Manufacturing Engineer, Sr. Staff

Confluent Medical Technologies; Warwick; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading medical technologies company is seeking a Senior Process Development Engineer to optimize operations and enhance product flow. This role demands extensive experience in Lean Manufacturing and technical expertise in engineering, focusing on improving manufacturing efficiency while collaborating with multiple teams. Ideal candidates will have a background in engineering and solid knowledge of medical device regulations.

Qualifications

• 9-12 years of engineering experience focused on Lean Manufacturing.
• Certification in Lean and Statistical Process Control required.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Support implementation of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement programs.
• Utilize DOE and analytical tools to enhance performance.
• Collaborate with teams to troubleshoot machine and process issues.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Statistical Process Control

Problem Solving

Team Management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Textile Science & Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Material Science

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Biomedical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

CAD systems

Microsoft Office suite

Job description

Job Description

Confluent Medical Technologies is dedicated to working collaboratively with our customers, taking their projects from rapid prototype into high volume production. Our expertise and partnership with clients have allowed us to deliver world-class medical devices through innovative material science, engineering, and manufacturing. Our primary capabilities include: Nitinol components, balloon expandable stents and balloon catheters, delivery systems, biomedical textiles, access kits, and guidewires. We are committed to creating products that meet our clients' visions.

We are seeking a Process Development Engineer, Sr. Staff to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for production planning, inventory control, and optimizing operations for multiple products, ensuring maximum performance and minimal delays. This role involves leading continuous improvement initiatives, enhancing product flow, and increasing capacity to improve manufacturing efficiency while meeting service level targets.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Support implementation of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement programs using root cause analysis and statistical tools to enhance yields and efficiencies.
2. Utilize DOE and other analytical tools to understand processes and improve performance.
3. Collaborate with production teams to troubleshoot machine and process issues.
4. Support product lifecycle changes in production.
5. Perform IQ/OQ/PQ validations for new equipment and products following ISO13485 standards.
6. Engage with key customer contacts and engineering staff.
7. Work closely with Quality Assurance to ensure activities meet requirements, and assist in root cause analysis and corrective actions.
8. Lead lean manufacturing and continuous improvement projects from initiation to completion, managing teams to maximize contributions.
9. Develop and maintain metrics for key production processes and implement process controls to reduce variation.
10. Support activities related to equipment and process changes, including IQ/OQ/PQ.
11. Engage with customers, medical device engineers, and regulatory departments.
12. Coordinate with outside vendors, suppliers, and consultants.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Textile Science & Engineering (preferred), Material Science, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or related field.
• 9-12 years of engineering experience with a focus on Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement.
• Familiarity with SolidWorks and CAD systems is preferred.
• Certification in Lean and Statistical Process Control is required; Green Belt Six Sigma is preferred.
• Experience with knitting, weaving, braiding, or non-woven product development is a plus.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Knowledge of medical device regulations and ISO13485 standards is advantageous.

Additional Skills:

• Strong interpersonal and team management skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Proven problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite.