Manufacturing Engineer 1

Hamilton Medical; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) plan with tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Hamilton Medical in Reno, NV is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer I to improve existing operations and develop new manufacturing processes. The role focuses on reducing cost, increasing quality and yield, and ensuring regulatory compliance by leveraging first-principles problem solving and cross-functional collaboration with Sales, Production, Quality, and other teams.

You will draft production instructions, support vendor qualification, analyze data, and perform risk analyses while guiding

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering or related field required.
• Experience with ECO/change management and document control.
• Proficient in data analysis and Microsoft Office; VBA/ programming preferred.
• Experience with CAD software and PLC programming is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and develop manufacturing processes by collecting KPI data and testing methods.
• Train technicians in process improvements and requirements.
• Improve efficiency through workflow analysis, space planning, and vendor qualification assistance.
• Investigate root causes of nonconformances and implement corrective actions.
• Draft production process instructions and manage BOMs and routing for assigned lines.
• Design testing methods and establish manufacturing standards.
• Conduct risk analyses and mitigations; perform process verifications/ validations.
• Provide cost analyses and supply future requirements with schedules.

Skills

First-principles thinking

Initiative

Manufacturing knowledge

Problem solving

Root cause analysis

Communication

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering or related field

Tools

CAD software

PLC programming (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Mitsubishi)

G-code

VBA

JavaScript

Job description

Company Overview

Hamilton Medical was founded in 1983 with a clear mission: to enhance the lives of patients on respirators and support the caregivers who serve them. Our focus is on developing ventilation technologies that prioritize safety, effectiveness, and lung protection. We are dedicated to easing the burden on healthcare professionals who work tirelessly every day, helping critically ill patients recover and regain their health. We are committed to helping medical teams deliver the best respiratory care ‑ to anyone, anywhere.

Responsibilities

Hamilton Medical, Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer 1 who will improve existing operations and develop new manufacturing processes in the pursuit of reducing product cost, increasing quality and process yield, and improving the reliability and stability of our processes by using their prior experience working with quality controlsystems, preferably in electronics or medical devices, to guide their decision making and ensure that compliance with government regulations is maintained. This role is expected to take on challenging and impactful problems that affect profitability of the business, our ability to supply product, and overall customer satisfaction of the final product. Achieving this requires collaboration with entry level engineers and multiple teams (Sales, Production, Warehouse, Materials, Quality, partner companies) while receiving broad exposure to different areas of the business. A strong candidate is efficient at problem solving, appropriately challenges the requirements, creates simple solutions, shares knowledge, and is a positive force for progress.

Responsiblites include but are not limited too:

• Evaluates and develops manufacturing processes or process improvements by gathering KPI and metric data for production processes, researching, designing, modifying, and testing manufacturing methods and equipment, conferring with equipment vendors, and soliciting observations from manufacturing technicians.


• Trains and guides manufacturing technicians in process improvements and requirements.


• Improves manufacturing efficiency by analyzing and planning workflow, space requirements, equipment layout, and assisting QA and Purchasing with qualifying new vendors.


• Investigates root cause of nonconformances to design or process specifications, develops and implements corrective actions


• Responsible for drafting production process instructions, qualification documents, and other documents required for assigned production line, and for maintaining the BOMs, Routes, and other D365 engineering controlled settings for assigned production lines.


• Assures product and process quality by designing testing methods for testing finished product, raw material, and process capabilities, and establishing manufacturing standards for manufacturing processes.


• Performs Risk Analysis and Mitigation including identifying critical risks and mitigating them.


• Drafts and executes verifications and validations for production processes and equipment.


• Provides manufacturing decision-making information by calculating production, labor, and material costs; reviewing production schedules; estimating future requirements.


• Prepares product and process reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.


• Provides technical information support by answering questions and technical support be fulfilling requests for assistance.


• Provides hands on technical support for manufacturing process and equipment, as required.


• Project management including scoping, planning, and executing projects, including coordinating activities and task monitoring.


• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Independently uses first-principles thinking. Shows creative problem solving when presented with challenges but may require occasional help.


• Shows initiative in pursuing assigned tasks and requires no prompting to complete tasks.


• Working knowledge of manufacturing processes and assembly principles


• Ability to recognize abnormalities in production/process metrics and respond


• Capable of working with external suppliers as needed to resolve in-house problems (e.g. supplier quality issues)


• Proficient problem solver familiar with root cause analysis techniques (5 Whys, Fishbone, etc.) and investigation including determining, analyzing, or researching the root cause of an identified problem


• Excellent communication and documentation skills


• Demonstrated willingness to support projects or production lines during challenging schedules

Education/Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering or a closely related Engineering Discipline including Industrial, Mechanical, or Biomedical Engineering required


• Proficient in change management systems (ECO processes), and document control


• Proficient in using data analysis programs and Microsoft Suite, experience with VBA, C++, G-CODE, JavaScript, or similar programming preferred


• Experience using CAD (computer-aided design) software
  
  
  
  • Experience with PLC programming (e.g., Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Mitsubishi) and familiarity with industrial communication protocols (EtherNet/IP, Modbus, etc.) preferred
  
  
  • Experience with robotics, automated assembly equipment, or CNC machinery, including setup, programming, and troubleshooting, preferred.
  
  

About Hamilton

• Established, stable, and reliable company.


• Comprehensive benefits package: medical, dental, vision insurance; paid vacation and sick time; disability insurance; 401(k); tuition reimbursement; and more.


• Engaging and innovative design projects.


• Strong opportunities for professional growth.


• Commitment to sustainable design practices.


• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) may be required (provided by employer).


• Drug and background screenings required.