Location: Carlsbad CA
Duration: 12 months
Job Description: In this role as a Manufacturing Engineer you will focus primarily on supporting and improving the processes for ventilator manufacturing.
Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
Develop and implement new methods of manufacturing
Provide technical support to resolve manufacturing and quality problems, including yield and nonconforming product. Drive corrective action with appropriate and detailed follow up.
Identify, analyze and implement cost reduction projects, cycle time improvements, and lean manufacturing techniques to improve product cost structure.
Develop and execute design and process verification activities, including statistical analysis, similarity, and testing.
Work collaboratively with R&D to develop new processes and transition new ventilator designs into manufacturing.
Identify, specify, and coordinate installation of new manufacturing equipment and upgrades for process improvement.
Complete process validation for new equipment
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical or Industrial Engineering is preferred, other majors may be considered when coupled with demonstrated work experience.
Hands-on manufacturing and assembly experience (in a manufacturing location)
Demonstrated strong analytical and problem solving skills
Ability to provide technical leadership in ambiguous situations
Excellent communication (written and verbal), team leadership, and interpersonal skills
Knowledge of Statistical Methods (Process Capability, SPC, Trend Analysis)
Excellent communication (written and verbal), team leadership, and interpersonal skills
Computer literate in MS Office Applications
Desired Skills:
Experience in a medical device company or a similar regulated environment
Lean manufacturing experience
Demonstrated experience with the validation, documentation, and manufacture of new products
Green belt/black belt certification
Regards,
Vikas
Vikasy@apninc.com