POSITION SUMMARY:

The Staff level Manufacturing Engineer is a highly experienced manufacturing/process engineer, responsible for developing, validating and maintaining capable and stable manufacturing processes to meet product quality standards/requirements. The role is responsible for defining the manufacturing processes required to bring new products to market, both internally at AtriCure, and externally at key suppliers, as well as defining and implementing improvements to existing manufacturing processes. A Staff Manufacturing Engineer may lead project teams and will contribute to the coaching and development of less senior engineers.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION

• Ensures continuous improvement in process, cost, quality, safety, and production throughput.
• Responsible for coaching, mentoring, and developing members of the Manufacturing/Process Engineering Teams to strengthen technical depth and leadership pipeline.
• Supports and drives a Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) focused culture within Product Development teams and the operations organization.
• Champions and drives a continuous improvement culture across Product Development, Operations, and Supply Chain organizations.
• Serves as a technical leader representing manufacturing on cross-functional projects, both internal and external.

Specific expectations include:

• Defines high-level manufacturing system/flow requirements and selects appropriate manufacturing processes to achieve required tolerances, production capacities, and cost targets.
• Collaborates with product design engineers to identify and implement DFM/DFA improvements and manufacturability trade-offs early in development cycles.
• Has advanced knowledge of tolerance capabilities of processes such as machining, molding, casting, stamping, forming, grinding, additive manufacturing, etc. Understands GD&T and how to properly apply it to yield desired fits between joining parts.
• Applies Lean Manufacturing (Toyota Production System) principles to the design of manufacturing processes, facility layouts, and business processes associated with manufacturing.
• Participates in development of product requirements and leads manufacturing risk management activities (Process FMEA, Validation Master Plan, Inspection and Test methods).
• Leads advanced problem-solving activities using Six Sigma methodologies, DOE (Design of Experiments), SPC (Statistical Process Control), and other statistical tools to optimize processes and improve yield.
• Selection and qualification of suppliers for parts, equipment, and outsourced processes.
• Coordination of prototype, pilot, and pre-production builds; develops transition plans for scale-up to volume production.
• Specifies, designs, and manages procurement, installation, and validation of equipment, fixtures, automation, and tooling.
• Ensures compliance with industry standards, internal quality requirements, and regulatory guidelines during manufacturing development.
• Applies project management best practices to manufacturing engineering projects including development of work breakdown structures, identification of required resources, budgeting, schedule control, and daily task and resource management to achieve expected project outcomes.
• Monitors and reports on key manufacturing metrics (OEE, yield, cost-per-unit, cycle time, scrap, etc.) and drives corrective actions where needed.
• Partners with Supply Chain and Quality to drive supplier development, cost reduction initiatives, and reliability improvements.
• Serves as a subject matter expert in manufacturing engineering to influence long-term technology strategy and capital investment planning.

ADDITIONAL ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION:

• Regular and predictable work performance
• 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

• Ability to translate broad strategies into specific objectives and action plans
• 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
• Creative thinker with exceptional process, analytical, management and relationship skills
• Problem solving/trouble shooting experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• N/A

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

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

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