Manufacturing Engineer I

Starkey Laboratories - Eden Prairie, MN

Full-time - Entry Level

Eden Prairie, MN

1,001-5,000 employees

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

Starkey is seeking an entry-level Manufacturing Engineer to join our global headquarters in Eden Prairie, MN. This position is ideal for recent graduates with a bachelor's degree in industrial engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or biomedical engineering who are eager to kickstart their engineering careers in a company that prioritizes the growth and development of its engineers. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in supporting the Manufacturing Engineering Continuation and Continuous Improvement initiatives for Starkey's global operations. As a world leader in the manufacturing and distribution of advanced hearing technologies, Starkey is dedicated to connecting people and changing lives. Our team is committed to ensuring that individuals everywhere have access to the products and services they need to hear better and live better. Founded in 1967 by Bill Austin, Starkey is recognized for its cutting-edge innovations in hearing health, industry-leading research and development, and a willingness to push the boundaries of what is possible. With over 5,000 employees across 29 facilities worldwide, we conduct business in more than 100 markets. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring that product designs meet business goals by effectively implementing robust manufacturing processes and supporting continuous improvement initiatives. A strong understanding of product design and engineering is essential to facilitate changes in manufacturing processes that enhance efficiency. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills, technical drive, persistence, and the ability to build strong teams focused on maintaining high-quality products. You will be tasked with addressing potential issues throughout all phases of product development, continuation, and end-of-life processes to support designs recognized as best-in-class in the hearing aid industry.

Responsibilities

• Lead Continuation Engineering and CAPA projects and initiatives.
• Continually improve the manufacturing processes of custom, standard, and accessory products.
• Implement engineering solutions across Global Starkey Operations.
• Partner with Design and Manufacturing Engineering on product sustainment.
• Participate in design reviews, establish manufacturing requirements, and coordinate needed testing or device builds.
• Collaborate with Quality Engineering to identify and implement ongoing quality improvements.
• Represent Manufacturing Engineering as the voice of manufacturing to other development teams within R&D, Quality, and Site Engineering.
• Act as the technical manufacturing lead on sustaining Engineering Projects.
• Support and provide input for DFM improvements through Program/Project charters and system requirements specifications.
• Deploy Site Validation efforts for legacy products into new regions.
• Qualify and validate new and improved processes, fixtures, equipment, and technology for manufacturability.
• Partner with Site Engineering to investigate global improvement opportunities through PFMEA RPN reduction, DMAIC efforts, Kaizen support, A3s, and Value Stream Mapping.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in industrial engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, biomedical engineering, or equivalent work experience required.
• Relevant experience in a product development and manufacturing environment required; hearing industry or medical device industry experience preferred.
• Knowledge of new product development systems required.
• Knowledge of process validation required.
• Knowledge of relevant product development methods and best practices (i.e., DMAIC, PFMEA, Lean, DOE, etc.).
• Experience solving advanced technical problems.
• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously.

Nice-to-haves

• Six Sigma Green Belt preferred.