Manufacturing Engineer

Manufacturing Engineer

Job Summary

This position is responsible to support production activities to ensure consistent high-quality output, productivity improvements and process robustness. This position will also work as a liaison between production and other SciCan departments from product development to the transfer of the product to manufacturing.

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

• Develop, evaluate, and improve manufacturing processes, utilizing knowledge of product design, materials and parts, fabrication processes, tooling and production equipment capabilities, assembly methods, and quality control standards
• Identify and troubleshoot process, material, or equipment problems to minimize down time.
• Where possible, apply 6 sigma techniques in the resolution of process, quality, and system deficiencies.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing issues and drive to closure with related parties. Recommend solutions to design team, if required.
• Assist production personnel in failure analysis and troubleshooting of non-conforming manufactured product to determine the root cause.
• Design and develop tools, jigs, and fixtures to aid in assembly. Create CAD models and drawings for these tools.
• Maintain production tools and fixtures.
• Initiate and lead projects to improve production efficiency, ergonomics and safety of production personnel.
• Prepare reports, charts, and other documentation required for engineering records and projects.
• Work with the design team at the early stages of new product development ensuring DFM and DFA principles are applied to product design.
• Develop testing and inspection criteria at various stages of assembly based on the statistical data of parts’ reliability and recommendations from the design team.
• Assist with training of manufacturing employees on new products, tooling, equipment, and process revisions.
• Identify critical control points and preventive measures.
• Create and maintain FMEA documents.
• Using lean concepts and tools, participate in continuous improvement projects to improve production plant and manufacturing processes.
• Make recommendations and initiate plant-wide quality/process system improvements including alternative materials, equipment, gauging, systems, error-proofing, and methods.
• Update and document current plant layout. Modify layout as required to support new assembly requirements or new product launch.

Educational and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, manufacturing or industrial engineering.
• 5 plus years of related experience in a manufacturing environment preferably with medical products.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing and quality improvement methods, including Lean Manufacturing concepts.
• Must be a self-starter, with the ability to work both alone/with minimal supervision and in team environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a demonstrated ability to conduct root cause analysis and FMEA (Failure Mode Effect Analysis).
• Excellent computer and data analysis skills. Candidate must be proficient in Microsoft Office, CAD (Creo preferably), and CMMS systems.
• Strong communication skills both verbal and written.
• Certification in Lean Six Sigma (Green Belt, Black Belt) or equivalent will be an asset.
• Familiarity with ISO13485 and general product safety requirements such as CSA, UL, TUV will be an asset