Manufacturing Engineer

Socket.dev; Avondale (PA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage (

401(k) immediate vesting with company/

Generous PTO and 11 paid holidays

Job summary

CQ Medical is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to develop and implement improved methods, procedures, and processes for enhanced efficiency, yield, machine operation, and quality. You will design, develop, and manage sustaining projects, coordinating with all departments to ensure smooth production startup and ongoing support for existing products.

You will lead Lean and Six Sigma initiatives, justify capital expenditures, and generate essential documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or industrial technology or equivalent.
• 3+ years related experience and/or training in manufacturing engineering.
• Experience with composite manufacturing or plastic injection molding/extrusion is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to communicate written information clearly.

Responsibilities

• Improve and simplify manufacturing processes with Six Sigma and Lean improvements.
• Develop business justifications and specifications for capital equipment expenditures.
• Design and develop products, and generate necessary documentation.
• Investigate new materials and manufacturing techniques.
• Make technical decisions related to product design.
• Plan and manage small product development projects.
• Coordinate inter/intradepartmental communication on new products and processes.
• Develop cost estimates for projects and products.
• Create quality system and project documentation (DHF, work orders, charters).
• Support supplier qualification with strategic sourcing and quality engineering.
• Assist with material selection and processing including various molding and packaging processes.
• Ensure regulatory compliance with quality engineering involvement.
• Maintain knowledge of current materials, equipment, and processes.
• Support quality, delivery, and customer responsiveness to meet client needs.
• Participate in clinical evaluations as needed.

Skills

Six Sigma

Lean Manufacturing

Attention to Detail

CAD tools

Microsoft Office

Written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or industrial technology

Three+ years related experience or training

Tools

CAD tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Summary

The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for developing and implementing improved methods of manufacturing, procedures, and processes which result in improved efficiencies, yields, machine operations, and quality. Designs, develops, and manages sustaining engineering projects. Coordinates with all departments to ensure smooth production startup. Provides engineering support for existing products.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (Other duties may be assigned.)

• Improve and simplify existing manufacturing processes by working with cross-functional teams focusing on Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing Improvements.
• Work directly with manufacturing departments and plant management and develop business justifications and specifications for capital equipment expenditures as required.
• Designs and develops products, and generates documentation as needed.
• Investigate new materials as well as new manufacturing techniques.
• Makes decisions on technical matters related to product design.
• Plans, schedules, and manages small product development projects.
• Provides inter/intradepartmental communication and information relating to new products, process improvement and manufacturing projects.
• Develops cost estimates for projects and products.
• Generates quality systems and project related documentation as needed. (i.e., DHF documents, work orders, charters).
• Understands and follows engineering related and overall company processes.
• Work with strategic sourcing and quality engineering to identify and qualify cost-effective and reliable suppliers. These suppliers will support product and process requirements including raw materials, components, finished product, tooling, fixtures, equipment, and manufacturing systems.
• Aids with material selection and required processing including injection molding, cutting, sealing, bonding, punching, die-cutting, configuring, sterile packaging, biocompatibility, mechanical integrity, shelf life and chemical resistance.
• Works with quality engineering as required to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Maintains intellectual command of current materials, manufacturing equipment and processes.
• Supports a company-wide commitment to achieving and maintaining the highest level of quality, customer responsiveness, and on time delivery as measured by our clients.
• Serves as a member of the Engineering Team charged with responsibility for process and product improvements.
• Attends all relevant training and keeps abreast of relevant developments in technology.
• Participates in clinical evaluations.

Required Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) in mechanical engineering or industrial technology; or Three or more years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Useful Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Experience with composite manufacturing or plastic injection molding/extrusion a plus.
• Attention to Detail — Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.

• The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
• The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
• The ability to see details at close range and color vision (within a few feet of the observer).
• The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
• Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.

• The ability to provide training and information about the safety and proper operation of equipment and systems.
• The ability to read and understand written instructions.
• Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
• Computer skills to include proficiency in Microsoft Office software and Computer Aided Design (CAD) tools.

Physical Demands necessary to perform this job

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. Must be able to lift, stoop, kneel, walk, and have fine motor coordination sufficient to manipulate small objects. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds on a regular basis and occasionally carry that weight for short distances.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals and the risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage starts on Day One! Free: life insurance, short and long-term disability insurance, Telehealth Appointments, and Employee Assistance Program. Immediate vesting of 401(k) matching. Generous PTO and 11 Paid Holidays a year. And, most importantly... truly meaningful work!

Would you like to make a difference in the lives of cancer patients and their families? We design and manufacture radiation oncology medical devices to ensure more accurate, comfortable treatment for cancer patients. CQ Medical is the global market leader in patient positioning. As an innovative medical device company, we focus on discovering, developing, and distributing technology-driven solutions to improve outcomes for radiotherapy patient positioning.

We are growing rapidly and have many positions currently open as we bring in new production lines and add additional shifts! Join us and move from paycheck to purpose.

www.cqmedical.com