Senior Manufacturing Engineer
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Job Title: Senior Manufacturing Engineer
Location: Wheeling
Job Type: Full-Time Permanent $95000 to $120000
About Us: Vantedge Medical is the premier metals-based med-tech solutions partner from concept to full-scale manufacturing. We are at the forefront of precision engineering and innovation specializing in the development and manufacturing of vital components for medical markets such as Robotic Assisted Surgery Orthopaedics Surgical Instruments Dental and more. Our teams work in unison collaborating and problem-solving to serve the manufacturing needs of the top Medical Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) around the globe. Making a difference in the lives of patients and their families drives us to go above and beyond every day. With a steadfast commitment to advancing medical technology we take immense pride in the work we do and have a lot of fun doing it.
Position Overview: The Senior Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for providing technical support to Production assisting customers with DFM launching new products into production and identifying/implementing process improvements within the Wheeling IL facility. Markets served are primarily medical device (with a focus on robotic surgery) therefore experience within an ISO13485 facility is desirable. Manufacturing processes include Swiss screw high-speed 5-axis vertical milling assembly packaging passivation and cleaning.
Key Responsibilities:
Production Support:
- Support Production with machine setups trouble shooting operator training and other functions.
- Identify implement and document process improvements including cycle time tool life process capability and automation.
- Selecting qualifying and launching new equipment in the factory.
- Support Engineering with part updates machine layouts and programs as well as other functions.
Customer Interface & Design for Manufacturing (DFM):
- Collaborate with customers to identify and suggest modifications to customer specifications to improve cost quality and/or lead time
- Communicate design changes and updates to the relevant internal teams.
- Troubleshoot and resolve production issues working closely with manufacturing teams to implement corrective actions.
New Part Introduction (NPI):
- Work with the quoting team to assign accurate costs to new parts based on materials labor and production complexity. Provide technical input to support accurate and competitive pricing for new products.
- Generate prints tool layouts and programs on newly awarded business. Develop and document detailed routing steps for new parts to guide production teams.
- Monitor and measure the performance of new parts in production gathering data on quality efficiency and output.
- Train manufacturing functions on the specifics of new parts including setup operation and quality control procedures. Create and maintain training materials.
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- 7 years of mechanical experience in a manufacturing environment
- Ability to read and understand part prints.
- Ability to design processes operate and set up CNC Machines (Swiss Vertical Milling 5-axis)
- Ability to generate drawings with CAD software Solidworks is a plus.
- Ability to use CAD/CAM software.
- Ability to work in a manufacturing environment.
- Driven attitude for problem solving and continuous improvement.
- Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field is desired. However experience as an Engineer in a machining environment may be substituted for a degree.
- Medical Dental Vision Life Insurance
- Vacation and Sick Pay
- 401k
Employment Type
Full Time
