Manufacturing Equipment Engineer - Precision Devices

Nextern; Maple Grove, Northern (MN, KY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Birthday holiday

Life insurance

Family leave

Disability insurance

Taco Thursdays

Job summary

Nextern seeks a Manufacturing Equipment Engineer 2 to own the equipment and inspection-equipment lifecycle for our manufacturing lines, including specifications, drawings, PM, fixture/tooling ownership, and qualification of new equipment such as laser micrometers.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of experience owning production equipment in a regulated environment, with preference for medical device exposure and qualification of precision metrology equipment.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years owning production equipment, fixtures, or tooling in regulated manufacturing (medical device preferred).
• Experience specifying/qualifying precision metrology or inspection equipment.
• Direct experience with laser micrometer/non-contact gauging systems preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Own and maintain equipment specs, drawings, and documentation; ensure as-built aligns with configuration.
• Build and run a preventive maintenance program with Technicians; plan PM schedules and spare parts.
• Own fixture and tooling design, qualification, and lifecycle management; manage revisions.

Skills

Equipment validation (IQ/OQ/PQ), TMV

GD&T, drawings, CAD review

Professional certs (CMfgE/CQE)

Education

Bachelor’s in Mechanical, Electrical or Manufacturing Eng

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Nextern seeks a Manufacturing Equipment Engineer 2 to own the equipment and inspection-equipment lifecycle for our manufacturing lines, including specifications, drawings, PM, fixture/tooling ownership, and qualification of new equipment such as laser micrometers.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of experience owning production equipment in a regulated environment, with preference for medical device exposure and qualification of precision metrology equipment.