Senior Manufacturing Engineer: Lean Leader for NPI & Ops

Arch-Medical-Solutions; Elmhurst (IL); On-site; USD 108,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

Arch-Medical-Solutions is seeking a seasoned engineer to drive Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement across our medical device production. You will collaborate with CNC machinists, setup technicians, engineers, and leaders to optimize cycles, tooling, and workflows.

You’ll analyze production data in ERP systems (Epicor preferred) to identify trends, root causes, and opportunities, while leading Kaizen, Six Sigma, and Lean deployments from concept through execution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering (strongly preferred), or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years of experience in production, manufacturing engineering, or operations leadership.
• Experience in medical device manufacturing.
• Strong hands‑on knowledge of CNC machining (milling, turning, Swiss‑turning).
• Working knowledge of G-code/M‑code, Mastercam, cutters, inserts, and tooling selection.
• Solid understanding of GD&T (ASME Y14.5).
• Familiarity with ISO 13485 and FDA 21 CFR 820.
• Proven leadership, project management, and facilitation skills.
• Comfort working cross‑functionally with Quality, Engineering, Inventory, Maintenance, and Leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement initiatives delivering gains in quality and productivity.
• Partner with CNC machinists, setup technicians, engineers and leaders to optimize cycles and tooling.
• Analyze production data using ERP systems (Epicor preferred) to identify trends and root causes.
• Champion Kaizen, Six Sigma, and Lean deployments from concept to execution.
• Investigate and implement new manufacturing technologies, tools, and fixtures.
• Perform root cause analysis and corrective actions on internal and external issues.
• Mentor and train operations teams on Lean principles to sustain improvement.
• Support new product introductions, plant layouts, and process validations.
• Serve as a key member of the plant leadership team, promoting safety and excellence.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Continuous Improvement

CNC Machining

G-code/M-code

Mastercam

GD&T

ISO 13485

FDA 21 CFR 820

Leadership

Project Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

Epicor ERP

Job description

Arch-Medical-Solutions is seeking a seasoned engineer to drive Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement across our medical device production. You will collaborate with CNC machinists, setup technicians, engineers, and leaders to optimize cycles, tooling, and workflows.

You’ll analyze production data in ERP systems (Epicor preferred) to identify trends, root causes, and opportunities, while leading Kaizen, Six Sigma, and Lean deployments from concept through execution.