Project Engineer, Operations

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At MicroPort, we relentlessly strive to master every detail of our medical solutions with the purpose of prolonging and reshaping the lives of patients everywhere. We welcome motivated and talented people who want to join our dynamic and inclusive company, working together to deliver meaningful medical breakthroughs. In order to accomplish this, we hold true to our core values of Quality, Integrity, Accountability, Efficiency, Innovation, Aspiration, Dedication & Collaboration. Come and join Team MicroPort!

Why You'll Love MicroPort

You will find our team atmosphere challenging and rewarding. In addition to working with a world-class team, receiving a competitive base salary and bonus opportunities, our U.S. employees also enjoy the following benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Maternity Leave, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Bereavement, 401(k) (up to 4% match with vesting from day 1), PTO, Paid Holidays, Employee Assistance Program, Education Assistance...and more! At MicroPort, we care about our employees and encourage them to make healthy lifestyle choices and embrace wellness opportunities to maintain their very best health and wellbeing.

Overall Summary

As Project Engineer, Operations, you will plan and develop a manufacturing process. You must determine the optimum fabrication methods, develop procedures, perform process validations and track progress towards completion of project.

Your duties will include:

• Using engineering drawings, the engineer must be able to prepare router steps, CNC part programs, work instructions and bill of materials for designed parts and assemblies.
• Conduct process capability studies and adjust the process accordingly.
• Understanding of tooling and fixturing requirements needed to manufacture the product.
• Investigate or troubleshoot manufacturing problems, develop and implement solutions to these problems.
• Investigate, justify and implement capital requests for the facilities.
• Assist and/or train other engineers, engineering technicians and operators on equipment and processes. Should be capable of leading/managing these engineers.
• Handle multiple projects, develop cost savings and scrap reductions, have extensive knowledge of CNC machine tools in the plant and track projects upon completion.
• Use of CAD/CAM software to produce CNC programs, Extensive knowledge of CAD/CAM software, GD&T and work with Design engineers on the manufacturability of the new products.

Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

About You

You must be knowledgeable in many manufacturing processes such as CNC machining, manual machining, grinding and have a working knowledge of metal finishing, chemical finishing, welding and heat treating.

YOUR EDUCATION

Required: Bachelor's Degree

Preferred: Master's Degree; Black Belt in Lean Six Sigma

YOUR EXPERIENCE

Minimum seven years' experience in a manufacturing engineering position, minimum two years' experience in an orthopedic environment and a minimum of seven years' experience in a machine shop environment