Manufacturing Engineer - Process Innovation & Lean

extremitycare; Town of Columbus (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

extremitycare seeks a Manufacturing Engineer to provide technical support to the manufacturing floor, improve processes, and train operators in extrusion, molding, and assembly for medical devices. The role emphasizes root-cause analyses, CAPA closure, and cross-functional collaboration to meet cost, quality, and delivery goals.

The ideal candidate holds a BS in Engineering with polymer focus and 3+ years in manufacturing, preferably in the medical device sector, with Six Sigma and lean

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering with a focus on Polymer Science, or related field, preferred.
• 3 years' experience in manufacturing environment preferably in medical devices.
• Experience in thermoset or thermoplastic extrusion, molding and/or assembly process for medical devices is preferred.
• Six Sigma Green or Black Belt preferred
• Lean Manufacturing preferred

Responsibilities

• Improve existing processes, lead scrap reduction teams through lean methodologies, and participate in value improvement projects.
• Provide technical assistance, process development and engineering support on the manufacturing floor including extrusion, molding, and packaging areas.
• Train production operators, mentor process technicians and engage maintenance personnel in resolving process, material, mold, tooling, and equipment problems using systematic methods of troubleshooting and corrective action.
• Support flawless launch activities through active participation in FMEA, PFD, design reviews, Kaizen and other cross-functional events.
• Execute validation and qualification protocols (IQ/OQ/PQ) for new product, equipment, tooling, and processes; re-validate existing equipment as per SOP.
• Document lessons learned and report status of all projects and assignments timely.
• Generate, update, and implement process documentation including ECOs, operator work instructions, and manufacturing procedures.
• Close O CAPAs in a timely manner and track milestones with project management tools.
• Follow SOPs and Work Instructions; maintain EH&S standards.

Skills

Communication

Adaptability

Team player

Instruction following

Math & Science

Background check

Education

BS in Engineering

Six Sigma Green Belt

Job description

extremitycare seeks a Manufacturing Engineer to provide technical support to the manufacturing floor, improve processes, and train operators in extrusion, molding, and assembly for medical devices. The role emphasizes root-cause analyses, CAPA closure, and cross-functional collaboration to meet cost, quality, and delivery goals.

The ideal candidate holds a BS in Engineering with polymer focus and 3+ years in manufacturing, preferably in the medical device sector, with Six Sigma and lean