What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manufacturing Engineer position at Extremity Care?
Purpose
The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for bridging the gap between current manufacturing operations and future product development. This role provides technical assistance and engineering support for the operations group while collaborating with Product Development Engineers to ensure design for manufacturability (DFM). The position focuses on improving existing processes, developing new manufacturing concepts, integrating advanced solutions, and ensuring efficient, cost-effective, and quality-driven operations.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with New Product Development (NPD) teams to evaluate and enhance product design for manufacturability and scalability
- Collaborate with NPD team to ensure effective integration of design control processes, including risk management, verification, validation, and compliance with regulatory standards throughout the product development lifecycle
- Define process requirements for new product launches, including equipment selection, process monitoring, and data collection
- Create and execute validation and qualification protocols (IQ/OQ/PQ) for new products, equipment, tooling, and processes
- Improve existing manufacturing processes and develop new cost-effective concepts
- Lead initiatives such as scrap reduction, lean manufacturing projects, and value improvement activities
- Evaluate and optimize production layouts and process flows to ensure efficient space utilization and maximize production output
- Provide engineering support for various technical production areas
- Conduct root cause analysis, implement corrective actions, and resolve material, tooling, and equipment issues
- Develop technical solutions in partnership with equipment operations group and support the management of relationships with custom tooling/machine suppliers
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to third-party vendors and cross-functional teams
- Assist in training production operators and mentor process technicians on newly developed or improved processes
- Generate, update, and implement process documentation, work instructions, and troubleshooting guides
- Utilize project management tools to establish timelines, manage action items, and meet milestones
- Provide ongoing status reports and periodic progress reviews to management
- Identify opportunities for improvement in existing production areas through best practices and potential automation
- Execute and document validation activities, including FMEAs, capability studies, control plans, and process verification reports
- Maintain a working knowledge of medical device regulations, ISO Standards, cGMP, other relevant regulations/standards, and internal organizational policies and standard operating procedures
- File and maintain records in accordance with standard operating procedures
Travel domestically and internationally up to 10% to attend offsite meetings, conferences, and support business initiatives - Work overtime during weekdays and on the weekend as needed to support business/operational needs
- Perform other duties as assigned
Skills
- Strong knowledge of regulatory standards, including FDA and ISO requirements
- New product development and/or new process design skills, including design control knowledge
- Mechanical and/or process design, automation, and process validation skills
- Root cause analysis and lean manufacturing methodologies knowledge
- Six Sigma Green or Black Belt certification preferred
- Proficiency in AutoCAD and SolidWorks preferred
- Excellent project management, problem solving, and organizational skills
- Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate across teams and departments
- Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
- Ability to secure and maintain a favorable background investigation and clearance
Qualifications/Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in an Engineering discipline (Mechanical, Chemical, Industrial, or Biomedical preferred)
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment; FDA-regulated or medical device industry preferred
- Experience in medical device manufacturing and/or cleanroom environments is preferred
- Clearance of favorable background investigation required
