Kimball Electronics is committed to working with and providing access and reasonable accommodation to applicants with mental and/or physical disabilities. If you think you may require accommodations for any part of the recruitment process, please send a request to keirecruiting@kimballelectronics.com . All requests for accommodations are treated discreetly and confidentially, as practical and permitted by law. No Visa sponsorship is available for this position. Kimball Medical Solutions is a Medical Device Contract Manufacturer in Indianapolis, IN. This is an onsite position that will report directly to the Manufacturing Engineering Team Lead. Major health, dental, vision, and complementary insurances starting day 1. We offer a 50% match on your first 6% of 401k contribution with opportunity for an employer contribution annually. Position Overview You will help with the development, implementation, of new manufacturing processes, support existing manufacturing processes, drive improvements while meeting goals of quality, cost and delivery for our customers. In addition, this position supports continuous improvement by performing product/process analysis for cost reductions and improved efficiency. Quick Summary As a diversified contract medical device manufacturer this position offers you the opportunity to work on some of the markets most exciting lifesaving products. You will contribute to our company’s overall success by developing manufacturing process, designing tooling/equipment, conducting tests, troubleshooting and creating solutions to challenging problems. The Manufacturing Engineer will work within a customer focused team to meet and exceed our customer’s expectations. You will have the opportunity to further enhance your skills by working with all levels of the organization while gaining knowledge and experience in areas outside the Manufacturing Engineering department. In our business, it is critical the candidate can demonstrate a solid understanding of the importance of quality, regulatory requirements and good team work. Background Requirements Considerations for this outstanding opportunity to support the manufacture of life saving devices will be given to candidates that possess: 5 years minimum experience in the medical device or pharmaceutical industry delivering engineering capabilities Experience with ISO13485 and FDA regulations and strong understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Understand production process validation, are self-driven, desire to solve problems, have the ability to implement effective solutions and possess an understanding of Lean Manufacturing Methodologies Degree in Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering from an accredited program or equivalent experience If this sounds like you then seriously consider joining our team of professionals who thrive in a contract manufacturing environment and become our next Manufacturing Engineer. Key Performance Objectives Short Term: (0 to 3 months) Learn/train on business units Quality system requirements & Kimball Electronics philosophies and culture Build relationships with team members Learn ERP system (IQMS) navigation, extraction of documents & change order process Learn automated manufacturing lines you are responsible for supporting Learn & understand current process bottlenecks Midterm: (3 to 6 months) Assist operations with eliminating process waste Design/create tooling, fixtures and equipment Create detailed technical documentation such as manufacturing instructions, maintenance instructions, testing procedures & Engineering reports Implement process improvements to eliminate downtime Assist in validation efforts for commissioning of process improvements Participate in Lean manufacturing training and projects (Six Sigma Green/Black Belt) Long term: (6 to 12 months) Lead & support continuous improvement initiatives by working with CI manager Support the manufacturing launch of new/revised products including establishing goals, training team members and evaluating results Provide input to customer regarding Design for Manufacturing improvements Perform product/process analysis for quality improvements, cost reductions and improved efficiency As a global company, we value a culture of curiosity, diversity of thought, and innovation from our employees, customers, and partners. Kimball Electronics is committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment where all employees’ differences are celebrated and supported, and everyone feels safe to bring their authentic selves to work. Kimball Electronics is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national orientation, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, Veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. We strive to create a workplace where every voice is heard, and every idea is respected. Kimball Electronics is a leading contract manufacturer of durable goods electronics serving a variety of industries on a global scale. Kimball Electronics continues to make the customer the focus of everything we do and will continue to provide the highest industry quality through continuous improvement. What makes us different? We share the organization's vision and goals, and acknowledge that achieving them is only possible with the dedication and skills of our employees. We demonstrate confidence in employees' ability to make positive contributions beyond their day-to-day job duties. We create very specific opportunities for worker involvement, but also make it clear that input is welcome at any time. We provide training to help employees develop, present and carry out their ideas. *We coach managers to facilitate rather than instruct, and hold them accountable for encouraging and supporting improvement and innovation within their department. We empower workers to implement small-scale changes on their own, and keep them apprised of the status of those requiring management approval. We recognize employees not only for their achievements, but also their efforts.