Manufacturing Engineer

rms is a state of the art facility with the latest technology in precision machines to produce components for the medical device and aerospace industries.  Our Manufacturing Engineers provide engineering support to rms teams with particular emphasis on developing capable manufacturing processes, implementing cellular manufacturing techniques and certifying processes to provide superior products to our customers.

The Manufacturing Engineer will provide support to the Manufacturing organization to facilitate efficient operations within the production area, optimize existing processes, and ensure that production goals are met. 

• →Develop, maintain, and improve procedures, documentation, tools, fixtures, and programs on existing products
• →Coordinate, direct and lead estimating and quoting efforts to ensure optimum costing and coordination of projects and programs
• →Monitor the performance of equipment, machines, and tools and corrects equipment problems or process parameters that produce non-conforming products, low yields or product quality issues
• →Interface with Quality to integrate new products or processes into the existing production area
• →Determine project scope, define requirements, work with Cretex Medical teams and others to coordinate production, meet deadlines and customer requirements
• →Prioritize multiple quote packages and obtain the required information from the customer
• →Identify the root cause of manufacturing process and product nonconformities. Identify and implement the necessary actions to correct and prevent recurrence though the corrective and preventative action process
• →Initiates and completes technical activities leading to new or improved products or design for manufacturability or processes for current and next generation programs and to meet strategic goals and objectives of the company
• →Analyze and solve problems from basic engineering principles, theories and concepts through to a wide range of complex and advanced problems which require novel and innovative approaches or a breakthrough technology
• →Develop and implement process and product improvements with supervisory guidance
• →Maintain and approve device routers and bill of materials
• →Develop manufacturing processes utilizing statistical process control as appropriate.
• →Maintain and approve manufacturing procedures
• →Design and coordinate fabrication and implementation of process fixturing or gauging
• →Resolve non-conformances and participate on the Material Review Board
• →Analyze and map processes, assess efficiency, and implement complex project activities
• →Assist with part cost estimation
• →Ensure processes and procedures follow regulations
• →Support and comply with the company Quality System, ISO, and medical device requirements
• →Read, understand, and follow work instructions and standard work
• →Partner with other business segments:  sales/marketing, customer service, engineering, quality, and finance
• →Understand customer needs and the core business markets we serve
• →Ensure business systems are implemented, maintained, and functioning properly
• →Participate in required company meetings
• →Maintain an organized work area (5S)
• →Participate in the Operational Excellence Program
• →Complete all other work duties as assigned
• →Ability to work in a manufacturing environment

• Continuing Education; including participation in local chapters, associations, and/or organizations
• Experience in an ISO13485/GMP environment
• Engineering experience in a manufacturing facility
• Project management experience
• Manufacturing process design and validation
• Manufacturing equipment and fixture/gauge design
• Lean manufacturing, including statistical analysis
• Manufacturing automation, including electronic visual inspection
• Microsoft Office proficiency (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher)
• Clear and effective verbal and written communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Organizational skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment
• Ability to prioritize and multitask

• Continuing Education; including participation in local chapters, associations, and/or organizations
• Experience in an ISO13485/GMP environment
• Engineering experience in a manufacturing facility
• Project management experience
• Manufacturing process design and validation
• Manufacturing equipment and fixture/gauge design
• Lean manufacturing, including statistical analysis
• Manufacturing automation, including electronic visual inspection
• Microsoft Office proficiency (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher)
• Clear and effective verbal and written communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Organizational skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment
• Ability to prioritize and multitask