Description:
The Senior Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for developing, validating, and supporting manufacturing processes for innovative medical devices. Additionally, the engineer supports daily manufacturing operations in a sustaining role, providing technical expertise to resolve issues and maintain production efficiency. This role complies to FDA QSR (21 CFR 820), ISO 13485 requirements and adheres to the Quality Management System (QMS).
- Provide technical support for day-to-day manufacturing line operations, troubleshooting equipment and process issues.
- Implement and lead continuous improvement projects to enhance productivity, quality, and cost-effectiveness.
- Lead process validation activities (IQ/OQ/PQ) in compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Manage line transfer projects, ensuring smooth transition and qualification of equipment and processes.
- Apply structured problem-solving methodologies (e.g., 5 Whys, Fishbone, DMAIC) to identify root causes and implement effective corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
- Designs tools and machines used to manufacture medical products.
- Reviews production program equipment, hardware, and tooling; makes recommendations for servicing, specific repairs or replacement.
- Develop and optimize manufacturing processes for scalability, efficiency, and quality.
- Installs new equipment and ensures correct operation; trains others to operate new machinery.
- Maintains a general knowledge of new and developing manufacturing technology, equipment, and applications; applies this knowledge to recommend and implement new technology and processes.
Additional Skills & Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Biomedical Engineering or equivalent experience based on management discretion is required.
- Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or Biomedical Engineering is preferred.
- Must have five (5) plus years’ relevant Engineering experience
- Knowledge and experience in medical device manufacturing is required. Catheter experience preferred.
- Competent experience with CAD software such as AutoCad or Solidworks is required.
- Knowledge and experience in development processes and in medical product documentation writing is required.
- Experience with statistical analysis and design of experiments (DOE) preferred.
- Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma certification or experience preferred.
- Ability to use PC and associated software is required.
- In-depth knowledge of thermoplastic materials and metals is required.
- Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Process and Good Documentation Practice.
Job Type & LocationThis is a Permanent position based out of Arden Hills, MN.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $113000.00 - $136000.00/yr.
- Comprehensive health/dental/vision- 401(k) with company match- Paid time off (PTO)- Life/disability insurance- Professional development like tuition reimbursement
Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Arden Hills,MN.
Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Feb 14, 2026.
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