What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Manufacturing Process Engineer position at Whitridge Associates?
Our client, a leader in the medical device industry, is seeking a Senior Process Development Engineer to drive innovation in manufacturing precision coronary catheter devices. This role will be instrumental in refining materials, workstations, components, processes, tooling, and test methods to enhance product reliability, manufacturability, and cost-effectiveness.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as the liaison between R&D, Product Management, Quality, and suppliers, ensuring product and equipment designs align with Design for Manufacturing / Assembly (DFM / A) principles and Lean Six Sigma methodologies.
- Lead the development, optimization, and implementation of new manufacturing processes and technologies for seamless production transfer.
- Conduct scouting and feasibility studies, selecting materials, equipment, tooling, and fixtures, and assessing alignment with production requirements.
- Drive zero-defect manufacturing by leveraging statistical process control, Poka-Yoke, and predictive maintenance.
- Lead and support design transfer to manufacturing, ensuring efficient and scalable production.
Required Qualifications