Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Cadwell; Kennewick (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A medical devices company located in Kennewick, WA is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Manager to lead the team responsible for optimizing manufacturing processes, ensuring compliance with industry regulations, and mentoring engineering staff. The role demands expertise in process engineering and a solid background in regulated manufacturing environments. The company values continuous improvement and looks for candidates with a strategic mindset who can innovate and guide teams effectively.

Qualifications

• Comprehensive knowledge of Process Engineering and Optimization.
• Thorough knowledge of Manufacturing Engineering discipline as it applies to NPI.
• Demonstrated ability to create/manage a vision and innovate.

Responsibilities

• Oversees the creation, maintenance, and improvement of manufacturing systems.
• Monitors the manufacturing industry for state-of-the-art practices.
• Provides mentorship and guidance to the Manufacturing Engineering team.

Skills

Process Engineering and Optimization

Device manufacturing environment knowledge

Change control processes

Design-for-manufacture concepts

New Product Introduction (NPI)

Continuous Improvement processes

Automation and Technology Integration

Strategic planning and organization

Risk assessment and communication

Education

Greater than seven years of relevant professional experience

Experience in manufacturing regulated equipment

Job description

Overview

Position Summary: The Manufacturing Engineering Manager leads the Manufacturing Engineering team in the development, management, and continuous improvement of the manufacturing lines, equipment, processes, and training on the production floor. As the owner of how manufacturing at Cadwell is done this key role oversees a team of skilled Manufacturing engineers that ensure production is able to meet Cadwell’s growing business demands. This leader supports both their technical development, as well as identifies, plans, and guides their work to optimize production efficiency, quality, and consistency.

Responsibilities

• Oversees and leads the creation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the manufacturing systems (processes, equipment, training, etc.) used to manufacture Cadwell’s medical devices, both for existing and new designs
• Oversees and leads the specification, development, and maintenance of production line test methods, processes, and fixtures; ensures that the approach to testing scales to meet Cadwell’s growing business needs
• Develop, maintain and track capital equipment budget for needed manufacturing investments
• Actively monitors the manufacturing industry for state of the art in these areas to ensure Cadwell’s production environment is robust, efficient, and scalable
• Ensure the team, process, and systems align with applicable regulations (FDA 21 CFR Part 820, ISO 13485, 2017/745/EU Medical Device Regulation); supports internal and external audits from FDA and Notified Bodies
• Oversees and leads the development and continuous improvement of Cadwell's equipment calibration program, defining the appropriate strategy for in-house versus outsourced calibration; ensures program efficiency, compliance, and scalability.
• Partners with other departments such as R&D, Supplier Quality, IT, Production, Regulatory Affairs, and Quality Assurance to ensure smooth design transfers and efficient day-to-day operation of the production environment
• Oversees and leads the Manufacturing Engineering team through the NPI and design transfer processes; ensures that designs and their manufacturing processes are robust and repeatable
• Provides mentorship and guidance to the Manufacturing Engineering team, assisting in their development and strategically growing and diversifying their skillset to best support Cadwell’s success
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Comprehensive knowledge of Process Engineering and Optimization to improve efficiency, utilization, throughput and yield
• Comprehensive knowledge of the device manufacturing environment and problem solving within its unique technical, regulatory, and operational challenges
• Thorough knowledge and experience with change control processes and activities
• Thorough knowledge of design-for-manufacture concepts and practical application thereof during the engineering development process
• Thorough knowledge of the Manufacturing Engineering discipline as it applies to NPI, including production line setup, test procedure development, and measurement of manufacturing system performance against defined acceptance criteria
• Thorough knowledge of New Product Introduction (NPI) and the design lifecycle, with hands on experience in leading programs through each phase - from engineering development through manufacturing validation, production release, and the ongoing manufacturing support of active designs
• Thorough knowledge of Continuous Improvement processes (i.e. Lean Manufacturing - Six Sigma, Kaizen, 5S, etc.)
• Thorough knowledge of Automation and Technology Integration; experience with practical applications of technologies and smart manufacturing integration to increase quality and reduce rework.
• Demonstrated ability to create/manage a vision and think strategically, plan and organize, innovate, analyze complex data and situations, and exercise sound judgment; able to communicate that vision, motivate and lead employees, and collaborate with other teams
• Demonstrated ability to assess and clearly communicate risk with appropriate urgency, ensuring manufacturing programs stay on schedule; brings a strategic perspective that enables effective contingency planning, cross functional alignment, and consistent follow-through on execution

Education / Experience

• Typically has greater than seven (7) years of relevant professional or technical engineering management experience of increasing responsibility and difficulty of assignment
• Experience manufacturing regulated equipment. Ideally this experience is in a medical or similar safety-conscious, highly regulated industry

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