Principal Manufacturing Engineer

POSITION SUMMARY:

A Principal Manufacturing Engineer is a high level, experienced manufacturing/process engineer and is accountable for developing and maintaining capable and stable manufacturing processes to meet product quality standards/requirements. The role is responsible for process development and improvement, and tooling and fixture development and improvement both internally at AtriCure, and externally at key suppliers. A principal manufacturing engineer may also be involved in development of process analytics for preemptive defect control, process documentation and process layout & material logistic flow.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION:

• Experienced member of the manufacturing engineering team responsible for the qualification, implementation and support of manufacturing processes and equipment
• Is considered a subject matter expert in at least 2 major areas of manufacturing engineering
• Ensures continuous improvement in process, cost, quality and production
• Responsible for leading/mentoring members of the Manufacturing/Process Engineering Teams
• Supports and drives a DFM focused culture within the PD teams and the operations organization
• Supports and drives a continuous improvement culture within the PD teams and the operations organization
• Key liaison with external suppliers. Expertise in machining, molding and extrusion tooling and processes

ADDITIONAL ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION:

• Regular and predictable worksite attendance
• Ability to work under fast-paced conditions
• Ability to make decisions and use good judgment
• Ability to prioritize various duties and multitask as required
• Ability to successfully work with others
• Additional duties as assigned

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Eng., Biomedical Engineering or Mechanical Eng. or equivalent is required
• 10+ years of related experience
• Experience in development of new manufacturing processes and the tooling/equipment required to implement the processes
• Knowledge base in Lean Processes and Continuous Improvement
• Experience in Design for Manufacturability
• Experience with medical device design and manufacture
• Previous class II or class III Medical Device manufacturing experience
• Possess a strong knowledge of manufacturing processes and capabilities. Provide guidance in process and supplier selection when necessary.
• Self-motivated with strong time management skills
• Demonstrated ability to develop business, operational and financial strategies, plans and programs that foster the achievement of organizational objectives
• Ability to translate broad strategies into specific objectives and action plans
• Demonstrated possession of in-depth and current knowledge of industry best practices and the ability to implement the same
• Experience in technical report writing and verbal and oral communication skills
• Must be able to read blue prints and interpret technical specifications and illustrations
• Comfortable driving multiple initiatives at a rapid pace, making thoughtful recommendations with available data
• Active, high-energy communicator who drives a company vision/mission to align teams, critical resources, management, and stakeholders
• Creative thinker with exceptional process, analytical, management and relationship skills
• Problem solving/trouble shooting experience
• Ability to travel 10%

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• N/A

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to regularly walk, sit, or stand as required
• Ability to occasionally bend and push/pull
• Ability to regularly lift up to 25 pounds
• Ability to pass pre-employment drug screen and background check

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