Manufacturing Process Engineer II

$75,000 - $95,000/Yr

Applied Medical Distribution - Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

Full-time - Entry Level

Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

Miscellaneous Manufacturing

About the position

Applied Medical is a new generation medical device company with a proven business model and commitment to innovation fueled by rapid business growth and expansion. Our company has been developing and manufacturing advanced surgical technologies for over 35 years and has earned a strong reputation for excellence in the healthcare field. Our unique business model, combined with our dedication to delivering the highest quality products, enables team members to contribute in a larger capacity than is possible in typical positions. Collaboration is a fundamental part of our organization's culture and is essential to our continued success. As such, the successful candidate for this position is expected to work on-site, enabling them to engage fully with colleagues and contribute to cross-functional initiatives. Therefore, the ability to work collaboratively and contribute to a positive and supportive team environment is a key requirement for this role. As a Process Engineer II, you will use skills related to sustaining and improving production manufacturing processes as part of a cross-functional team.

Responsibilities

• Develop and sustain manufacturing processes
• Debug manufacturing processes and equipment via root cause analysis
• Run, observe and expedite shop orders
• Develop and update engineering documents such as process maps, process FMEA, Manufacturing/Quality Instructions, test methods, drawings, and test reports
• Collaborate with the Production team to identify capabilities and capacity
• Collaborate with the Engineering team for fixturing design and development, tolerancing, and design for manufacturing
• Collaborate with tooling design teams (MIM, Stamping, Molding, etc.)
• Investigate new tooling, materials, manufacturing processes, and technologies
• Research and qualify new suppliers and vendors

Requirements

• 1-2 years of relevant Engineering work experience
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Biomedical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering (or equivalent)
• Experience with manufacturing equipment and processes
• Experience with computer-aided design (i.e. SolidWorks), spreadsheets, scheduling programs, and word processing
• Excellent technical writing
• Experience with Statistical Process Control (SPC)
• Working knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
• Working knowledge of a variety of materials and mechanical designs
• Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Technical aptitude and detail oriented
• Critical Thinking
• Ability to mentor and guide other TMs

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in Polymer
• Experience in the medical device industry
• Understanding of manufacturing and quality standards, including FDA regulations and ISO quality systems
• Experience with software such as NetWeaver/Product Lifecycle Management
• Experience with Minitab or other statistical analysis software
• Leadership or project management experience
• Excellent organization, communication and documentation skills

Benefits

• Comprehensive total reward package
• Base compensation range of $75,000 to $95,000 per year
• Bonuses and other applicable incentive compensation plans
• Training opportunities with ongoing learning and development courses
• On-campus wellness activities
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Education reimbursement program
• 401(k) program for retirement
• Generous vacation accrual and paid holiday schedule