Manufacturing R&D Engineer - PECM/ECF Specialist

Vantedge Medical Company; Durham (CT); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Vantedge Medical Company is seeking a Manufacturing / R&D Engineer to lead process development and continuous improvement across PECM, ECF, and related manufacturing technologies at our Wallingford and Durham, CT facilities.

You will apply engineering expertise, project management, and problem-solving skills to improve quality, delivery, cost, and capacity in a contract manufacturing environment by driving process validation, tooling design, and documentation while collaborating with

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of manufacturing, process development, or R&D engineering experience.
• Experience in medical device manufacturing or other highly regulated industries preferred.
• Direct experience with PECM, ECF, or advanced precision manufacturing processes strongly preferred.
• Experience with GD&T, methods engineering, and fixture/tooling design.
• Knowledge of measurement systems, gauging techniques, and calibration practices.
• Understanding process validation, documentation control, and quality systems.
• Strong project management and technical problem-solving capabilities.
• Experience in applying scientific methods, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement tools.
• Strong leadership, decision-making, and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead process development and continuous improvement projects involving PECM, ECF, and related manufacturing technologies.
• Develop, validate, and implement robust, cost-effective manufacturing processes that meet customer and business requirements.
• Manage engineering projects, including defining objectives, tracking progress, communicating status, and driving timely completion of action items.
• Investigate and resolve manufacturing challenges using scientific and data-driven problem-solving methodologies.
• Design and develop tooling, fixtures, work instructions, process documentation, and validation protocols.
• Support new product introductions and process transfers from development through production.
• Collaborate with Operations, Quality, R&D, Project Engineering, and Business Development teams to improve manufacturing performance and deploy new technologies.
• Research, evaluate, and implement emerging technologies aligned with company growth strategies.
• Lead root cause investigations, corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs), and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Plan and facilitate technical reviews and project meetings throughout the project lifecycle.
• Communicate with customers regarding technical matters, project updates, and manufacturing solutions as required.
• Ensure compliance with quality system requirements, regulatory standards, and company procedures.
• Support Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement efforts, including participation in the company idea system.
• Maintain a safe, organized work environment and comply with 6S, PPE, and safety requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Project management

Problem solving

Leadership

Communication

Quality systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

GD&T

Job description

Vantedge Medical Company is seeking a Manufacturing / R&D Engineer to lead process development and continuous improvement across PECM, ECF, and related manufacturing technologies at our Wallingford and Durham, CT facilities.

You will apply engineering expertise, project management, and problem-solving skills to improve quality, delivery, cost, and capacity in a contract manufacturing environment by driving process validation, tooling design, and documentation while collaborating with