Associate Manufacturing Engineer

About the Role

We are seeking an Associate Manufacturing Engineer in Westford, MA for our Vascular Division. This position will design and develop manufacturing processes, tooling, and fixtures in order to meet daily production schedules while enhancing productivity and product quality.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop manufacturing processes, tooling, and fixtures in order to meet daily production schedules while enhancing productivity and product quality
• Evaluation of production equipment
• Production support and process validation
• Interface with vendors for incoming components
• Troubleshoot manufacturing process and equipment
• Utilize tools like Gage R&R, Cp, Cpk, and SPC to improve processes
• Understand manufacturing concepts like Value Stream mapping, 5S and Visual Workplace to improve quality, labor efficiency, and throughput
• Protocol and report writing
• Generate and modify manufacturing process documentation
• Work with cross functional teams as required
• Develop and implement process improvements
• Resolves and/or facilitates resolution of problems including identifying causes to prevent re-occurence
• Support all Company initiatives as identified by management and in support of Quality Management Systems (QMS), Environmental Management Systems (EMS), and other regulatory requirements
• Complies with U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, other regulatory requirements, Company policies, operating procedures, processes, and task assignments
• Maintains positive and cooperative communications and collaboration with all levels of employees, customers, contractors, and vendors

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Demonstrated experience with CAD systems
• Basic understanding of mechanical reasoning, physics, electronics, metal working, and plastics
• Experience working in a broader enterprise/cross-division business unit model preferred
• Ability to work in a highly matrixed and geographically diverse business environment
• Ability to work within a team and as an individual contributor in a fast-paced, changing environment
• Ability to leverage and/or engage others to accomplish projects
• Strong verbal and written communications with ability to effectively communicate at multiple levels in the organization
• Multitasks, prioritizes and meets deadlines in timely manner
• Strong organizational and follow-up skills, as well as attention to detail
• Ability to travel approximately 5%, including internationally

Qualifications

• Education Level: Bachelors Degree (± 16 years) in Mechanical engineering or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience
• Experience/Background: 0-3 years relevant engineering experience