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At MicroPort, we relentlessly strive to master every detail of our medical solutions with the purpose of prolonging and reshaping the lives of patients everywhere. We welcome motivated and talented people who want to join our dynamic and inclusive company, working together to deliver meaningful medical breakthroughs. In order to accomplish this, we hold true to our core values of Quality, Integrity, Accountability, Efficiency, Innovation, Aspiration, Dedication & Collaboration. Come and join Team MicroPort!
Why You’ll Love MicroPort
You will find our team atmosphere challenging and rewarding. In addition to working with a world-class team, receiving a competitive base salary and bonus opportunities, our U.S. employees also enjoy the following benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Maternity Leave, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Bereavement, 401(k) (up to 4% match with vesting from day 1), PTO, Paid Holidays, Employee Assistance Program, Education Assistance...and more! At MicroPort, we care about our employees and encourage them to make healthy lifestyle choices and embrace wellness opportunities to maintain their very best health and wellbeing.
Overall Summary
As Sr. Manufacturing Engineer, you will be responsible for the planning, development and execution of manufacturing processes. You will perform as a project leader in the capacity of determining optimal fabrication methods, develop manufacturing procedures, perform process validations and track/report the progress of assigned projects. As Sr. Manufacturing Engineer, you will also support development projects for DFM, new manufacturing technology integration (additive manufacturing), cost/continuous improvement, PFMEA and the achievement of product cost objectives.
Your duties will include:
- Through an understanding of engineering prints, you must be able to create router steps, CNC part programs, work instructions and bill of materials for designed parts and assemblies.
- Conduct process validations, make process adjustments and complete PFMEAs.
- Understand the tooling and fixturing requirements needed to manufacture various products.
- Identify, define and execute cost improvement projects (CIPs) to reduce cost, scrap or waste and/or increase manufacturing productivity. Ability to lead cross-functional CIP teams, understand product cost analysis and track progress to a set project schedule.
- Handle multiple projects and be capable of managing priorities to achieve project objectives.
- Investigate or diagnose manufacturing process/equipment issues, develop a plan and implement solutions to resolve the problems.
- Assist other engineers, engineering technicians and operators on equipment and process operations.
- Collaborate with R&D (design engineers) on the manufacturability of new products. A thorough knowledge of GD&T and the manufacturing equipment/processes in the plant.
Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
About You
You must possess a broad background and knowledge of many manufacturing processes to perform this job. Experience with CNC machining, manual machining, metal finishing/grinding and assembly is required. Must have a working knowledge of CAD/CAM systems and be familiar with 3D models.
Experience with Additive Manufacturing (3D printing) and production automation are preferred.
YOUR EDUCATION
Required: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology or related discipline
Preferred: Master’s Degree
YOUR EXPERIENCE
Minimum of 5 years in a manufacturing engineering position in a machine shop environment.
CNC Programming knowledge required.
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