Intuitive
medical device
ManufacturingEngineer3
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“Manufacturing Engineer 3 at Intuitive. Skills: manufacturing process technologies, Lean tool implementation, continuous improvement projects, problem-solving, training, project management. Manufacturing responsibility for tooling/fixtures, manufacturing equipment, and design improvements in production. Evaluate and challenge mechanism designs for reliability, functionality, and manufacturability”
What You'll Achieve.
Drive improvements in safety, quality, production, and cost; Assist in setting and attaining quarterly and annual production goals
Industry & Context.
problem-solving; Statistical analysis – Utilizes Statistical techniques to identify patterns and analyze trends; Root Cause Analysis; FMEA; Active participant in quality improvement initiatives, providing feedback to find the root cause and problem-solving
Must be able to travel to the USA, Mexico – US Customs and supply chain knowledge
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Must be able to speak, read and write in English 90%, Must be able to travel to the USA, communications skills across team organizations and cultures, Statistical analysis – Utilizes Statistical techniques to identify patterns and analyze trends, Familiarity with Root Cause Analysis and FMEA, Experience with CAD Software, Full understanding of Engineering/Technical Drawings and Product Specifications, Experience supporting Process Improvement initiatives and/or new process/product introduction
Nice to Have
Mexico – US Customs and supply chain knowledge, Mid/high volume complex mechanism manufacturing engineering experience, Experienced in FDA Quality System Regulation, ISO 13485 and/or medical device manufacturing environment, organizational and time management, Demonstrated experience with Process Development, Equipment Validation and Mfg. Scale-up, Ability to conduct/lead projects in process improvement, capacity increase, and cost reduction
What You'll Do.
Manufacturing responsibility for tooling/fixtures
manufacturing equipment
and design improvements in production
Evaluate and challenge mechanism designs for reliability
and manufacturability
Approve design releases to manufacturing
review engineering documentation
Review/approve and determine the impact of ECOs from manufacturing and field perspectives
Take responsibility for developing and maintaining compliance with the quality system
Evaluate and help in the selection of suppliers for mechanical parts
Help resolve supplier quality issues
Update and revise Manufacturing Process Instructions (MPIs)
Address line support issues
Document and report any variances
or concerns on all aspects of the manufacturing process
Provide production personnel with expectations and performance feedback
Drive improvements in safety
and enforce strict adherence to the applicable Department Operating Procedures (DOPs) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) of the Quality System
Maintain up-to-date and accessible training records for MPIs and Quality System documents
Assist in setting and attaining quarterly and annual production goals
Learn and enforce company safety policies and practices
Review and disposition of discrepant material in the manufacturing line
Implement corrective actions to prevent recurrences
Active participant in quality improvement initiatives
providing feedback to find the root cause and problem-solving
Design and documentation responsibilities for custom and standard production tooling/fixtures
Process and part design/documentation duties for cost reduction programs
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
communications skills across team organizations and cultures
Communication Scope
communications skills across team organizations and cultures
Process & Methodology
project management, Ability to conduct/lead projects in process improvement, capacity increase, and cost reduction
Full Job Description
It started with a simple idea: what if surgery could be less invasive and recovery less painful? Nearly 30 years later, that question still fuels everything we do at Intuitive. As a global leader in robotic-assisted surgery and minimally invasive care , our technologies—like the da Vinci surgical system and Ion —have transformed how care is delivered for millions of patients worldwide. We’re a team of engineers, clinicians, and innovators united by one purpose: to make surgery smarter, safer, and more human. Every day, our work helps care teams perform with greater precision and patients recover faster, improving outcomes around the world. The problems we solve demand creativity, rigor, and collaboration. The work is challenging, but deeply meaningful—because every improvement we make has the potential to change a life. If you’re ready to contribute to something bigger than yourself and help transform the future of healthcare , you’ll find your purpose here. Primary Function of Position. Contribute your leadership and technical skills in the areas of manufacturing process technologies, problem-solving, training, and project management in a growing medical device company. In this key role, you will be the driving force behind Lean tool implementation and continuous improvement projects site wide. Your combination of training, motivational skills, analytical problem-solving ability, and passion for Lean manufacturing will be just the right fit for the manufacturing environment of precision instruments for minimally invasive robotic surgery. Essential Job Duties. • Manufacturing responsibility for tooling/fixtures, manufacturing equipment, and design improvements in production. • Evaluate and challenge mechanism designs for reliability, functionality, and manufacturability. Provide suggested change proposals. • Approve design releases to manufacturing, review engineering documentation, and provide vendor and in-house DFM inputs. • Review/approve and determine the impac
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