Process Engineer

JOB PURPOSEPRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIESDesigns, develops and improves the Nitinol Tube Value Stream with a focus on on safety, quality and productivity. Develop robust solutions that prevent defects from being generated or passed on; and provide data analytics for process monitoring and diagnostics.Drives continuous improvement and supports the site Lean Manufacturing initiatives as they relate to the Nitinol Tube Value Stream.Liaise with Maintenance to enable permanent resolution of equipment and/or process design flawsRoutinely utilizes Solidworks for designing fixtures.Responsibility for Nitinol Tube Value Stream from initial evaluation of manufacturing feasibility through to validation of process, qualification of product and confirmation of capability during early development level production.Reviews customers' medical component design and specifications to provide technical feedback on the feasibility of manufacturing, design to manufacture costs savings options and collaborates with sales team in providing customer quotes.Fully manages and/or participates in implementation of new equipment and processes including the FAT/SAT process, on-site validation (IQ/OQ/PQ), training of necessary staff and updating process documentation.QUALIFICATIONS/ KNOWLEDGE/ EXPERIENCE(TECHNICAL/ PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS COMPETENCY)Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Materials ScienceAdvanced EnglishAvaylable VISASolidworks experience3+ yrs experience in working in lean manufacturing environmentWorking knowledge in Lean Manufacturing and Six SigmaAbility to occasionally lift 10-20 pounds