Startup line Engineer

Description

Role expectations

• Develop, maintain, report, and improve pilot line R&D and production KPIs (Safety, Quality, Output, Yield, Availability, etc.). 
• Maintain and enhance existing manufacturing control systems and dashboards. 
• Implement and refine Lean manufacturing tools, including 5S, constraint identification, and waste elimination. 
• Collaborate with cross-functional design and process teams to meet production and R&D goals. 
• Create detailed manufacturing work instructions, operating procedures, and documentation in accordance with Align's quality policy, with a focus on manufacturability and design transfer. 
• Train stakeholders on new initiatives. 
• Participate in or lead root cause analysis and CAPA activities from internal and external audits. 
• Partner with cross-functional engineering groups to evaluate, implement, and improve processes and equipment applications. 
• Generate CAD drawings for continuous improvement (e.g., layouts, workstations, fixtures, shadow boards). 
• Address issues with urgency and meticulous attention to detail. 
• Continuously improve existing systems and assist in evaluating and implementing new software tools. 
• Optimize processes and implement improvements for transferability and scalability. 
• Assist in defining and transferring metrics and processes to high-volume international plants. 
• Thrive in a fast-paced environment and meet critical deadlines. 

What we're looking for

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field. 
• Minimum of 4 years' experience in manufacturing engineering within the medical industry. 
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. 
• Expert in MS Office. 
• Excellent communication skills. 
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a high-functioning team. 

• Experience in 3D printing manufacturing. 
• Experience in MES and production flow software tools and toolchains. 
• Experience in SAP and ERP systems. 
• Fluency in Spanish or other languages. 

Pay Transparency

• Discounts on Invisalign and Vivera to employees and their eligible dependents after 90 days of employment
• Back-up Child/Elder Care and access to a caregiving concierge
• Family Forming Benefits – Available to Employees, and their spouse or domestic partner, covered under one of Align’s health plans
• Breast Milk Delivery and Lactation Support Services
• Employee Assistance Program
• Hinge Health Virtual Physical Therapy – Available to all employees and eligible dependents (age 18+) enrolled in an Align medical Plan

• Short-term and long-term disability insurance in accordance with those plans.
• Basic Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment.  Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse/Domestic Partner, and Child(ren) are available for purchase in accordance with those plans.
• Flexible Spending Accounts– Employees may be eligible to participate in a health care account (including a limited health FSA if enrolled in a HDHP), dependent care account, and a pre-tax commuter benefit plan.
• 401k plan (with a discretionary Company match of 50% up to 6% of eligible earnings up to a maximum match of 3%.). Employer match vests after two years – 25% year one and 100% at year two. Align offers traditional, Roth, and after-tax options.
• Employee Stock Purchase Program (Employees must work 20 hours or more and be employed on purchase date to be eligible).
• Paid vacation of up to 17 days during the first full year of employment (currently accrued at the rate of 5.24 hours each pay-period), which carries over to a maximum cap of 30 days.  Annual paid vacation time accrual increases based on tenure. Both exempt and non-exempt employees who work 32 hours or more per week receive prorated vacation accrual based on their regularly scheduled work hours and tenure.
• Sick time is accrued throughout the year at the rate of one hour for every thirty worked. Employees can carry over unused sick leave each year, up to a maximum balance of 80 hours.
• 11 Company-designated paid holidays throughout the year.
• If employed for at least 12 consecutive months, Align will grant up to 6 weeks of paid Parental Leave. If employed for less than 12 consecutive months, Align will grant up to 4 weeks of paid Parental Leave.  All parental leave must be completed within one year of the birth or placement of the child.  Parental leave is in addition to any state and/or local parental leave benefits. Three days of paid bereavement leave. In some cases, due to travel the amount of paid leave may be extended to 5 paid days off. To the extent applicable state or local law offers more generous benefits, Align complies with any such law.
• Non-exempt employees will receive full pay for up to 10 days of jury duty.  Exempt employees will receive their full salary during any week they serve and perform any work. Other insurance such as legal, critical illness, voluntary accident, long-term care, auto, home and pet insurance are available for purchase.