Manufacturing Technician

Innovative Health LLC; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Innovative Health LLC in Scottsdale, AZ is seeking a Manufacturing Technician to support production and partner with the Manufacturing Engineer on process improvements. You will help ensure facilities, equipment, tooling, and documentation meet quality standards and support transfers of new products into production.

Key responsibilities include reviewing work instructions, assisting with problem solving, and supporting Lean manufacturing initiatives such as 5S and Value Stream Mapping to improve

Qualifications

• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong math and data analysis skills.
• Ability to write and execute protocols.
• Experience with Lean manufacturing concepts such as 5S and Value Stream Mapping.
• Associate degree in technical field preferred.
• Manufacturing experience in Medical Devices preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support production to ensure high volume manufacturing is unimpeded.
• Review and edit production work instructions, procedures, and forms.
• Participate in evaluating upgrades for assembly.
• Assist with hands-on problem solving and resolution of product and process issues.
• Report and facilitate correction of out-of-specification conditions.
• Perform preventative maintenance on production equipment.
• Order equipment and materials for production needs.
• Coordinate with R&D, Quality, and Regulatory for new products.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Protocols execution

Data analysis

Training others

PC proficiency

Self-starter

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Associate degree in technical field

Tools

MS Office

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

The Manufacturing Technician is responsible for supporting the Manufacturing Engineer in sustaining production and implementing process improvements. Assists production by ensuring facilities, equipment, tooling, fixtures, materials, and documentation meet production and quality requirements. Supports the transfer of new products and processes into production. Helps identify and implement Lean manufacturing initiatives to create and maintain production flow, increase throughput, and decrease costs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide general support to production to ensure high volume manufacturing is unimpeded;
  • Review and edit production work instructions, procedures, and forms.
  • Participate in the evaluation of upgrades for assembly.
  • Participate in hands-on problem solving and resolution of product and process issues.
  • Report and facilitate correction of out-of-specification conditions.
  • Perform preventative maintenance on production equipment.
  • Order equipment and materials for production need.
• Interfaces with R&D, Quality, and Regulatory to coordinate the release of new products;
  • Create production work instructions, procedures, and forms for new products.
  • Assist with production equipment layout and setup.
  • Train production personnel on new products, processes, and equipment.
  • Estimate yield, cycle time, and cost for new products.
  • Runs pre-pilot orders to ensure production systems and processes are ready for high volume manufacturing
• Works with the manufacturing engineer to identify and implement continuous improvement projects;
  • Improves manufacturing processes through optimization of production methods and equipment.
  • Assists with Lean manufacturing projects including 5S, Value Stream Mapping, Six Sigma, and Standardization.
  • Reviews production data to identify trends and resolve yield issues.
  • Assists with establish long-term stability monitors for production equipment.
  • Update systems and programs to ensure they are adding value.
  • Assists with development and implementation of production automation.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Education, Qualifications and Skills

• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills;
• Excellent math and data analysis skills;
• Strong problem-solving skills;
• Ability to write and execute protocols;
• Ability to develop and conduct studies and experiments;
• Ability to train manufacturing/QC/technicians;
• Ability to use personal computers including software such as Word, PowerPoint, and Excel;
• Self-starter and highly motivated;
• Ability to work in a fast paced, collaborative team environment;
• Ability to work with little supervision;
• Ability to have fun by motivating and encouraging other team members;
• Experience in manufacturing process improvements and lean manufacturing concepts like 5S, and Value Stream Mapping is preferred;
• Associate degree in technical field (science, math, engineering or other related degree) is preferred;
• Manufacturing experience in Medical Devices, specifically Cardio-Vascular products is preferred;