Expected Travel : Up to 10% Requisition ID : 13417 About Teleflex Incorporated As a global provider of medical technologies, Teleflex is driven by our purpose to improve the health and quality of people’s lives. Through our vision to become the most trusted partner in healthcare, we offer a diverse portfolio with solutions in the therapy areas of anesthesia, emergency medicine, interventional cardiology and radiology, surgical, vascular access, and urology. We believe that the potential of great people, purpose-driven innovation, and world-class products can shape the future direction of healthcare. Teleflex is the home of Arrow™, Barrigel™, Deknatel™, LMA™, Pilling™, QuikClot™, Rüsch™, UroLift™ and Weck™ – trusted brands united by a common sense of purpose. At Teleflex, we are empowering the future of healthcare. For more information, please visit teleflex.com. OEM – Teleflex Medical OEM is a leading global provider of product development and production services for medical device manufacturers. We set ourselves apart with deep expertise, decades of experience, a dedication to design for manufacturability, and extensive, in-house capabilities, which include engineering, regulatory services, material selection and formulation, prototyping, manufacturing, assembly and packaging. We deliver industry-changing innovations and next-generation solutions for extrusions; diagnostic and interventional catheters; balloons and balloon catheters; sheath/dilator sets; specialty sutures, braids and fibers; and bioabsorbable sutures, yarns and resins. Join a dynamic, growing team that offers healthcare providers an array of medical technology solutions that make a difference in patients’ lives. Position Summary The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for the design, development, and improvement of manufacturing processes and equipment in a medical device manufacturing environment. This is a hands-on position which will provide key technical support to the Jaffrey site. This person will have a leadership role in engineering functions such as specifying and validating new equipment and materials, troubleshooting processes, managing projects, and identifying and implementing process/product improvements. The engineer will work within a cross-functional value stream team to monitor and improve yields, resolve material issues, customer complaints and to review potential new business. Principal Responsibilities
Identify opportunities and implement changes to reduce variation and improve scrap rates and productivity
Develops manufacturing processes by designing and modifying equipment for fabricating, building, assembling, and installing components
Provide support to R&D, manufacturing, marketing, customer service, and interface with customers and suppliers
Using six sigma principles, identify key process parameters and develop monitoring tools to enable cost reduction efforts
Manage projects in a matrix organization as a team leader, whose duty encompasses the full scope of the project
Conduct validations independently and assist technicians and engineers in executing validation protocols (IQ/OQ/PQ/TMV)
Drive capability improvements in manufacturing areas
Mentor and coach less experienced engineers and technicians in developing new products and technologies
Assist and support OEM Strategic Initiatives (product line transfers)
Assist with the design of gauges, fixtures, tooling and methods
Conduct design and process FEMA’s
Implement cost reduction or cost avoidance by working closely with the Value Stream Team
Education / Experience Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in engineering required
Bachelor’s in Plastics, Chemical, Biomedical, or Mechanical preferred
3+ years of experience in process development/improvement in a manufacturing environment.
Experience in Medical Device or regulated environment (ISO, FDA, etc.) preferred
Specialized Skills / Other Requirements
Basic understanding of extrusion tooling and processes
Good working knowledge of manufacturing methods, and an ability to effectively persuade people of all different levels within the organization
Knowledge of precision extrusion, machining methods, tooling, and molding experience writing and performing qualifications of equipment, product, and processes
Experience with lean six-sigma manufacturing and preferably, green-belt certified
Proficient in Solidworks and/or comparable CAD software
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Ability to prioritize and work independently
Product transfer experience preferred.
Familiar with design controls, FDA regulation, and GMP practices
Rely heavily on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals