Function: Manufacturing Engineering / Machining Department / Reports to / Location: To be assigned
Role purpose
Provide deep technical leadership for machining process development and implementation. Establish new machining processes, select suitable machining platforms based on product requirements, and support robust inspection and process-control strategies.
Key responsibilities
Lead setup of new machining processes for new or transferred products; evaluate product requirements and select appropriate machining platforms and manufacturing approaches.
Define and support inspection methods aligned with product features and tolerances; partner with CMM programming and metrology teams on inspection readiness.
Apply Gage R&R and statistical process control methods to assess measurement-system performance and monitor process capability.
Provide technical guidance during process development, scale-up, troubleshooting, and change implementation; assess machining feasibility and manufacturability.
Partner with Manufacturing, Quality, CNC Programming, and Tool Design to improve machining readiness, process robustness, and risk mitigation.
Baseline qualifications
Engineering degree required.
2-5 years of medical device experience required.
Prior experience setting up new machining processes and selecting machining platforms based on product and manufacturing requirements.
Expertise with inspection methods, Gage R&R, and statistical process control.
Strong understanding of machining process development in a regulated or precision-manufacturing environment.
Preferred experience
Experience leading continuous improvement of machining methods, process controls, and manufacturability.
