Manufacturing Engineer — Medical Devices & Lean Improvement

Hu-Friedy Mfg. Co., LLC; Northbrook (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Tuition assistance

Generous paid time off

401(k) matching

Merit and incentive plans

Job summary

HuFriedyGroup in Northbrook, IL seeks a Manufacturing Engineer to oversee machinery, support production lines, and drive corrective actions with root-cause analysis. This role focuses on maintaining process efficiency and quality across operations.

You will participate in CAPA, lead time studies, lean initiatives, and transfers of new products, aiming to improve yield, quality, and cycle times in a GMP environment.

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering is required.
• Minimum of two years of Manufacturing Engineering experience.
• CAD experience is a plus, preferably SolidWorks.
• Familiarity with ISO 13485, FDA Design Control, CAPA, SCAR, and audit procedures.
• Experience in structured problem-solving and use of statistical tools.
• Lean Six Sigma training or equivalent is preferred.
• Experience in Design for Manufacturing, DFMEA, PFMEA, DOE, and Validations.

Responsibilities

• Provide general oversight and monitoring of machinery, coordinating maintenance, upgrades, and repairs.
• Assist with troubleshooting problems in the manufacturing process.
• Support CAPA activities with root-cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Contribute to formal failure analysis and issue resolution for preventative actions.
• Create written documents, test plans, and reports detailing technical rationale.

Skills

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Process optimization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

HuFriedyGroup in Northbrook, IL seeks a Manufacturing Engineer to oversee machinery, support production lines, and drive corrective actions with root-cause analysis. This role focuses on maintaining process efficiency and quality across operations.

You will participate in CAPA, lead time studies, lean initiatives, and transfers of new products, aiming to improve yield, quality, and cycle times in a GMP environment.