Manufacturing Engineering III

Teleflex Inc
  • Chelmsford, MA
  • $110,500–$165,800 Per Year
2 days ago

Job Description

Expected Travel: Up to 10%

Requisition ID: 14358

About Teleflex Incorporated

As a global provider of medical technologies, Teleflex is driven by our purpose to improve the health and quality of people's lives. Through our vision to become the most trusted partner in healthcare, we offer a diverse portfolio with solutions in the therapy areas of anesthesia, emergency medicine, interventional cardiology and radiology, surgical, vascular access, and urology. We believe that the potential of great people, purpose-driven innovation, and world-class products can shape the future direction of healthcare.

Teleflex is the home of Arrow, Barrigel, Deknatel, LMA, Pilling, QuikClot, Rüsch, UroLift and Weck - trusted brands united by a common sense of purpose.

At Teleflex, we are empowering the future of healthcare. For more information, please visit teleflex.com.

Acute Care - The Acute Care division of Teleflex is dedicated to empowering healthcare professionals with industry-trusted devices that advance the practice of anesthesia and respiratory care. Our portfolio includes LMA Airways, Rüsch Laryngoscopes, Rüsch and Sheridan Endotracheal Tubes, and Arrow Pain Management-products designed to provide reliability, performance, and clinical value. Built on a foundation of quality and innovation, our solutions support clinicians across a wide range of care settings, including emergency prehospital environments, hospitals, and procedural settings. Each product is developed with a focus on patient safety, ease of use, and consistency, helping providers respond effectively to evolving clinical demands. Join a dynamic, growing team that offers healthcare providers advanced medical technology solutions that make a difference in patients lives.

Position Summary

The Manufacturing Engineer III provides technical leadership and engineering support for catheter manufacturing operations, quality compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives. This role partners with cross-functional teams to resolve product and process issues, lead investigations, support validation and qualification activities, and drive improvements in safety, quality, delivery, and cost. The Manufacturing Engineer III is responsible for maintaining compliant documentation, supporting design control activities, applying risk management methodologies, and leading engineering projects that enhance manufacturing performance and operational efficiency.

Principal Responsibilities

  • Monitor, analyze, and improve manufacturing performance metrics, including yield, efficiency, throughput, quality, and scrap.
  • Lead investigations and resolution activities related to nonconformances, complaints, CAPAs, and manufacturing process issues, serving as a technical lead or key contributor as required.
  • Drive engineering actions identified through daily management and visual management processes.
  • Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on reducing waste, increasing productivity, improving quality, and enhancing process and operator efficiency using Lean and Six Sigma methodologies.
  • Develop, revise, and maintain manufacturing and engineering documentation, including work instructions, SOPs, specifications, protocols, and engineering drawings; provide training as required.
  • Plan, author, execute, and document engineering studies, process qualifications, validations, and test method validations (IQ, OQ, PQ, TMV) in compliance with FDA, ISO, and company requirements.
  • Partner with R&D to support new product introductions, process development, and design transfer activities, ensuring manufacturability, quality, and cost-effectiveness.
  • Lead engineering projects from concept through implementation, including scope definition, resource planning, timeline management, risk assessment, execution, and results measurement.
  • Collaborate with Operations leadership to identify and implement technical solutions that support safety, quality, capacity, and production objectives.
  • Provide technical leadership, coaching, and mentorship to Manufacturing Technicians, junior Engineers, and cross-functional teams.
  • Support audits, inspections, and regulatory compliance activities as needed.
  • Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned.

Education / Experience Requirements

  • Bachelors degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline required; Masters degree preferred.
  • Minimum of 5 years of manufacturing engineering experience with a Bachelors degree, or 3 years of relevant experience with a Masters degree.
  • Experience supporting manufacturing operations in a regulated industry; medical device manufacturing experience preferred.
  • Experience leading engineering projects and collaborating effectively within cross-functional teams.
  • Experience managing project portfolios, strategic initiatives, or PMO-related activities preferred.
  • Demonstrated application of engineering, analytical, project management, and continuous improvement methodologies preferred.
  • Lean Practitioner, Six Sigma, PMP, or related professional certifications preferred.

Specialized Skills / Other Requirements

  • Experience with process validation and qualification activities, including IQ, OQ, PQ, PFMEA, and DFMEA.
  • Knowledge of FDA Quality System Regulations (QSR), ISO 13485, and applicable medical device manufacturing requirements preferred.
  • Experience with production test fixture design and development preferred.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
  • Experience with SAP, Agile, or similar business systems preferred.
  • Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies preferred.
  • Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills with the ability to make data-driven decisions.
  • Excellent written, verbal, organizational, and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and execute projects with minimal supervision.
  • Ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders at multiple levels of the organization.
  • Ability to provide technical guidance and mentorship to Manufacturing Technicians and junior Engineers.
  • Ability to effectively collaborate with internal customers, external suppliers, and cross-functional business partners.

The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $110,500.00 - $165,800.00; however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position will also include benefits such as medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, participation in 401(k) savings plan, and various paid time off benefits, such as PTO, short- and long-term disability, and parental leave, dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

If hired, the employee will be in an "at-will position," and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

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At Teleflex, we follow a comprehensive hiring process. We do not accept unsolicited resumes from agency recruiters or 3rd party firms. We do not make unsolicited job offers. We do not ask for money or require equipment purchase up-front.

Teleflex Incorporated is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status. If you require accommodation to apply for a position, please contact us at: 877-880-8588 or Talent@Teleflex.com.

Teleflex, the Teleflex logo, Arrow, Barrigel, Deknatel, LMA, Pilling, QuikClot, Rüsch, UroLift and Weck are trademarks or registered trademarks of Teleflex Incorporated or its affiliates, in the U.S. and/or other countries.

2026 Teleflex Incorporated. All rights reserved.

Numbers & Facts

LocationChelmsford, MA
Salary$110,500–$165,800 Per Year

Skills

  • Acute Careunmatched
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  • SAPunmatched
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  • Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)unmatched
  • Strategic Planningunmatched
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  • Technical Supportunmatched
  • Test Designunmatched
  • Time Managementunmatched
  • Training/Teachingunmatched
  • Urologyunmatched
  • Willing to Travelunmatched
  • Writing Skillsunmatched

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