About the Role
This position is responsible for developing and implementing cost-effective manufacturing processes and methods, recommending improvements to production processes, and coordinating the launch of new products into volume production for a Medical Device manufacturer.
Responsibilities
- Support Production in reducing/eliminating equipment and tooling downtime or scrap.
- Perform tool life studies to drive efficiency and cost savings.
- Conduct Process Capability studies during manufacturing processes.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams during production transfer to establish and launch robust processes.
- Improve manufacturing processes, methods, and controls for cost reduction, quality improvements, and efficiency.
- Prepare engineering change orders and coordinate deployment, including training.
- Develop and improve manufacturing process instructions, product flow, assembly methods, space allocation, product quality, and safety performance.
- Develop and qualify tools and equipment for manufacturing processes.
- Perform product and process analysis for cost reduction, quality improvement, and efficiency.
- Utilize risk management tools (e.g., PFMEA) to identify potential risks and corrective actions.
- Support equipment qualification and process validations (IQ, OQ, PQ).
- Troubleshoot manufacturing processes when defects occur, leading investigations for root cause and countermeasures.
- Train Engineering and Operations personnel on manufacturing processes/equipment.
- Disposition non-conforming products and develop re-work procedures.
- Lead Kaizen events and drive continuous improvement efforts.
- Adhere to the Quality Management System.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- High attention to detail.
- Ability to read drawings and specifications containing GD&T.
- Proficiency in SolidWorks.
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office and Adobe products.
- Solid knowledge of GMP and ISO 13485 regulations.
- Experience with continuous improvement activities, including participation and/or facilitating Kaizen events using lean manufacturing principles.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced Medical Device Manufacturing environment with high output efficiency and impeccable quality standards.
- Ability to bend, stoop, squat, kneel, and lift up to 20 pounds.
- 20/20 vision (assisted or unassisted) required for sorting raw and non-conforming materials.
- Good dexterity for managing small to medium products.
- Exposure to oil, grease, dust, metal particles, sparks, sharp-edged materials.
- Perform keyboard entries with possible frequent operation of a computer.
Skills
- SolidWorks
- Microsoft Office
- Adobe products
- GMP
- ISO 13485
- Lean manufacturing principles
- Kaizen events
- Risk management (PFMEA)
- IQ, OQ, PQ
- Time management
- Prioritization
- Independent work
- Teamwork
- Verbal communication
- Written communication
Location
- Berlin, CT
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience
Education Level
- Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline or equivalent experience
About the Company
- TOMZ manufactures parts via high precision metal machining, finishing, assembly, and anodize processes for Medical Devices.
