Manufacturing Engineer II - Onsite

Starkey is adding a Manufacturing Engineer II to it's manufacturing engineering team at it's global headquarters in Eden Prairie, MN. Do you have a background in medical device, process validation, 3D modeling, and have the ability to lead process improvements? If so, this could be your next career move.
This position is responsible for assisting in the development and application of new processes and equipment for the manufacturing and assembly of our products. Serve as a point of communication between manufacturing departments and all other areas to facilitate, analyze, and offer solutions to manufacturing problems. Some added perks about Starkey is they offer 4 weeks of PTO for new employees, a full benefits package, onsite cafeterias, and a wellness center. Apply today and join a company that improves lives with better hearing. 

Starkey is a world leader in the manufacturing and distribution of advanced hearing technologies. We are in the business of connecting people and changing lives. Our teams come to work each day focused on ensuring people everywhere have the products and services they need to hear better and live better. Founded in 1967 by Bill Austin, Starkey is known for our cutting-edge hearing health innovations, industry-leading research and development, and not being afraid to push the edge of what’s possible. We are headquartered in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, have over 5,000 employees in 29 facilities across the globe, and do business in more than 100 markets worldwide.

Watch this video to see more of what sets Starkey apart.

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Job Responsibilities 

Continually improve the manufacturing processes of our custom, standard and accessory products.

• Support PFMEA efforts during product development to reduce process risks.
• Represent Manufacturing Engineering (voice of manufacturing) to other development teams within R&D and Contract manufacturers.
  • Act as technical manufacturing lead at the program level
  • Interface with R&D teams while developing and maintaining positive interdepartmental collaboration.
  • Interface with contract manufacturers while developing and maintaining positive collaboration.
  • Provide recommendations regarding contract manufacturing capabilities
  • Support and provide input for DFM improvements through Program / Project charters and system requirements specifications.
• Lead, drive improvement efforts on existing manufacturing processes that are justified and implement new fully tested processes.
• Partner with Design Engineering on new product development. Participate in design reviews, establish manufacturing requirements, and coordinate needed testing or device builds.
• Partner with Quality Engineering to identify and implement ongoing quality improvements
• Qualify and validate new and improved processes, fixtures, equipment and technology for manufacturability

Drive testing and troubleshooting of product to characterize the device.

• Generate test plans and procedures to characterize the unit.
• Coordinate product testing and report generation.
• Analyze process data.
• Identify opportunities and implement solutions

Optimization of key manufacturing measures.
Organize and report on key manufacturing measures.

• Identify and drive opportunities to manage and reduce the Internal rework of Starkey’s hearing aids.
• Identify and drive opportunities to manage and reduce the internal material variance of Starkey’s hearing aids
• Lead conference calls with manufacturing facilities to determine root cause and action items 

Participate in solving product and process issues.

• Lead / Facilitate Starkey and contract manufacturing Production PIPs (Product Improvement Programs) on a regular basis.
• Production and recovery support.
• Initiate internal and external product and process audit to drive improvements and other problem-solving techniques to improve internal quality.
• Provide yield expectations and analysis, time studies, and capacity.
• Lead and define Manufacturing system design and maintenance strategies
• Perform other duties/responsibilities as assigned.

Job Requirements 

Minimum Education, Certification and Experience Requirements 

• Education 
  • Bachelor's degree in electrical, mechanical, or manufacturing engineering
• Experience 
  • Three plus years of manufacturing engineering experience
  • One year hearing aid industry or medical device industry experience preferred 

Knowledge / Technical Requirements

• Knowledge of process validation required
• Knowledge of relevant product development methods and best practices
• Experience solving technical problems
• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously
• Experience with 3D modeling and solutions required 
• Experience with 3D printing techniques and technologies 

Competencies, Skills & Abilities

• Excellent analytical skills required
• Excellent people skills required
• Excellent PC skills required

Work Context

Working Conditions 

• Standard office conditions
• Some travel required

Equipment Operation 

• Standard office equipment

Salary and Other Compensation:  

The target rate for this position is between $78,540 to $104,475/year.  Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.  

Benefits: The following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements, include medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan with company match, company-paid life and short-term disability insurance, long-term disability insurance, employee assistance plan, hearing aid benefits, Paid Time Off, paid holidays, paid floating holidays, paid volunteer service day, paid paternity and maternity leave and tuition reimbursement.

This position is eligible for a bonus based upon performance results. There is no guarantee of payout.

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Salary : $78,540 - $104,475