Senior NPI Manufacturing Engineer Onsite Process Optimizer

USA-MiniMed Distribution Corp. 1018; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 97,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

MiniMed Distribution Corp. in Northridge, CA is seeking a Sr. NPI Manufacturing Engineer to design and optimize manufacturing processes, layouts and equipment for improved efficiency, quality and productivity. You will work with engineering to align designs with manufacturing needs and drive corrective actions.

The role emphasizes applying SPC concepts, ensuring regulatory compliance, and supporting cross-functional teams. Travel may be required to support project goals.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's degree and minimum of 4 years of relevant experience, or advanced degree with a minimum of 2 years relevant experience.
• Experience designing manufacturing processes, layouts, and equipment for efficiency and quality.
• Willingness to travel 20%–30% domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Designs manufacturing processes, procedures and production layouts for assemblies, equipment installation, processing, machining and material handling.
• Arranges machines for efficient plant utilization and productivity.
• Specifies procedures for fabrication of tools and equipment affecting product performance.
• Adapts designs to factory conditions and production needs.
• Implements inspection/test requirements in production plans.
• Inspects machinery performance and initiates corrective actions to ensure quality.
• Develops processes applicable to statistical process control and related techniques.
• Guides engineering on design concepts and equipment utilization.
• Ensures compliance with regulations and quality standards.

Skills

Manufacturing design

Process optimization

Equipment validation

Statistical analysis

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree

Job description

MiniMed Distribution Corp. in Northridge, CA is seeking a Sr. NPI Manufacturing Engineer to design and optimize manufacturing processes, layouts and equipment for improved efficiency, quality and productivity. You will work with engineering to align designs with manufacturing needs and drive corrective actions.

The role emphasizes applying SPC concepts, ensuring regulatory compliance, and supporting cross-functional teams. Travel may be required to support project goals.