Manufacturing Mechanical Engineer

About the Role

Dentsply Sirona is seeking a Manufacturing Mechanical Engineer responsible for identifying areas for improvement, maintaining high levels of manufacturing and product quality, designing new products and processes, and ensuring cost-efficiency and conformance with all regulatory standards. This role requires the ability to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair electro-mechanical components and automation control systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Create, implement, modify, and monitor technical documentation, including manufacturing procedures, testing protocols, rework protocols, and process validations.
• Assist in writing SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) to meet regulatory guidelines (cGMP, ISO, etc.).
• Train and instruct others on product manufacturing methods and processes, documenting training to ensure adherence.
• Assist in the creation and revision of JSAs (Job Safety Analysis).
• Provide technical support and data interpretation for informed decision-making, utilizing controlled experimentation.
• Initiate and/or supply relevant information to manufacturing-related CARs (Corrective Action Requests).
• Actively participate in consumer complaint diagnosis and resolution, including reviewing, documenting, logging, maintaining, and initiating investigations.
• Create operation drawings and process instructions, and initiate engineering changes.
• Design fixtures and assembly methods.
• Design and/or coordinate the design of mechanical fixtures, presses, and manually operated production equipment.
• Define and document control system requirements for equipment design, considering safety, quality, delivery, inventory, and cost.
• Design control systems for new or modified plant equipment, taking into account cost, technology, space, time, company planning, and other technical/economic factors.
• Work with cross-functional project teams to develop process requirements, ensuring equipment meets expected product volumes, quality, and performance.
• Ensure designs, whether in-house or contractor-designed, are adequately documented for maintenance, redesign, and training.
• Troubleshoot control system malfunctions on production machines and plant equipment, recommending corrections or modifications.
• Create original design work for moderate to complex mechanical parts and assemblies.
• Complete geometric tolerancing analysis and present findings.
• All other duties as assigned.

Continuous Improvement

• Troubleshoot production line issues related to assembly and testing processes, resolving them using tools like the A3 process and other root cause analysis methods.
• Audit production line methods via GEMBA walks, rebalancing, retraining, or documenting as needed.
• Participate in the implementation and monitoring of statistical process control techniques, including control chart development and identification of support tooling/equipment.
• Select production equipment and tool/fixture/gage designs for cost improvements, quality assurance, and schedule adherence.
• Lead/support process improvement efforts, including continuous improvement projects.
• Own NCs (Non-Conformances) and CAPAs (Corrective Action / Preventive Action) requiring higher-level technical skill for investigation and resolution.
• Engage with Operational Excellence tools at site and company levels.
• Engage in sustained learning of Continuous Improvement tools such as Spaghetti Diagram, 5S, Root Cause Analysis, Production Flow, and others.
• Engage in various site-specific Employee Engagement Processes such as: On The Spot, Fix It Ticket, and others.

New Product Development

• Work with Research and Development contacts on New Product transfers to production, including setting up manufacturing areas, assisting with process validation, and training employees.
• Develop layouts and methods for producing new products safely, cost-effectively, and flexibly to meet company volume requirements.
• Provide cost analysis for alternatives to issues or process improvements within identified cost improvement projects.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Experience in electro-mechanical product assembly required.
• Demonstrable background in problem-solving (debug, root cause analysis, and corrective action).
• Strong computer skills with knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint), e-mail, and Internet.
• General to proficient drafting skills with 3-D modeling software such as SolidWorks preferred.
• Experience with continuous improvement teams, lean manufacturing, etc. preferred.
• Project management experience a plus.
• Manufacturing process validation experience a plus.
• Experience in a regulated industry (FDA, ISO, medical device, etc.) helpful.

Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electro Mechanical Engineering, or related field required.
• Professional certification in Six Sigma or Lean Manufacturing a plus but not required.
• Excellent communication skills – written and verbal.
• Interpersonal skills including a customer-focused orientation.
• Strong decision-making skills, ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Comprehensive organization and analytical skills.

Salary range: $90,000 - $100,000 (York, PA)