Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Surmodics, Inc.; Eden Prairie (MN); Hybrid; USD 91,000 - 136,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus program

401(k) with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Student debt repayment program

Job summary

Surmodics, Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing Process Engineer to support Coating Services. You will lead cross-functional projects, design and run experiments, and develop qualification protocols to ensure robust manufacturing processes.

The role emphasizes process improvement, data analysis, and collaboration with engineering and operations teams. The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in engineering and 5+ years of experience in process engineering; medical device experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required.
• 5+ years’ experience in process engineering; medical device industry preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to apply scientific principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects for coating services with ~70% technical ownership and successful outcomes.
• Design and execute hands-on work with input from team; develop qualification and test protocols.
• Qualify, integrate, and maintain manufacturing equipment; perform process and product qualification and validation.
• Communicate results and progress to project teams and supervisor; provide timely updates and reports.
• Maintain organized records and an efficient laboratory environment; manage supplies and equipment maintenance.

Skills

Analytical skills

Ability to apply scientific principles

Team player

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Tools

Spreadsheets

Word processing

Database software

Job description

Surmodics is pursuing highly differentiated medical devices that are designed to address unmet clinical needs and engineered to the most demanding requirements. This key growth strategy leverages the combination of the Company’s expertise in proprietary surface technologies, along with enhanced device design, development and manufacturing capabilities. The Company mission remains to improve the detection and treatment of disease.

Job Summary

Manufacturing support for Coating Services including resolution of quality issues, equipment design and process improvements .

Responsibilities

Leads Operations P rojects ( 7 0%)

• Have overall responsibility for the successful t echnical outcome of the project
• Designs and e xecutes hands-on work with input from team members
• Develops qualification and test pro tocols and executes experiments .
• Uses software tools for data analysis and perfor ms statistical analysis of data . Evaluates and interprets experimental results in written reports .
• Evaluates purchase of equip ment and qualification strategy . Qualify, integrate, and maintain manufacturing equipment. Perform process and product qualification and validation
• Identify process improvement (client or internally-driven ) requirements
• Prepare process improvement proposals including timeline and resource needs
• Execute project and provide leadership to Operations team
• Facilitate efforts to complete project tasks amongst shared internal resources and outside vend ors
• Execute, internal tech transfer, as recipient of processes, of projects to operations
• Assist lower level engineers and technicians. May have direct supervisory responsibilities

Communicates results, progress, and issues to project teams and supervisor ( 2 0%)

• Maintains complete, organized, and up-to-date records .
• Provide prompt and professional updates
• Prepares and presents oral and written reports
• Interface with clients, independently in some cases, to assure s uccessful execution of projects
• Provide updates to management and tr ack project budget and timeline

Maintains an efficient and organized laboratory environment ( 1 0%)

• Maintains manufacturing supplies
• Maintains critical equipment spare part inventories
• Maintains equipment and documents maintenance activities

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering
• 5+ years’ experience in process engineering. Me dical device industry preferred
• Ability to apply analytical skills and scientific technical principles in problem solving and development
• Demonstrated computer skills preferably spreadsheets, word processing, database and other applicable software programs
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills and the ability to work effectively as a team member

Core Behavioral Competencies

Thought Leadership

Business Acumen: Leverages insights on the company’s business drivers, market, and industr y to drive effective decisions.

Strategic Mindset: Possesses a broad perspective, a strateg ic mindset, and an external focus .

Innovation: Continues the entrepreneurial spirt driving improvement, experimentation, and/or intelligent risk-taking.

Collaboration : Creates a culture in which employees work together for the good of the company and its customers .

Developing Talent: Identifies, deploys, and develops strong team member.

Courage: Takes charge and conveys authority, determination, and resolve.

Results Leadership

Driving Execution : Knows how to get things done to satisfy customers and meet business targets .

Leading Change: Drives change in the organization’s systems, processes, people and culture.

Driving Alignment: Creates a shared understanding of and alignment to the organization’s direction and priorities.

Self-Leadership

Initiative : Is motivated by challenges and remains determined in the face of obstacles.

Self-Development: Continuously looks for opportunities to gain insights, apply learnings, and demonstrate new skills.

Adaptability: Adapts effectively to change with self-confidence, composure, and optimism.

The above list reflects the general details necessary to describe the princip al and essential functions of the position and shall not be construed as the only duties that many be assigned for the position. All positions are responsible for Quality (in compliance with quality systems) and Safety (health and hygiene policies, procedures and directives).

Surmodics determines base pay by evaluating market data, internal equity, skills, abilities and level of experiences for each unique, potential employee.

Surmodics offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including a bonus program, 401(k) with employer match, tuition reimbursement and student debt repayment program.

Surmodics is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

Targeted Salary Range

$90,686 - $135,913 USD