Advanced Manufacturing Engineer, CNC & Validation (MedTech)

TOMZ Manufacturing Corp
  • Berlin, Connecticut, United States, CT
    8 days ago

    Job Description

    Advanced Manufacturing Engineer, CNC & Validation (MedTech)

    Based in Berlin, CT

    Why this role?

    You thrive where precision machining meets regulated excellence. At TOMZ, you’ll convert complex designs into stable, scalable processes for lifesaving medical devices—while cutting waste, boosting quality, and accelerating throughput.

    What you'll take on

    • Drive down equipment/tooling downtime and scrap with hands-on floor support.
    • Conduct tool life analyses and process capability studies to capture cost and efficiency wins.
    • Partner with cross-functional teams to transfer products into robust, mid–high volume production.
    • Improve processes, methods, and controls to elevate quality, reduce cost, and increase efficiency.
    • Author and release ECOs; train operators and technicians on process changes.
    • Create process instructions and optimize product flow, assembly practices, space, quality, and safety.
    • Develop and qualify tools/fixtures/equipment to production readiness.
    • Perform product and process analyses to identify improvement opportunities.
    • Apply PFMEA and other risk tools to mitigate potential failures with defined actions.
    • Plan and execute IQ, OQ, and PQ validations.
    • Lead defect troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, containment, and corrective actions.
    • Coach Engineering and Operations personnel on procedures and equipment.
    • Disposition nonconforming material and create effective rework instructions.
    • Lead Kaizen events and champion Lean continuous improvement.
    • Comply with the TOMZ Quality Management System and complete other tasks as assigned.

    Are you someone who…

    • Notices the small details that make a big difference?
    • Reads prints with GD&T fluently and turns insights into action?
    • Builds in 3D with SolidWorks and documents clearly with Microsoft Office and Adobe?
    • Understands GMP and ISO 13485 and why they matter to patient safety?
    • Enjoys the tempo of fast-paced medical device manufacturing?

    Your background

    • Education: Bachelor’s degree in an engineering field (or equivalent experience).
    • Experience: 5+ years in a regulated industry; medical device or aerospace contract manufacturing preferred.

    Preferred strengths

    • Excellent time management and prioritization.
    • Self-starter who collaborates well across teams.
    • Clear, concise communicator in English—verbally and in writing.

    Physical demands & work environment

    • Ability to bend, stoop, squat, kneel, and lift up to 20 lbs.; use team lift/mechanical assist over 20 lbs.
    • 20/20 vision (corrected or uncorrected) for sorting raw and nonconforming materials; strong dexterity for small/medium parts.
    • Exposure to oil, grease, dust, metal particles, sparks, and sharp edges; PPE/engineering controls may be required.
    • Regular keyboard and computer use.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationBerlin, Connecticut, United States, CT

    Skills

    • Aerospace and Defenseunmatched
    • CNC (Computerized Numerical Control) Systemsunmatched
    • Coachingunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Continuous Improvementunmatched
    • Contract Manufacturingunmatched
    • Corrective Actionunmatched
    • Cost Controlunmatched
    • Cross-Functionalunmatched
    • English Languageunmatched
    • Establish Prioritiesunmatched
    • GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices)unmatched
    • Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancingunmatched
    • ISO (International Organization for Standardization)unmatched
    • Identify Issuesunmatched
    • Keyboardsunmatched
    • Lean Manufacturingunmatched
    • Lift/Move 20 Poundsunmatched
    • Machine Toolunmatched
    • Machiningunmatched
    • Manufacturingunmatched
    • Manufacturing Engineeringunmatched
    • Medical Equipmentunmatched
    • Medical Wasteunmatched
    • Operations Processesunmatched
    • Patient Safetyunmatched
    • Physical Demandsunmatched
    • Process Analysisunmatched
    • Process Capabilityunmatched
    • Process Developmentunmatched
    • Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA)unmatched
    • Process Improvementunmatched
    • Process Validationunmatched
    • Product Flowunmatched
    • Production Volumeunmatched
    • Quality Managementunmatched
    • Riskunmatched
    • Root Cause Analysisunmatched
    • Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
    • Time Managementunmatched
    • Writing Skillsunmatched
    • eCosunmatched

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