NPI Manufacturing Engineer - MedTech Prototyping

Intuitive; Blacksburg (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Intuitive is seeking a skilled engineer to contribute to development of sensing platforms for minimally invasive robotic surgery. You will participate in new product teams, refining electro-mechanical components, assemblies, process docs, tooling and test methods to improve manufacturability, reliability and cost.

The role involves leading line development, process validation, and continuous improvement across manufacturing operations, with a focus on quality and efficiency in medical device

Responsibilities

• Create and improve low- to mid-volume manufacturing lines, refining BOMs, workflows, manufacturing plans and work instructions.
• Develop manufacturing lines by prototyping parts, training operators, and identifying needed fixtures/tooling for validation.
• Design, document, procure, qualify, implement and improve fixtures, tools, and equipment.
• Define and document PMC processes for new fixtures and tools.
• Analyze manufacturing lines from a risk perspective (PFMEA) and validate critical tests.
• Validate and qualify manufacturing equipment and processes to production status (IQ/OQ/PQ).
• Provide production support for sustaining and startup lines as needed.
• Test software releases before deploying on manufacturing lines.
• Lead continuous improvement projects for first pass yield, cycle time, reliability, capacity and cost.
• Provide DFx input to enhance manufacturability of new products (Manufacturing, Assembly).
• Maintain connections with leading equipment suppliers and stay updated on state-of-the-art processes.
• Mentor others in manufacturing process validations, FMEAs and Production Master Validation Plans.

Job description

Intuitive is seeking a skilled engineer to contribute to development of sensing platforms for minimally invasive robotic surgery. You will participate in new product teams, refining electro-mechanical components, assemblies, process docs, tooling and test methods to improve manufacturability, reliability and cost.

The role involves leading line development, process validation, and continuous improvement across manufacturing operations, with a focus on quality and efficiency in medical device