Engineer, Mechanical II

Barry-Wehmiller Companies Inc.; Tucson, Northern (AZ, KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Machine Solutions, Inc. in Tucson, AZ seeks an experienced Mechanical Engineer to perform sustaining engineering tasks with moderate independence, including production support, NCR investigation, ECN execution, DVT/VT and FAI support, BOM issue resolution, test support, CAPA support, and process improvement.

You will provide day-to-day production troubleshooting, support urgent NCRs, create or revise drawings in CAD/PDM, and mentor interns or Level I engineers while aligning with GMPs and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 2–5 years typical experience in mechanical engineering.
• Working knowledge of GMPs, ECNs, NCRs, CAPA support, DVT/VT, FAI and documentation control.

Responsibilities

• Provide production support for mechanical issues, including troubleshooting, documentation review, and corrective actions.
• Support urgent NCRs and second-level production NCRs by investigating causes and recommending containment or correction.
• Execute ECNs for obsolescence, alternate components, redesigns, and DVT/VT-related changes with senior review.
• Support DVT/VT planning, test execution, data review, and documentation.
• Support test activities related to obsolescence, alternate parts, FAIs, and design verification.
• Support CAPA investigations through failure analysis, root-cause input, redesign support, and verification activities.
• Investigate and resolve routine BOM issues and maintain tracking records.
• Create or revise drawings, parts, assemblies, and documentation in CAD/PDM and ERP systems.
• Assist with process creation, process improvement, and KPI tracking for BOM issues, NCRs, and ECNs.
• Provide day-to-day guidance to interns or Level I engineers on assigned tasks.

Skills

Mechanical design

Production troubleshooting

NCR support

ECN execution

CAPA analysis

DVT/VT support

FAI support

BOM issues

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

SolidWorks

EPDM/PDM

ERP/M1

Engineering drawings

BOM structures

Test documentation

Microsoft Office

Engineering documentation systems

Job description

About Us:

Machine Solutions is the premier provider of advanced equipment and services for the medical device, biopharmaceutical, and blood- and plasma-collection industries. We support our customers’ needs and growth by delivering quality and value through a wide breadth of products. Machine Solutions provides proprietary mechanical solutions to a variety of complex process, testing and device design challenges. Our equipment has become the industry standard for stent crimping, balloon catheter pleating and folding, catheter braiding and medical device manufacturing applications. As a pioneer in radio frequency technology, the company has continued to develop advancing technology for thermal forming, molding and welding plastic for medical manufacturing, biopharmaceutical, and blood- and plasma-processing applications. Our experienced team of engineers has been instrumental in automating manual processes that enable our customers to increase production volumes and profit margins, and we believe in providing a superior customer experience by designating resources to a dedicated aftermarket team that is always ready to provide technical service and process support. Machine Solutions is privately owned by BW Forsyth Partners, a Barry-Wehmiller company. BW Forsyth Partners is the investment arm of multibillion-dollar global manufacturing and engineering consulting firm Barry-Wehmiller. Established in 2009, BW Forsyth Partners blends Barry-Wehmiller’s unparalleled legacy of value creation and people-centric culture development with keen investing experience to help companies realize their true potential. With a focus limited to areas known well, BW Forsyth Partners seeks to partner with leadership teams to acquire small- to middle-market companies in the capital and component equipment, and professional services sectors. In each of our operating companies, BW Forsyth Partners deploys operational improvements and strategy development without compromising the autonomy, strategic vision and entrepreneurial spirit of their leadership teams.

Job Description: POSITION SUMMARY:

At Vante, a Machine Solutions company, we develop advanced manufacturing solutions that help the world’s leading medical device companies bring life-changing technologies to market. We are seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer to perform sustaining engineering tasks with moderate independence, including production support, NCR investigation, ECN execution, DVT/VT and FAI support, BOM issue resolution, test support, CAPA support, and process improvement.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide production support for mechanical issues, including troubleshooting, documentation review, and corrective actions.
• Support urgent NCRs and second-level production NCRs by investigating causes and recommending containment or correction.
• Execute ECNs for obsolescence, alternate components, redesigns, and DVT/VT-related changes with senior review.
• Support DVT/VT planning, test execution, data review, and documentation.
• Support test activities related to obsolescence, alternate parts, FAIs, and design verification.
• Support CAPA investigations through failure analysis, root-cause input, redesign support, and verification activities.
• Investigate and resolve routine BOM issues and maintain tracking records.
• Create or revise drawings, parts, assemblies, and documentation in CAD/PDM and ERP systems.
• Assist with process creation, process improvement, and KPI tracking for BOM issues, NCRs, and ECNs.
• Provide day-to-day guidance to interns or Level I engineers on assigned tasks.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Typical experience: 2–5 years.

Technical Competencies:

• Working knowledge of mechanical design, production troubleshooting, drawing updates, BOM issue resolution, ECN execution, NCR support, DVT/VT support, FAI support, test support, and CAPA-related failure analysis.
• Ability to resolve routine mechanical issues with moderate independence.

Tools and Systems:

• Working proficiency with SolidWorks, EPDM/PDM, ERP/M1, engineering drawings, BOM structures, test documentation, Microsoft Office, and engineering documentation systems.

Quality, Compliance, and Process Knowledge:

• Working knowledge of GMPs, ECNs, NCRs, CAPA support, DVT/VT, FAI, documentation control, and manufacturing-support workflows.

Problem Solving and Reasoning:

• Ability to solve routine mechanical problems, investigate causes, recommend containment or corrective actions, and elevate complex issues appropriately.

Communication and Collaboration:

• Ability to communicate technical findings, documentation updates, risks, and task status with engineering, production, quality, procurement, and operations teams.

Leadership and Mentoring:

• May guide interns or Level I engineers on assigned day-to-day tasks.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in manufacturing support, mechanical troubleshooting, CAD/PDM workflows, regulated manufacturing, BOM control, ECNs, NCRs, or CAPA support.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Minimal time will be spent near fumes or airborne particles, near toxic or caustic chemicals, in outdoor weather conditions, with risk of electrical shock, and with explosives.
• Sometime will be spent working near moving mechanical parts.
• Moderate noise can be expected.

WHY JOIN VANTE?

• Lead a team that directly impacts customers and product innovation.
• Work with cutting-edge medical device manufacturing technologies.
• Influence engineering strategy and shape the future of our Applications Engineering organization.
• Join a collaborative, fast-paced environment focused on growth, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Help deliver technologies that support the advancement of patient care worldwide.

At Barry-Wehmiller we recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job.

If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying.

We know that our differences often can bring about innovation, excellence and meaningful work—therefore, people from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply to our positions.

Please let us know if you require reasonable accommodations during the interview process.

Barry-Wehmiller is an equal opportunity employer.

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Company: Machine Solutions, Inc.

Throughout Barry-Wehmiller, we hold ourselves to a unique measure of success: by the way we touch the lives of people. It’s that vision that drives us in creating world-class experiences and solutions for our customers and unites us around our common goal—to use the power of our business to build a better world.