Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Vander-Bend Manufacturing; Wheeling (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the med-tech sector is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to join its innovative team. In this pivotal role, you will provide technical support to production, assist in launching new products, and drive process improvements within a state-of-the-art facility. Your expertise in mechanical engineering and CNC operations will be crucial as you collaborate with customers to enhance product specifications and ensure top-quality manufacturing processes. If you are passionate about making a difference in the medical field and thrive in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of mechanical experience in a manufacturing environment required.
• Ability to design processes and operate CNC machines is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support production with machine setups and troubleshooting.
• Collaborate with customers to improve specifications and resolve issues.
• Monitor performance of new parts and train manufacturing functions.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

CNC Machine Operation

Problem Solving

Continuous Improvement

CAD Software

DFM (Design for Manufacturing)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Experience in a machining environment

Tools

Solidworks

CAD/CAM software

Job description

*We are not accepting candidates from third party agencies.

About Us:

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 the Role:

The Senior Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for providing technical support to Production, assisting customers with DFM, launching new products into production, and identifying/implementing process improvements within the Wheeling, IL facility. Markets served are primarily medical device (with a focus on robotic surgery), therefore experience within an ISO13485 facility is desirable. Manufacturing processes include Swiss screw, high-speed 5-axis, vertical milling, assembly, packaging, passivation, and cleaning.

Responsibilities:

Production Support:

• Support Production with machine setups, troubleshooting, operator training, and other functions.
• Identify, implement, and document process improvements including cycle time, tool life, process capability, and automation.
• Select, qualify, and launch new equipment in the factory.
• Support Engineering with part updates, machine layouts, and programs, as well as other functions.

Customer Interface & Design for Manufacturing (DFM):

• Collaborate with customers to identify and suggest modifications to customer specifications to improve cost, quality, and/or lead time.
• Communicate design changes and updates to the relevant internal teams.
• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues, working closely with manufacturing teams to implement corrective actions.

New Part Introduction (NPI):

• Work with the quoting team to assign accurate costs to new parts based on materials, labor, and production complexity. Provide technical input to support accurate and competitive pricing for new products.
• Generate prints, tool layouts, and programs on newly awarded business. Develop and document detailed routing steps for new parts to guide production teams.
• Monitor and measure the performance of new parts in production, gathering data on quality, efficiency, and output.
• Train manufacturing functions on the specifics of new parts, including setup, operation, and quality control procedures. Create and maintain training materials.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements / Skills:

• 7+ years of mechanical experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read and understand part prints.
• Ability to design processes, operate, and set up CNC Machines (Swiss, Vertical Milling, 5-axis).
• Ability to generate drawings with CAD software; Solidworks is a plus.
• Ability to use CAD/CAM software.
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment.
• Driven attitude for problem solving and continuous improvement.
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field is desired; however, experience as an Engineer in a machining environment may be substituted for a degree.