Manufacturing Engineer III

CooperSurgical; Trumbull (CT); On-site; USD 100,000 - 133,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

401(k)

Parental leave

Fertility benefits

Paid time off (vacation, personal, orS

Job summary

CooperSurgical is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer III (ME3) focused on controls, automation, and electronics to solve complex manufacturing problems and drive process improvements.

You will lead automation initiatives, investigate root causes, and support daily operations with the maintenance team. Mentorship of junior engineers and collaboration with R&D are expected, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Experience with medical device manufacturing processes.
• Proficiency in Lean Six Sigma and root cause analysis.
• Strong project management and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Design and development of efficient manufacturing processes and automation for medical device products, with a focus on quality, cost-effectiveness, and scalability.
• Optimize existing manufacturing processes via automation and Lean Six Sigma to improve efficiency, yield, and productivity while maintaining regulatory compliance.
• Conduct process validations, process capability studies, and root cause analyses to identify and resolve manufacturing issues and implement corrective actions.
• Develop and lead project plans and proposals including Gantt charts, cost-benefit analysis, risk assessments, and regulatory strategies.
• Collaborate with R&D teams to ensure new products are designed for manufacturability and proper process validation.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior manufacturing engineers, fostering knowledge sharing.
• Develop and maintain manufacturing documentation: work instructions, SOPs, and process control plans.
• Support the manufacturing floor with maintenance engineers and technicians to resolve downtime.

Skills

Controls

Automation

Electronics

Lean Six Sigma

Statistical analysis (Minitab)

Problem solving

Cross-functional teamwork

Communication

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Visio

Job description

Job Description The Manufacturing Engineer III, concentrated on controls, automation, and electronics (ME3) at CooperSurgical will focus on solutioning complex manufacturing problems and implementing process improvements. The ME3 will apply their skills in automation and electronics via the implementation of new, and improvement of existing, automation systems, investigation of the root cause of various complex manufacturing problems and support daily operations through the support of the maintenance technician team. The ME3 may lead large projects that may have up to 2 supporting engineers

Responsibilities

• Design and development of efficient manufacturing processes and automation for medical device products, with a focus on quality, cost-effectiveness, and scalability.
• Optimize existing manufacturing processes via automation and the application of Lean Six Sigma concepts to improve efficiency, yield, and productivity while maintaining compliance with regulatory and quality standards, often using lean manufacturing techniques.
• Conduct process validations, process capability studies, and root cause analyses to identify and resolve manufacturing issues, implementing corrective actions as needed.
• Develop and lead project plans and proposals that include elements such as Gantt charts, cost-benefit analysis, risk assessments, and regulatory strategies.
• Collaborate with R&D teams to ensure new products are designed for manufacturability, considering assembly methods, equipment selection, and process validation requirements.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior manufacturing engineers, fostering a culture of knowledge sharing and professional development.
• Develop and maintain manufacturing documentation, including work instructions, standard operating procedures, and process control plans, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Support the manufacturing floor via partnering with maintenance engineers and technicians to resolve day-to-day downtime.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of medical device manufacturing processes. Experience in any of the following:
• Controls, Automation, and/or Electronics
• Strong computer skills with the ability to use Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Visio. Advanced skills preferred .
• Proficiency in Lean Six Sigma concepts, statistical analysis tools (e.g., Minitab), and root cause analysis.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team environment.
• Knowledge of quality and regulatory requirements, such as ISO 13485, FDA QSR, EU MDR and GMP.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to convey complex technical information to diverse audiences.

Our Benefits

As an employee of CooperSurgical, you'll receive an outstanding total compensation plan. As we believe your compensation goes beyond your paycheck, we offer a great compensation package, medical coverage, 401(k), parental leave, fertility benefits, paid time off for vacation, personal, sick and holidays, and multiple other perks and benefits.

Please visit us at www.coopersurgical.com to learn more about CooperSurgical and the benefits of becoming a member of our team.

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

Pay transparency statement (CA, CO, CT, HI, IL, MD, MN, NJ, NY, VT, WA, or Remote)

For U.S. locations that require disclosure of compensation, the starting base pay for this role is between $99,959 - $133,278. The actual base pay includes many factors and is subject to change and modification in the future. This position may also be eligible for other types of compensation and benefits.