JOB DESCRIPTION

Manufacturing Engineer

WHO OUR CLIENT IS:
•High-growth manufacturer of various coating applications experiencing double digit growth
•State of the Art facilities dedicated to the latest technology & equipment
•A portfolio company and international leader in developing the most sophisticated processes and coating technologies in the Medical Device Industry
•Sound customer base working with some of the most reputable, Blue Chip manufacturing organizations in the world

WHY YOU SHOULD CONSIDER THIS OPPORTUNITY:
•International Executive Leadership team including sales, marketing, manufacturing, purchasing, quality and safety for the US-North American market
•Organization offers ample resources and support from abroad to help drive and achieve company performance and profitability goals
•Lean environment with highly advanced technology and processes that places a great deal of emphasis on the satisfaction of its people and its customers

WHAT YOU WILL DO:
•Act as lead technical reference for customer and internal organization in the case of materials, coatings, and assembly application.
•Read, analyze, and discuss customer required specifications managing all qualification kick-off meetings and put decisions into actions. Works to complete projects on time and within budget.
•Knows elements of Methods-Time Measurement (MTM), analyzes, and assigns controls in agreement with production manager, times of each production step.
•Develop coating/post-coating processes based on customer requirements, focusing mainly to create robotic programs, verify and interpret results in cooperation with the metallographic laboratory and the Technical Leader.
•Supports production cost quotation and related feasibility studies.
•Provides constant support to production from an engineering standpoint in order to prevent and solve any issues to parts during the process flow.
•Work closely with the customer for the development of the process flow in order to optimize the coating and post processing of the parts to meet the customer’s requirements saving time and cost.
•Develop, check, and improve component standards in order to promote actions for cost savings and process standard improvement.
•Participate in Root Cause Corrective Action activities to permanently eliminate defects.
•Utilize Lean and Six Sigma methods to improve Key Performance Indicators for Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost.
•Participate in Kaizen events, promote positive employee environment, and community involvement.

WHERE THIS POSITION IS LOCATED:
Memphis, TN

HOW YOU ARE QUALIFIED:
•Bachelors’ degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering.
•Proven project leadership experience in biomedical field strongly preferred
•Strong knowledge of Solid Works and Minitab.
•Must have excellent communication skills and experience interacting with all levels of customers, including technical managers.
•Experience with ERP systems, including creation and management of bill of materials is preferred.