Product Engineer

Position Summary 

The Product Sustaining Engineer III is responsible for supporting product improvements through adherence to established design control processes, good engineering and documentation practices. The key responsibility of this position is to exercise judgement and take action while adhering to defined procedures during project support & improvements.  

The Product Sustaining Engineering III will complete advanced engineering projects with input and guidance from senior engineers and managers. Gains exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. 

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Support initiatives for continuous process and product improvements
• Work to improve performance of manufacturing systems, e.g. yield, cycle-time, quality requirements, maintenance’s needs
• Support project timelines and milestones and bring them to completion on time and within budget
• Assist in completion of CAPA tasks and deliverables (Corrective and Preventive)
• Identify and qualify “end-of-life” components.
• Represent Sustaining Engineering to identify possible product modifications to improve manufacturability and impact on production processes.
• Initiate and manage projects with adherence to program management guidelines
• Coordinate efforts with the Materials Group to assess vendors and provide materials technical information
• Conducts independent analysis and develops solutions to problems.
• Develops approaches and designs where precedent usually exists.
• Performs developmental and/or test work that relies heavily on a comprehensive knowledge of theory and design.  
• Writes detailed design specifications.
• Assists in training new/current employees with respect to documentation, use of equipment, laboratory techniques and department procedures.
• Delivers communications tailored to the needs of the receiver (managers, peers, customers) with appropriate frequency to maximize its utility and promote cross-functional collaboration.
• Work on special projects as they arise

Knowledge, Skills & Qualifications

• Understanding of strength of materials, automation, plastic injection molding, part assembly, fixturing, testing, and process control techniques
• Knowledge of Solidworks to interpret part dimensions, sectional views, conduct mates, build assemblies.
• Six-Sigma Methodology (DOE, Process Capability, Gage R&R, etc.) - use of Minitab Software for analysis
• Knowledge of the Medical Device Industry and familiarity with FDA QSR Regulations is a plus