Manufacturing Engineer

Company: Symmetry Medical
Location: Boulder
Posted on: May 25, 2023

Job Description:

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process. Manufacturing Engineer Boulder, CO, US 2 days ago Requisition ID: 3215 Manufacturing Engineer
-Build innovative solutions and design the future.
-You can pursue your potential at Tecomet by working with a dedicated team to solve complex challenges, in partnership with industry-leading clients in medical device technology, aerospace, and defense industries. With the backing of our steadfast brand, you can be a part of the next era of manufacturing by bringing bold ideas to life and building products that improve on the status quo.
-What's In It For You:At Tecomet, we believe that everyone makes a difference and contributes to our overall success. We are a team bound together by pride in our work and dedication to our craft. Our leadership team shares the company's strategic direction so our workforce can remain informed and attain our internal goals and objectives.Let's talk about what we have to offer:

• Competitive pay and benefit packages
• Health Benefits start on day one
• 401k available with matching
• 9 Paid Holidays with 2 Floating Holidays
• PTO offeredPOSITION SUMMARY:
  -The Manufacturing Engineer (ME) is challenged with the planning, design, improvement, and optimization of manufacturing processes within plant operations. The ME is tasked with existing product and process support and is laser focused on driving both incremental and radical process improvements and optimization. PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Develops, evaluates, and implements optimized, highly capable and cost-effective manufacturing processes and inspection methods in accordance with product specifications and quality standards.
  • Improves and eliminates waste in all manufacturing processes, utilizing Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma techniques.
  • Develops and implements process control techniques and procedures into manufacturing environments. -
  • Analyzes manufacturing process flows and floor layout for the enhancements of safety, quality, cost reduction, and throughput. -
  • Creates and implements manufacturing cells when applicable. -
  • Collaborates with quality control and design engineering regarding product tooling, gaging and design to ensure effectual production methods necessary to achieve zero defect, low product cost and standard work. -
  • Estimates resource requirements, production times, and relative costs to provide data for operational decisions. -
  • Works closely with manufacturing departments to develop, coordinate, and implement technical training for employees. -
  • Creates and maintains tools, fixtures, and functional gauges to support manufacturing.
  • Process ERP system data to support shop floor activity.
  • Provides engineering support to the production department to troubleshoot and resolve technical problems. -
  • Supports company policies and procedures, goals and objectives, FDA regulations, and good manufacturing practices.
  • Support Creation of PFMEA and assist with design reviews, and FMEA activities.
  • Leads Root Cause Analysis for nonconformance and Corrective Actions (CAPA).
  • Provide data-driven solutions for process improvement, field investigations, and remediation for non-conforming product, as needed.
  • Works closely with manufacturing departments to develop, coordinate, and implement technical training for employees.
  • Leads IQ/OQ/PQ Validations.
  • Lead projects for Lean / Six Sigma Initiatives.
  • Participate and lead project improvement Kaizens.
  • Provides capital equipment justifications.
  • May lead technical team leads and other engineers.
  • Performs other related duties as assign EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
    • Bachelor's Degree in Manufacturing or Mechanical Engineering or -at least 1 year working in a manufacturing or mechanical Engineering role. Training in a manufacturing environment witan h equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
    • Experience in a high precision CNC manufacturing machine shop or tooling manufacturing environment, required.
    • Proficient in a 3D model using SolidWorks, ProE or other CAD/CAM software fixture development and tooling optimization. -
    • Fixture design and tool selection experience.
    • Secondary processes experience (welding, polishing, passivation, anodizing, heat treat, assembly) desired.
    • Lean manufacturing project experience in cost reduction/process optimization required. -KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED
      • Experience in sheet metal cutting and bending, Injection molding, or CNC machining required. -
      • Strong background in Process Improvement.
      • Knowledge of SPC tools and processes and cellular manufacturing
      • Problem solving and Root Cause analysis experience.
      • Leadership skills, a team player with entrepreneurial skills.EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION PREFERRED
        • Bachelor's Degree in Manufacturing or Mechanical Engineering field preferred
        • Medical industry background highly preferred
        • Lean / Six Sigma methodology with Green Belt certification being a preferred.PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENTWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee could be required to stand. The employee could frequently be required to walk; use hand to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee could be required to sit; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee could occasionally lift and or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job could include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.
          -Tecomet, Inc is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

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