop and implement process designs for new equipment
• Lead supplier relationships and external design teams for capital projects
• Create/obtain detailed 3D models/2D drawings using CAD software
• Optimize equipment designs for cost efficiency, changeover time, maintainability and manufacturability
• Perform engineering analyses to validate and optimize designs
• Lead medical manufacturing process technology initiatives across all sites and products
• Manage equipment development projects from requirements through implementation and site acceptance testing (SAT)
• Select vendors, manage procurement, and ensure successful equipment integration
• Provide equipment and engineering cost inputs for business cases
• Validate equipment designs meet safety and operational standards
• Collaborate with suppliers on automation process optimization
• Analyze process performance data from existing operations
• Manage vendor contracts with procurement and legal teams
• Develop innovative mechanical systems based on project requirements and industry standards
• Create and maintain comprehensive design documentation including assembly instructions, bill of process, etc.
• Participate in design reviews and risk assessments
• Build and maintain failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA)
• Collaborate on prototype development and testing
• Coordinate with electrical and mechanical engineers for system integration
• Provide technical expertise during production issues
• Ensure compliance with company quality policies, procedures, regulatory requirements and industry standards
• Design equipment for efficient operations to meet production targets and quality standards
• Ensure equipment uptime and serviceability
• Deliver projects on time and within budget
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Must Have
• Strong technical skills in project management and capital budgeting Experience leading end-to-end projects Demonstrated problem-solving and data analysis abilities Risk analysis and statistical analysis expertise Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently
Nice To Have
• Tooling design experience of assembly processes Proficiency in SolidWorks Previous experience with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), ISO standards and Lean Manufacturing concepts Experience in an FDA regulated quality environment