Senior Principal Sourcing Project Engineer

AtriCure, Inc. provides innovative technologies for the treatment of Afib and related conditions. Afib affects more than 33 million people worldwide. Electrophysiologists and cardiothoracic surgeons around the globe use AtriCure technologies for the treatment of Afib and reduction of Afib related complications. AtriCure's Isolator Synergy Ablation System is the first medical device to receive FDA approval for the treatment of persistent Afib. AtriCure's AtriClip Left Atrial Appendage Exclusion System products are the most widely sold LAA management devices worldwide. AtriCure's Hybrid AF Therapy is a minimally invasive procedure that provides a lasting solution for long-standing persistent Afib patients. AtriCure's cryoICE cryoSPHERE probe is cleared for temporary ablation of peripheral nerves to block pain, providing pain relief in cardiac and thoracic procedures. For more information, visit AtriCure.com or follow us on Twitter @AtriCure.

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Senior Principal Sourcing Project Engineer

AtriCure, Inc. has an opening for the Senior Principal Sourcing Project Engineer in Mason, OH. The Senior Principal Sourcing Project Engineer is responsible for managing and executing manufacturing and capacity projects to support supply chain growth initiatives.

Duties include:

• Lead all project management activities including the facilitation of DFM and GD&T discussions with PD teams and suppliers on complex components to ensure manufacturability;
• Lead project execution and project execution teams creating additional capacity within the supply base and lead cost savings initiatives;
• Focus project efforts on process optimization including changes to manufacturing methodology and supply chain strategy;
• Support the supplier selection process, based on technical capability and installed capacity;
• Collaborate and work closely as a technical liaison between AtriCure engineering and suppliers;
• Lead, manage and execute technical projects to support long term growth;
• Act as an expert in the change management process for medical device component manufacturing;
• Lead development teams on DFM and GD&T to ensure component manufacturability;
• Provide project updates to executive leadership team;
• Collaborate across functions to ensure all changes and projects are managed in accordance with AtriCure procedures and regulations;
• Develop and optimize project execution process for supply chain related projects;
• Work closely with suppliers in developing capital and manufacturing strategies including strategy for the execution of process validations; and
• Identify and lead supply chain continuous improvement efforts.
• Anticipated less than 10% of domestic and international travel to supplier sites.

Required:

• Bachelor's degree inEngineering or related field (foreign equivalent degree accepted)

• 10 years of progressive, post degree experience as a Manufacturing Engineer or related role.

• 10 years of experience in each of the following:

• Design of experiments (DOE);

• Process capability analysis;

• Statistical process control (SPC); and

• Lean manufacturing principles.

• 5 years of experience in each of the following:

• Medical device component manufacturing and qualification;

• Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) for component design;

• Implementing Design for Manufacturability (DFM) strategies to optimize component designs for efficient and cost-effective manufacturing processes;

• Process validation and associated verification activities;

• Equipment selection, design, and qualification for manufacturing processes;

• Implementing process changes, including change control procedures and impact assessments; and

• Multi-disciplined manufacturing processes such as metal machining, metal injection molding (MIM), plastic injection molding.

• 3 years of experience in each of the following:

• Project management focused on component design and process development in the medical device industry;

• Managing cross functional team initiatives;

• Budget and schedule management; and

• Leading executive management reviews.

Experience may be gained concurrently. Ability to pass pre-employment drug screen and background check is required.

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AtriCure has a variety of benefits available for US based employees and their families. Examples include Medical & Dental beginning day 1 of employment, 401K plus match, 20 days of paid Parental Leave, in addition to maternity leave, for new moms and dads, Volunteer Time off, Pet Insurance, and more. Corporate-based employees also have full access to our on-site fitness center and cafeteria. To see a complete list of our benefits, please visit our careers website: . AtriCure participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity of and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here AtriCure is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and provides Drug Free Workplaces. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national or ethnic origin, age, protected veteran status, status as an individual with disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law(s).