Manufacturing Engineering 3

Primary Function of Position: Lead manufacturing engineering initiatives that improve safety, quality, delivery, cost, and capacity through process optimization, equipment improvements, and Lean Manufacturing practices. This position provides technical expertise and cross-functional leadership to support production performance, new product introductions, continuous improvement projects, and the manufacture of high-quality robotic surgical instruments. Roles & Responsibilities Provide manufacturing engineering support for production processes, tooling, fixtures, equipment, and product design improvements. Support daily production activities by resolving manufacturing issues, updating manufacturing documentation, and driving corrective actions. Design, specify, procure, qualify, document, troubleshoot and maintain, and improve manufacturing tooling, fixtures, hand tools, and production equipment. Review and assess engineering changes, ECOs, and design releases from manufacturing and field-service perspectives. Disposition Non-Conforming or Material in Review, according to appropriate procedures, perform risk assessments and provide sorting or rework instructions Execute and develop Performance Process Qualifications (PPQ), Installation Qualifications, Operational Qualifications for different process, products or equipment Execute controlled Engineering Work Orders. Ensure compliance with Quality System requirements, applicable procedures, and regulatory standards. Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, delivery, cost, capacity, and operational efficiency. Participate in new product introduction, process transfers, and manufacturing scalability initiatives. Define manufacturing inspection and test requirements and ensure appropriate process controls are implemented. Analyze manufacturing performance metrics and identify opportunities to improve yield, productivity, and process capability. Support supplier selection, supplier quality improvement, and outsourcing initiatives as required. Train, coach, and support production personnel while maintaining training compliance and performance standards. Provide DFM expertise by evaluating product designs for reliability, functionality, manufacturability, and production readiness. Develop and implement efficient, high-volume manufacturing processes and assembly lines, including workflow optimization and workstation design. Skills, Experience, Education, & Training: Must be a hands-on team player able to interact cross-functionally to develop improvement strategies and implement solutions. We need someone with an unfailing commitment to continuous improvement. Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Master Degree is a plus. Must be able to travel to the USA English level B2 Upper – The candidate must be capable of reading and writing technical and specialized texts, should communicate fluently within their field of expertise, actively engage in relevant discussions, and provide clear, well-reasoned explanations and arguments. Experience in setup, use and troubleshooting of mechanical, electromechanical and computer-based manufacturing equipment. CAD experience preferable SolidWorks, must be able to draft or design medium complexity tools or fixtures GD&T experience, must be able to interpret and read technical drawings Experienced in ISO 13485, or medical device manufacturing environment is a plus. Lean manufacturing and Six Sigma background and knowledge is highly desirable. Intuitive es un empleador que brinda igualdad de oportunidades de empleo. Proporcionamos igualdad de oportunidades de empleo a todos los solicitantes y empleados cualificados, y prohibimos cualquier tipo de discriminación y acoso, independientemente de su raza, sexo, condición de embarazo, orientación sexual, identidad de género, origen nacional, color, edad, religión, condición de veterano protegido o de discapacidad, información genética o cualquier otra condición protegida por las leyes federales, estatales o locales aplicables. Aviso sobre los Controles de Exportación de EE. UU.: De acuerdo con las Regulaciones de Administración de Exportaciones de EE. UU. (15 CFR §743.13(b)), algunos puestos en Intuitive Surgical pueden estar sujetos a controles de exportación de EE. UU. para candidatos que sean nacionales de países actualmente bajo embargo o sanciones. Cierta información que usted proporcione como parte de la solicitud será utilizada para determinar si Intuitive Surgical necesitará (i) obtener una licencia de exportación del gobierno de EE. UU. en su nombre (nota: el proceso de obtención de la licencia puede tardar entre 3 y más de 6 meses) o (ii) implementar un Plan de Control de Tecnología (“TCP”, por sus siglas en inglés) (nota: normalmente este paso agrega 2 semanas al proceso de contratación). Para cualquier puesto en Intuitive sujeto a controles de exportación, las ofertas finales están condicionadas a la obtención de una licencia de exportación aprobada y/o a la ejecución de un TCP antes de la fecha de inicio del empleado potencial, la cual puede o no ser flexible, y dentro de un plazo que no obstaculice de manera irrazonable la necesidad de contratación. Si aplica, los candidatos serán notificados e instruidos sobre cualquier requisito relacionado con estos fines. Este puesto puede cubrirse con un nivel de puesto diferente al indicado aquí, según las necesidades del negocio y/o la experiencia, los conocimientos y las habilidades del candidato o la candidata seleccionado. 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