Sr Manufacturing Engineer

Intuitive Surgical Inc; Mexicali; Presencial; MXN 400,000 - 600,000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading medical technology company is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer in Mexicali, Mexico, to enhance processes for their Single-Port robotic platform. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams and executing continuous improvement projects. Candidates should have a solid background in design, fabrication, and strong analytical skills. Bilingual communication in Spanish and English is essential for interacting with diverse teams.

Formación

• Foundation in design, fabrication, and assembly process development for complex mechanical assemblies.
• Familiarity with injection molding, transfer molding, thermoforming, machining, and stamping.
• Ability to travel periodically to suppliers or manufacturing sites.

Responsabilidades

• Lead duplication, line transfer, and operational manufacturing line activities.
• Provide daily engineering support for in-house manufacturing lines.
• Execute continuous improvement projects for product quality and cost.

Conocimientos

Design process development

Six Sigma methodology

Root-cause analysis

Lean principles

Statistical methods

Bilingual in Spanish and English

3D modeling / CAD (SolidWorks preferred)

Descripción del empleo

Senior Manufacturing Engineer – Intuitive seeks a skilled manufacturing engineer to sustain and improve processes for the Single-Port robotic platform.

This role collaborates with cross-functional teams to achieve operational excellence.

Primary Function

Working within Intuitive's mission of life-enhancing minimally invasive care, the Senior Manufacturing Engineer applies creative techniques to solve complex problems, ensuring optimal clinical performance, manufacturability, business objectives, and reliability.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead duplication, line transfer, and operational manufacturing line activities.
• Provide daily engineering support for in‑house manufacturing lines.
• Execute continuous improvement projects for product quality, throughput, and cost, utilizing analytical data and statistical analysis to establish metrics and guide priorities.
• Lead root‑cause investigations and drive dispositions for assembly‑related defects.
• Support implementation of design improvements to existing products, including:
• Lead Design Verification and Validation (V&V) builds
• Coordinate cut‑in / implementation in production
• Design and implement assembly / test fixtures to optimize cycle time, repeatability, and consistency of complex assembly operations.
• Specify and refine BOMs, workflows / travelers, and detailed work instructions.
• Collaborate and communicate with cross‑functional teams (Production, Design Engineering, Quality Engineering, Supplier Engineering, Project Management) to sustain and optimize processes and line performance.
• Create and revise manufacturing‑related validation and risk documents, including IQ / OQ / PQ / PPQ protocols, Process FMEAs, Manufacturing Line Specifications, and Equipment Specifications.

Required Skills and Experience

• Foundation in design, fabrication, and assembly process development for complex mechanical assemblies.
• Six Sigma methodology experience.
• Strong experience in root‑cause analysis and lean tools.
• Familiarity and experience with lean principles.
• Technical problem‑solving skills with ability to identify root cause and drive corrective action (Fishbone, 8D Analysis).
• Understanding of component manufacturing processes such as injection molding, transfer molding, thermoforming, machining, stamping, and MIM.
• Ability to employ statistical methods (Cpk, ANOVA, Design of Experiments) in data analysis for process development and problem‑solving.
• Effective communication skills in Spanish and English (bilingual, verbal, written, and presentation); comfortable interacting with technicians, design engineers, planners, buyers, clinical engineers, and suppliers.
• Ability to travel periodically to suppliers or Intuitive manufacturing sites.
• Strong 3D modeling / CAD experience (SolidWorks preferred).

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Experience in mid‑volume manufacturing of single‑use and reusable medical devices or complex electro‑mechanical assemblies.
• Experience in medical device design controls and manufacturing (ISO
• Machine tool experience.

Additional Information

Shift: Day

Intuitive is an equal‑opportunity employer.

We provide equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants and prohibit discrimination and harassment in any form.

We comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Export Controls Notice : Certain positions may be subject to U.S. export controls.

Candidates of nationality from embargoed or sanction‑listed countries may be required to obtain a U.S. export license or implement a Technical Control Plan prior to employment.