Manufacturing Engineer 3

V R Della Infotech Inc; Peachtree Corners (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

V R Della Infotech Inc in Peachtree Corners, GA is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to support duplication, qualification and sustaining of MP robotic systems. You will analyze factory data to drive yield, reliability, and cost improvements while collaborating with electrical, mechanical and software teams.

Essential duties include duplicating and scaling manufacturing lines, providing DFx input, ownership from production through end-of-life, and creating efficient mid-volume assembly processes.

Qualifications

• Candidate must be of high character and energy with regard for detail.
• Demonstrated Electro-mechanical and/or Process Engineering ability.
• Demonstrated ability in failure analysis and continuous improvement.
• "Self-starter" attitude and hands-on environment, where he/she can demonstrate an ability to work with other engineers to influence product design to improve reliability.
• Troubleshooting mind set - an ability to systematically and effectively break down a system or process into subparts to identify failures and troubleshoot to component level.
• Excellent documentation skills and ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing across all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Duplicate, qualify, and scale surgical robotic systems manufacturing lines in the new facility.
• Provide product and process Design for Manufacturability input to enhance manufacturability and servicing.
• Take ownership of products from production phase through end-of-life.
• Assist in creation and maintenance of efficient "mid-volume" manufacturing assembly line, specifying and/or refining BOMs, workflow processes and detailed work instructions.
• Provide training and support to production technicians.
• Design, qualify, document, and introduce production and service assembly/test fixtures & equipment.
• Maintain compliance with medical device quality system including corrective action closure, discrepant material dispositions, and change implementation.
• Provide technical support analyzing and/or perform failure analysis for discrepant production components, assemblies, and field returns.
• Lead/participate in initiatives focused on yield improvement, material cost reduction, capacity enhancement, and outsourcing of assemblies.
• Must possess strong communication skills to interface with technicians, product development, planning, purchasing, regulatory, inspection, customer support, and clinical marketing organizations.
• Manage and allocate team resources over multiple projects. Negotiate for needed resources from other teams to enable project success as needed.
• Create budget estimates for tooling, test equipment, prototype designs, and first article activities. Assist material procurement and supplier quality teams with development and maintenance of contract manufacturers for mechanical assembly.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Electro-mechanical engineering

Process engineering

Failure analysis

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Cross-functional communication

Education

BS degree in Mechanical/Biomedical Engineering

Job description

Job Title

Manufacturing Engineer

Pay

53.24

Job Level (as applicable)

Professional 3-C

Ways of Working (as applicable)

Onsite

Assigned Location (as applicable)

Peachtree Corners

Travel Percent for Job (as applicable)

10-20%

Primary Function of Position

You will be responsible for supporting the duplication, qualification, and sustaining of manufacturing lines that build Multi Port (MP) robotic systems in Peachtree Corners, GA. You will perform regular analysis of factory data and use it to anticipate and solve manufacturing/quality problems, delivering improvements in yield, reliability, serviceability, manufacturability, testability, capacity and cost. Interface with cross-functional engineering teams including electrical, mechanical and software disciplines. This position is highly collaborative, and strong communication/presentation skills will provide you with high visibility amongst the engineering, production, and management teams.

Essential Job Duties

• Duplicate, qualify, and scale surgical robotic systems manufacturing lines in the new facility.
• Provide product and process Design for Manufacturability input to enhance manufacturability and servicing.
• Take ownership of products from production phase through end-of-life.
• Assist in creation and maintenance of efficient "mid-volume" manufacturing assembly line, specifying and/or refining BOMs, workflow processes and detailed work instructions.
• Provide training and support to production technicians.
• Design, qualify, document, and introduce production and service assembly/test fixtures & equipment.
• Maintain compliance with medical device quality system including corrective action closure, discrepant material dispositions, and change implementation.
• Provide technical support analyzing and/or perform failure analysis for discrepant production components, assemblies, and field returns.
• Lead/participate in initiatives focused on yield improvement, material cost reduction, capacity enhancement, and outsourcing of assemblies.
• Must possess strong communication skills to interface with technicians, product development, planning, purchasing, regulatory, inspection, customer support, and clinical marketing organizations.
• Manage and allocate team resources over multiple projects. Negotiate for needed resources from other teams to enable project success as needed.
• Create budget estimates for tooling, test equipment, prototype designs, and first article activities. Assist material procurement and supplier quality teams with development and maintenance of contract manufacturers for mechanical assembly.
• Perform other duties as required.

Required Skills and Experience

• Candidate must be of high character and energy with regard for detail.
• Demonstrated Electro-mechanical and/or Process Engineering ability.
• Demonstrated ability in failure analysis and continuous improvement.
• "Self-starter" attitude and comfort in a hands‑on environment, where he/she can demonstrate an ability to work with other engineers to influence product design to improve reliability.
• Troubleshooting mind set - an ability to systematically and effectively break down a system or process into subparts to identify failures and troubleshoot to component level.
• Excellent documentation skills and ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing across all levels of the organization.

Required Education and Training

• BS degree in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or equivalent.
• 3-5 years relevant work experience.

Working Conditions

None

Preferred Skills and Experience

• MS degree in an Engineering discipline.
• 5-7 years relevant work experience as a design or manufacturing engineer supporting product with significant mechanical content.
• Prior experience with various sensor applications and technologies, including reliability and performance assessment.
• Prior experience working in an FDA/ISO regulated environment.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively design experiments.
• Prior project leadership experience.
• Prior supplier quality responsibility.