Manufacturing Engineer

Position: Jr. Manufacturing Engineer,Req#: SMNWJP00001786

Location: Maple Plain, MN (100% Onsite)
Duration: 6+ Months Contract with the high possibility of extension

Job Description:

This is an exciting opportunity for a well-rounded engineer to join a small team supporting a recently acquired medical device startup. As a Manufacturing Engineer, you will support the development, validation, and scale-up of manufacturing processes for our innovative surgical device — directly contributing to product quality, efficiency, and patient outcomes. In all actions, the Manufacturing Engineer will demonstrate a primary commitment to patient safety and product quality by maintaining compliance with the Quality Policy and all other documented processes and procedures.

Education and Experience: 

• Entry to 5+ years of engineering experience in manufacturing or process engineering; understand manufacturing metrics and continuous improvement tools (e.g., lean, DMAIC); have hands-on experience scaling products from prototype to production; skilled in fixture/tooling design and implementation
• Strong CAD and problem-solving skills, Familiarity with regulated medical device environments, Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, self-starter with proven ability to successfully work with minimal supervision, good teamwork and interpersonal skills, good written and verbal communication, ability to multitask, prioritize, and meet project deadlines with high attention to detail, SolidWorks proficiency desired, familiarity with 5S and DMADV

Physical Demands:

• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds
• Must be able to wear cleanroom clothing and work in a cleanroom environment as needed

Job Responsibilities: 

• Manage special projects and initiatives as assigned, driving them from planning through implementation and completion.
• Lead development and optimization of manufacturing processes for soft-tissue repair device systems
• Drive design for manufacturability (DFM) and transfer of robust processes into high-volume production
• Develop and validate equipment, fixtures, and tooling for assembly and inspection
• Partner cross-functionally with R&D, Quality, and Supply Chain to resolve technical issues and improve output
• Execute structured root-cause analysis and corrective actions for production challenges
• Support process validations, change controls, and documentation in compliance with ISO 13485/FDA QSR

 
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