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Job Field: Architect / Engineering Jobs
Location: Northridge, CA
Salary: $Not stated

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<tr><td valign="top" width="450"><b>Medtronic is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action EmployerPosition DescriptionThe Sr Manufacturing / New Product Introduction Engineer develops, characterizes, refines, and maintains new and existing manufacturing processes, including the creation of manufacturing processing documentation, equipment operating instructions, and production routers. Specifies, tests, integrates, and maintains assembly fixtures and/or test equipment. Generates, collects and analyzes process test data, prepares process specifications, and writes engineering reports. Qualifies and/or validates manufacturing processes and trains production operators. Identifies, qualifies, and executes quality improvement cost savings initiatives. The engineer in this position is integral and responsible part of new product development teams; they provide manufacturability input/feedback, support prototyping, conduct process/tool development trials, qualify processes/tools, and integrate all efforts into the delivery of capable manufacturing processes.Position ResponsibilitiesPlans, develops and leads projects associated with the development of new, current, or acquired manufacturing processes.Self-directed and also capable of working productively within a team without close supervision.Participates in new product project team activity, supporting design for manufacturing elements.Identifies, justifies and implements significant projects to reduce manufacturing costs, improve processes, and enhance process capability.Designs, and evaluates new specifications, layouts and standards supporting a Lean manufacturing environment.Capable of designing and building manufacturing jigs and fixtures.Generates, collects and/or analyzes test data and prepares specifications.Works with tabletop level automation to support process development.Identifies and mediates training needs for operators/employees within value stream scope or areas of responsibility, providing leadership and mentoring.Basic QualificationsMechanical design experienceAbility to maintain strong relationship with R&D, prepare large project schedules, expand project work scopes, and assist in negotiatingExperience in Process Development or Process EngineeringEDUCATION REQUIRED: (No equivalencies)Bachelors of Science in EngineeringYEARS OF EXPERIENCE5+ years of professional experience in process, manufacturing, quality, or project engineering roleDesired/Preferred QualificationsBasic understanding of product/process co-development steps and challenges.Excellent interpersonal and communication skillsPrevious mechanical fixturing design experienceMechanical design experience with automation integrationPCL and logic control programming experienceTest development backgroundTest integration experience with manufacturingIQ/OQ/PQ experienceMedical Device Mfg experiencePhysical Job RequirementsThe physical demands described within the Responsibilities section of this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile. The employee is also required to interact with a computer, and communicate with peers and co-workers.Extended periods of time doing computer-based workFrequently required to sit and reach with hands and arms.Regularly required to stand; walk and use hands to finger, handle, or feel.Frequently lift and/or move up to 35 pounds

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