Associate Manufacturing Engineer
New Today
Acute Care Technology
At ZOLL, we're passionate about improving patient outcomes and helping save lives. We provide innovative technologies that make a meaningful difference in people's lives. Our medical devices, software and related services are used worldwide to diagnose and treat patients suffering from serious cardiopulmonary and respiratory conditions.
The Acute Care Technology division of ZOLL Medical Corporation develops and delivers innovative lifesaving products and software solutions to EMS, hospital, public safety, and military customers globally. Products include AEDs, trauma kits, ventilators, temperature management solutions, and more. Our dedicated employees take pride in their commitment to improving patient outcomes while delivering world-class customer service.
Job Type
On Site
Job Summary
The position is responsible for developing, implementing, and validating processes and procedures to manufacture electromechanical and catheter-based medical devices in full compliance with the company's quality system. Apply Lean concepts to reduce waste and maximize efficiency. Troubleshoot production issues. Work with vendors to drive cost reductions to existing components and assemblies.
Essential Functions
Work closely with R&D engineers during the product design phase to ensure Design for Manufacturability requirements are considered and implemented. Understands the product design to implement and improve manufacturing processes.
Develop and improve existing manufacturing methods, fixtures and assembly aids.
Analyze and document workflow. Works with production to layout equipment and workspace for maximum efficiency.
Work with vendors to address issues and to identify opportunities to reduce cost. Coordinates efforts with Supplier Quality Engineer.
Troubleshoot production issues and implements appropriate solutions. Use DOE techniques to characterize and improve processes and production yields.
Create verification and validation test protocols and reports including equipment IQ/OQ/PQ as required.
Disposition Non-Conformance Reports and Corrective and Preventive Actions as assigned.
Train Operators on new or modified processes.
Ensure all production equipment is properly calibrated and maintained.
Facilitate communication between all team members.
Provide leadership, direction, and ownership in areas of manufacturing engineering and process development.
Perform and document Process Failure Modes and Effects Analysis as needed.
Required/Preferred Education and Experience
Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering required
1-3 years Manufacturing Engineering experience required Medical device manufacturing involving electromechanical and/or catheter-based products preferred
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Basic knowledge of Design for Manufacturing (DFM), Design of Experiments (DOE) and product/process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA)
Solid Works experience a plus
Preferred Languages
English - Advanced
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Standing - Constantly
Walking - Constantly
Sitting - Occasionally
Lifting - Constantly
Carrying - Constantly
Pushing - Constantly
Pulling - Constantly
Talking - Occasionally
Hearing - Frequently
Repetitive Motions - Constantly
Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination - Constantly
Working Conditions
Extreme cold - Occasionally
Extreme heat - Occasionally
Humidity - Occasionally
Wet - Occasionally
Noise - Frequently
ZOLL is a fast-growing company that operates in more than 140 countries around the world. Our employees are inspired by a commitment to make a difference in patients's lives, and our culture values innovation, self-motivation and an entrepreneurial spirit. Join us in our efforts to improve outcomes for underserved patients suffering from critical cardiopulmonary conditions and help save more lives.
The salary range for this position can range from $72,000 to $85,000 per year. The actual compensation may vary outside of this range depending on geographic location, work experience, education, and skill level.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
- Location:
- San Jose, CA, United States
- Category:
- Architecture And Engineering Occupations