Job DescriptionContribute your leadership and technical skills in the areas of manufacturing
process technologies, problem-solving, training, and project management in a
growing medical device company. In this key role, you will be the driving force
behind Lean tool implementation and continuous improvement projects site-wide.
Your combination of training, motivational skills, analytical problem-solving ability,
and passion for Lean manufacturing will be just the right fit for the manufacturing
environment of precision instruments for minimally invasive robotic surgery.
Roles & Responsibilities: • Manufacturing responsibility for tooling/fixtures, manufacturing equipment,
and design improvements in production.
• Evaluate and challenge mechanism designs for reliability, functionality,
and manufacturability. Provide suggested change proposals.
• Approve design releases to manufacturing, review engineering
documentation, and provide vendor and in-house DFM inputs.
• Review/approve and determine the impact of ECOs from manufacturing
and field perspectives.
• Take responsibility for developing and maintaining compliance with the
quality system.
• Evaluate and help in the selection of suppliers for mechanical parts if
required. Help resolve supplier quality issues.
• Update and revise Manufacturing Process Instructions (MPIs) to ensure
accuracy and completeness
• Address line support issues as they arise
• Document and report any variances, problems, issues, or concerns on all
aspects of the manufacturing process
• Provide production personnel with expectations and performance
feedback regularly in the production process
• Drive improvements in safety, quality, production, and cost
• Understand, train personnel, and enforce strict adherence to the
applicable Department Operating Procedures (DOPs) and Standard
Operating Procedures (SOPs) of the Quality System
• Maintain up-to-date and accessible training records for MPIs and Quality
System documents
• Assist in setting and attaining quarterly and annual production goals
• Learn and enforce company safety policies and practices
• Review and disposition of discrepant material in the manufacturing line.
Implement corrective actions to prevent recurrences.
• Active participant in quality improvement initiatives, providing feedback to
find the root cause and problem-solving.
• Design and documentation responsibilities for custom and standard
production tooling/fixtures.
• Process and part design/documentation duties for cost reduction
programs.
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