Manufacturing Engineer 3

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Primary Function of Position

• Helps lead to the successful support and advancement of low volume, high complexity manufacturing of SP Endoscopes
  • Keeps the line running, troubleshooting test failures, equipment and fixture errors, and general assembly problems.
  • Independently assesses and creates strategy for meaningful continuous improvement projects.
• Support and lead efforts that improve yield, reliability, manufacturability, capacity, and/or cost.
• Makes careful, sound decisions when faced with pressures typical of a high-energy, team-oriented manufacturing environment.

Essential Job Duties

• Daily manufacturing engineering support for the production line.
• Provide technical support and failure analysis, for discrepant production components and assemblies.
• Leads root cause investigations through structured problem solving and implements corrective actions to prevent reoccurrence.
• Develop, maintain, and improve manufacturing processes and documentation using the pFMEA as a guide.
• Establish and perform IQ/OQ/PQ on equipment and fixtures
• Support Design Verification and Validation (V&V) activities
• Execute validations on Manufacturing lines (PPQ)
• Support continuous improvements, process development, yield and reliability improvements and cost reductions projects
• Support quality system compliance including, discrepant material dispositions, ECO implementation, and nonconforming evaluations.

Required Skills and Experience

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in low/mid volume manufacturing of complex electro-mechanical assemblies.
• Exceptional technical problems skills with ability to identify root cause and drive corrective actions (8D, DMAIC, 5-Why)
• Ability to effectively use statistical methods in data analysis for process development and problem solving.
• Effective communication skills (verbal, written and presentation)
• Proven time management and excellent teamwork skills with proven ability to work within a cross functional team and drive for timely project success.
• Use of Agile or similar lifecycle management system tool.

Required Education and Training

• Minimum bachelor’s degree in mechanical or electrical Engineering or related technical discipline, advanced degree preferred.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Experienced in ISO 13485 medical device manufacturing environment a plus
• CAD experience a plus (SolidWorks)
• Basic programming understanding and experience a plus (Matlab, Python)
• Optical Assembly & Test experience desirable

Due to the nature of our business and the role, please note that Intuitive and/or your customer(s) may require that you show current proof of vaccination against certain diseases including COVID-19. Details can vary by role.

Intuitive is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees, and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type, without regard to race, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, age, religion, protected veteran or disability status, genetic information or any other status protected under federal, state, or local applicable laws.

We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with fair chance laws.

We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, benefits, and equity. It would not be typical for someone to be hired at the top end of range for the role, as actual pay will be determined based on several factors, including experience, skills, and qualifications. The target salary ranges are listed.

Due to the nature of our business and the role, please note that Intuitive and/or your customer(s) may require that you show current proof of vaccination against certain diseases including COVID-19.  Details can vary by role.

Intuitive is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees, and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type, without regard to race, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, age, religion, protected veteran or disability status, genetic information or any other status protected under federal, state, or local applicable laws.

Mandatory Notices

We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with fair chance laws.

Preference will be given to qualified candidates who do not reside, or plan to reside, in Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Indiana, Iowa, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, or Tennessee.

We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, benefits, and equity. It would not be typical for someone to be hired at the top end of range for the role, as actual pay will be determined based on several factors, including experience, skills, and qualifications. The target salary ranges are listed.