Principal Manufacturing Engineer: Metals & Med Device

Hydrogen Group; Draper (UT); On-site; USD 80,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

Hydrogen Group seeks an experienced Principal Manufacturing Engineer to lead metals manufacturing processes for medical device production. The role focuses on process validation, equipment qualification, and continuous improvement in a highly regulated environment.

You will drive Lean Six Sigma initiatives, troubleshoot complex issues, and mentor cross-functional teams to achieve quality, yield, and regulatory compliance. 18-month contract in Draper, UT.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering is required.
• 8+ years of Manufacturing Engineering experience required.
• Experience in medical device industry or other highly regulated manufacturing environment.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead manufacturing engineering projects involving process validation, equipment qualification, and production support.
• Design, execute, and document engineering studies, experiments, protocols, and technical reports.
• Develop and improve metals manufacturing processes including laser cutting, heat treatment, shape setting, electropolishing, passivation, welding and joining, machining, cleaning, and inspection.
• Investigate and resolve manufacturing issues including CAPAs, nonconformances, process deviations, audit findings, and yield concerns.
• Implement Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies to improve process capability and operational efficiency.
• Perform statistical analysis using Minitab to support process improvements and validation activities.
• Develop and revise work instructions, validation documents, training materials, and technical reports.
• Conduct time studies and analyze production methods to improve manufacturing efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with quality systems, environmental health & safety (EHS), and medical device manufacturing regulations.

Skills

Manufacturing engineering

Metals manufacturing

Process validation

Equipment qualification

Minitab

Lean Six Sigma

CAPA investigations

Root cause analysis

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

8+ years manufacturing engineering experience

Tools

Minitab

Job description

Hydrogen Group seeks an experienced Principal Manufacturing Engineer to lead metals manufacturing processes for medical device production. The role focuses on process validation, equipment qualification, and continuous improvement in a highly regulated environment.

You will drive Lean Six Sigma initiatives, troubleshoot complex issues, and mentor cross-functional teams to achieve quality, yield, and regulatory compliance. 18-month contract in Draper, UT.