Intuitive

medical device

ManufacturingEngineer3

Mexicali, Baja California, Mexico FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for mid candidates.

The Brief

“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.

medical device
Problems you'll solve

problem-solving; Statistical analysis – Utilizes Statistical techniques to identify patterns and analyze trends; Root Cause Analysis; FMEA; problem-solving

Eligibility Requirements

Must be able to travel to the USA, subject to US export controls

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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