Project Manufacturing Engineer

Hardware FYI; Durham (CT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Hobson & Motzer, a Division of Vantedge Medical, is seeking a Project Manufacturing Engineer to lead manufacturing process development and cost improvements for medical components. This salaried, on-site role entails guiding projects from requirements to validation and collaborating with quality and customers.

You will mentor other engineers, drive continuous improvement, and deploy new technologies. Candidates need a BS degree and 2–4 years of related experience with gauging, design methods,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (B.S.) in a related field and 2–4 years' experience.
• Gauge, Methods/Design, and Geometric Tolerance experience.
• Use and calibration of measuring equipment.
• Documentation design and control knowledge.
• Leadership, judgment, and strong written/verbal communications.

Responsibilities

• Identify, document, and communicate customer requirements (documented or verbal).
• Manage projects to meet scope, product requirements, and due dates.
• Develop and implement efficient, economical manufacturing processes per customer needs.
• Research and deploy new technologies to support the business plan.
• Resolve manufacturing problems using scientific methods in a timely manner.
• Coordinate with Quality for project planning and engineering changes.

Skills

Gauging

Methods/Design

Geometric Tolerance

Documentation

Leadership

Verbal Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree (B.S.) in related field

Job description

Description

Project Manufacturing Engineer

Full-time | Permanent

Salaried | On-site

About Us;

Hobson & Motzer, a Division of Vantedge Medical, is an organization that has a reputation for outstanding leadership, innovation and expertise. Our employees use their creativity and talent to invent new solutions, meet new demands and offer the most effective services in the industry.

Vantedge Medical is the premier metals-based med-tech solutions partner from concept to full-scale manufacturing. We are at the forefront of precision engineering and innovation, specializing in the development and manufacturing of vital components for medical markets such as Robotic Assisted Surgery, Orthopedics, Surgical Instruments, Dental, and more. Our teams work in unison, collaborating and problem-solving to serve the manufacturing needs of the top Medical Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) around the globe. Making a difference in the lives of patients and their families drives us to go above and beyond every day. With a steadfast commitment to advancing medical technology, we take immense pride in the work we do – and have a lot of fun doing it.

About this Opportunity:The Project Manufacturing Engineer effectively develops and communicates the technical requirements for the implementation of efficient, economical manufacturing processes required for product realization. This role effectively resolves manufacturing problems in a timely manner and continually evaluates and makes cost, quality, and productivity improvements to manufacturing processes. The Project Manufacturing Engineer mentors and leads other engineers in fulfilling their duties in an efficient and effective manner. This position leads continuous improvement projects and activities.

Responsibilities:

• Applies professional training and experience to identify, document, and communicate customer requirements, both documented and verbal.
• Manage projects according to documented procedures to ensure project scope, product requirements are met. Project management will include prompt and concise reporting of details including target condition, actions and next steps with due dates.
• Develops and implements effective, economical manufacturing processes according to customer needs and the cost standards developed in quoting.
• Research and deploy new technologies in support of the Hobson & Motzer business plan.
• Evaluates and effectively resolves manufacturing problems using scientific thinking and methods as they arise in a timely manner.
• Applies professional training and experience to identify, document and communicate customer requirements, both documented and verbal.
• Plan, schedule, and facilitate formal and informal review meetings at suitable stages of a project.
• Plan and coordinate the process/product validation activities, including customer approval.
• May be required to communicate with customers on technical issues related to assigned projects/products.
• Coordinate project activities with internal and external functions as required.
• Coordinates with Quality for planning of new projects and engineering changes.
• Monitor, analyze, and coordinate improvement activities for assigned production products and processes.
• Develops and creates written documentation for manufacturing processes, instructions, purchase specifications, etc.
• Effectively interact with company personnel at all levels.
• Maintains a professional attitude and presence when dealing with customers.
• Meet departmental goals, as directed.
• Understand and follow all quality systems procedures.
• Facilitate teams for problem solving & continuous improvement projects.
• Collaborate with coworkers in continuous Improvement activities and the idea system.
• Maintains an organized, clean and safe work environment and follows 6S standards
• Properly follows all H & M procedures and policies.
• Uses correct P.P.E. per JHA's and job description.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• Bachelor's degree (B.S.) and 2-4 years related experience and/or training; Associate's degree (A.S.) and a minimum of 5 years related experience and/or training.
• Gauging, Methods/Design, Geometric Tolerance experience
• Use and calibration of measuring equipment
• Documentation design and control knowledge
• Leadership and Judgment skills
• Superior written and verbal communications skills
• Methodical, organized work habits
• Drive, initiative and follow-up
• Dependability and Stability
• Problem Solving Insight using scientific methodology