Manufacturing Engineer 1

Job Summary

The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible to support the manufacture, testing and delivery of high-end medical devices such as mammography detector systems & gamma probes. This is a hands-on production support role expected to help with resolution of in-line yield issues, improve process robustness, design, and qualify manufacturing test fixtures.

Location - Newark, DE

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The incumbent may be asked to perform other function-related activities in addition to the below mentioned responsibilities as reasonably required by business needs. 

• Develop and maintain all manufacturing documentation per compliance in assigned areas under general supervision.
• Work with production personnel to optimize and streamline manufacturing processes.
• Support engineering studies and process validation efforts in collaboration with senior engineering team members.  
• Represent Manufacturing on cross-functional project teams as needed
• Organize, prioritize, manage, and report on task and project progress
• Improve manufacturing processes by identifying and initiating process improvements for quality and efficiency.
• Conduct investigations, identify, and implement corrective and preventative actions
• Identify PFMEA risks and implement associated mitigations.
• Ensure adherence to product specifications, SOPs, quality & regulatory procedures.

Basic Qualifications

• Strong communication skills, including excellent writing and presentation skill
• Hands-on problem solver with a passion for continuous improvement of production processes.
• Solid understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles.  
• Proficiency with 2D/3D CAD tools

Preferred Qualifications

• Fundamental knowledge of mechanical and electromechanical manufacturing processes, including assembly and testing
• Prior exposure to embedded programming, automation, image processing, pattern recognition, Machine Learning (ML)/Artificial Intelligence (AI) concepts and algorithm development
• Familiarity with Process validation procedures (IQ/OQ/PQ), PFMEA & process control plans.
• Understanding of medical device compliance, standards, and clean room requirements.
• Experience or exposure to AS9100 quality standards
• Manufacturing engineering internship or Co-op experience

Education & Experience       

• B.S. or A.S in Engineering discipline (Preferably Electromechanical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Biomechancial/Instrumentation, or Automation/Software Engineering). Prior work experience in a continuous improvement or a production support capacity is preferred.

Physical Demands

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. 

• Sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls.
• Stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Lifting/moving and carrying products weighing up to 40 pounds.
• Exposure to moving mechanical parts, vibration and/or moderate noise levels.
• Exposure to hazardous chemicals or other materials.
• Safety Shoes with Impact and Compression Protection Must be worn.
• Exposure Ionizing Radiation

Join us as our next Manufacturing Engineer in a role that will directly impact the lives of thousands and indirectly affect the lives of millions. Unleash your true potential and create your own success in a company that is as driven for excellence and growth as you are.

Apply now!

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