Engineer II

Paragon Medical; Berea (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Paragon Medical in Berea, OH is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to plan and coordinate major projects, driving lean initiatives and cost savings across the production floor.

Responsibilities include implementing safe manufacturing practices, supporting TPM, tooling management, and collaboration with Quality to ensure product excellence, with strong engagement across all levels of the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Three (3) years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience working with customers and sales preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plans and coordinates projects of major scope and importance.
• Provide manufacturing cost savings suggestions and implementation - in the course of process / tool design, identify lowest cost alternatives
• Actively participate in the engineer to order process from an equipment capability stand-point
• Responsible for the technical implementation of lean manufacturing within your responsible areas
• Capital equipment justifications for performance and product improvement
• Responsible for definition of safe manufacturing practices within your responsible areas
• Manage tooling and tooling organization; design, document, solicit tool quotes, submit request for PO's; control incoming tooling
• Manage TPM program
• Collaborate with Quality on technical aspects of product quality
• Provide on floor technical support to production operators
• Maintains electronic and hard copy engineering documents
• Other duties / projects as required

Skills

Strong technical ability

Analytical skills

Engineering fundamentals

Cross-functional communication

Education

Bachelors degree in Engineering

Job description

• Plans and coordinates projects of major scope and importance
• Provide manufacturing cost savings suggestions and implementation - in the course of process / tool design, identify lowest cost alternatives
• Actively participate in the engineer to order process from an equipment capability stand-point
• Responsible for the technical implementation of lean manufacturing within your responsible areas
• Capital equipment justifications for performance and product improvement
• Responsible for definition of safe manufacturing practices within your responsible areas
• Manage tooling and tooling organization; design, document, solicit tool quotes, submit request for PO's; control incoming tooling
• Manage TPM program
• Collaborate with Quality on technical aspects of product quality
• Provide on floor technical support to production operators
• Maintains electronic and hard copy engineering documents
• Other duties / projects as required

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

• Strong technical and analytical ability
• Thorough understanding of standard engineering practices
• Ability to work with and communicate at all levels of a manufacturing environment
• Project management and organizational skills preferred

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent experience
• Three (3) years of experience in a manufacturing environment
• Experience working with customers and sales preferred

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Primarily sedentary work involving prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working at a computer.
• Frequent use of hands and fingers for typing, mouse use, and handling documents.
• Visual acuity required to read computer screens, printed materials, and digital devices.
• Occasional standing, walking, bending, and reaching within the office environment.
• Occasional lifting or carrying of light items such as files, office supplies, or a laptop (typically up to 10-20 pounds).
• Regular communication through speaking and hearing in person, by phone, and during virtual meetings.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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