Fabrication Process Engineer II — Medical Device Manufacturing

MPE Inc.; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

MPE Inc. in Milwaukee, WI is seeking a Fabrication Process Engineer II to design, scale, and optimize metal fabrication for medical device assemblies. The role emphasizes process controls, design transfer support, and continuous improvement in a low-volume, high-mix environment.

You will mentor production personnel, lead tooling and fixture development, and collaborate with customers on product transfers and tolerances, while ensuring GMP and ISO compliance.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in fabrication processes (laser cutting, turret punch, welding, etc.).
• Proficient with CAD software (SolidWorks, ProE, AutoCAD) and interpreting drawings.
• Proficient with power tools, hand tools, and precision measurement instruments.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 & 13485; FDA regulations preferred.
• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Define, program, and optimize metal fabrication and machining processes for fabricated subassemblies used in medical device assemblies.
• Develop and maintain work instructions, process flows, handling and maintenance requirements, quality checklists and technical drawings.
• Establish PFMEA-aligned assembly process controls for product launches and design transfers; define ERP BOM structures.
• Provide technical support during prototype builds, production, tooling, and validation activities including IQ/OQ/PQ as required.
• Drive process development and scale-up, including tooling design, programming, and fixture development to enable repeatable fabrication.
• Serve as technical lead interfacing with customers, supporting product transfers, tolerance reviews, and customer-specific requirements.
• Provide training and mentoring to production and quality teams on established processes.

Skills

SolidWorks

ProE

AutoCAD

DMAIC/5 Whys/Fishbone

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

ProE

AutoCAD

4i Blank and Form Programming

Influent

SigmaNest

Job description

MPE Inc. in Milwaukee, WI is seeking a Fabrication Process Engineer II to design, scale, and optimize metal fabrication for medical device assemblies. The role emphasizes process controls, design transfer support, and continuous improvement in a low-volume, high-mix environment.

You will mentor production personnel, lead tooling and fixture development, and collaborate with customers on product transfers and tolerances, while ensuring GMP and ISO compliance.