Principal Manufacturing Engineer

This Position is located in Mason/Cincinnati OH and will be onsite. Must be able to commute or relocate to Cincinnati OH for this position to be considered.

POSITION SUMMARY:

A Principal Manufacturing Engineer is a high level, experienced manufacturing/process engineer and is accountable for developing and maintaining capable and stable manufacturing processes to meet product quality standards/requirements.   The role is responsible for process development and improvement, and tooling and fixture development and improvement both internally at AtriCure, and externally at key suppliers.  A principal manufacturing engineer may also be involved in development of process analytics for preemptive defect control, process documentation and process layout & material logistic flow.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION:

Experienced member of the manufacturing engineering team responsible for the development, qualification, implementation and support of new manufacturing processes and equipment

Design and develop fixtures in CAD prototypes for manufacturing and assembly

Is considered a subject matter expert in at least 2 major areas of manufacturing engineering

Ensures continuous improvement in process, cost, quality and production

Responsible for leading/mentoring members of the Manufacturing/Process Engineering Teams

Supports and drives a DFM (design for manufacturability) focused culture within the PD teams and the operations organization

Supports and drives a Lean processes and continuous improvement culture within the PD teams and the operations organization

Develop business, operational and financial strategies, plans and programs that foster the achievement of organizational objectives

Translate broad strategies into specific objectives and action plans

Read blueprints and interpret technical specifications and illustrations

Drive multiple initiatives at a rapid pace, making thoughtful recommendations with available data

ADDITIONAL ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION:

Regular and predictable worksite attendance

Ability to work under fast-paced conditions

Ability to make decisions and use good judgment

Ability to prioritize various duties and multitask as required

Ability to successfully work with others

Additional duties as assigned

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Eng., Biomedical Engineering or Mechanical Eng. or equivalent is required

15+ years (10 years + Masters) of experience:

Experience in development of new manufacturing processes and the tooling/equipment required to implement the processes

Demonstrated ability to design in CAD and prototype manufacturing/assembly fixtures

Knowledge base in Lean Processes and Continuous Improvement

Experience in Design for Manufacturability

Experience with medical device design and manufacture

Experience with process validation

Previous class II or class III Medical Device manufacturing experience

Possess a strong knowledge of manufacturing processes and capabilities.  Provide guidance in process and supplier selection when necessary.

Self-motivated with strong time management skills

Demonstrated ability to develop business, operational and financial strategies, plans and programs that foster the achievement of organizational objectives

Ability to translate broad strategies into specific objectives and action plans

Demonstrated possession of in-depth and current knowledge of industry best practices and the ability to implement the same

Experience in technical report writing and verbal and oral communication skills

Must be able to read blueprints and interpret technical specifications and illustrations

Comfortable driving multiple initiatives at a rapid pace, making thoughtful recommendations with available data

Active, high-energy communicator who drives a company vision/mission to align teams, critical resources, management, and stakeholders

Creative thinker with exceptional process, analytical, management and relationship skills

Problem solving/trouble shooting experience

Ability to travel 10%

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to regularly walk, sit, or stand as required

Ability to occasionally bend and push/pull

Ability to regularly lift up to 25 pounds

Ability to pass pre-employment drug screen and background check

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