Senior Manufacturing Industrial Engineer

Responsible for developing manufacturing cost models, process simulations, and engineering proposals to optimize production efficiency, support new business opportunities, and improve manufacturing processes within the medical device and contract manufacturing industries.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering, Value Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in value engineering, industrial engineering, manufacturing cost estimation, or a related manufacturing engineering role.

• Experience working for a contract manufacturer or Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM).

• Experience applying Industry 4.0 technologies, Lean Manufacturing principles, or advanced manufacturing optimization methodologies.

• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, materials, equipment, and production cost structures.

• Experience developing detailed manufacturing cost models for materials, labor, tooling, equipment, and production resources.

• Proficiency in SolidWorks or similar CAD/CAM software for manufacturing cost estimation and Design for Manufacturability (DFM).

• Experience evaluating product designs and manufacturing processes for cost optimization and production feasibility.

• Knowledge of manufacturing cost estimation standards, methodologies, and industry best practices.

• Understanding of medical device regulatory and quality requirements, including ISO 13485, FDA 21 CFR Part 820, 21 CFR Part 11, GxP, and MedAccred.

• Experience analyzing manufacturing data, production costs, and process performance.

• Experience developing technical proposals, manufacturing simulations, and process optimization recommendations.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with insert injection molding of thermoplastics, precision machining, and complex sub-assembly manufacturing.

• Experience in medical device or MedTech contract manufacturing.

• Knowledge of manufacturing process simulation and cost modeling software, including Minitab, Sage, FlexSim, Paperless Parts, or similar platforms.

• Experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems and manufacturing data acquisition technologies.

• Familiarity with manufacturing automation, Industry 4.0 systems, and real-time production monitoring.

• Experience developing capital expenditure (CapEx) proposals and Return on Investment (ROI) analyses.

• Knowledge of tooling costs, manufacturing lead times, equipment utilization, and production capacity planning.

• Experience supporting multi-site manufacturing operations and vertically integrated production proposals.

• Experience with manufacturing resource planning, labor analysis, and capacity utilization modeling.

• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, process optimization, and continuous improvement methodologies.

Job Responsibilities

• Analyze engineering blueprints, technical specifications, CAD models, and manufacturing documentation to develop accurate cost estimates, simulations, and process models.

• Develop manufacturing cost models for insert injection molding, precision machined components, complex sub-assemblies, and other MedTech manufacturing applications.

• Evaluate product designs and manufacturing processes to identify opportunities for cost reduction, improved manufacturability, and production efficiency.

• Utilize SolidWorks and CAD/CAM software to perform Design for Manufacturability (DFM) assessments and develop manufacturing proposals.

• Create detailed cost estimates covering materials, labor, tooling, equipment, engineering resources, and manufacturing overhead.

• Analyze manufacturing process flows, equipment requirements, and production methods to determine optimal manufacturing strategies.

• Support Business Development and Solutions Architecture teams with technical evaluations, manufacturing feasibility assessments, and new business quotations.

• Develop technical proposals and cost optimization recommendations for new and existing customer programs.

• Analyze historical manufacturing costs, tooling expenditures, engineering resource utilization, and production performance to improve estimation accuracy.

• Evaluate actual manufacturing costs against quoted estimates to identify discrepancies and refine cost modeling methodologies.

• Support the implementation of Industry 4.0 technologies, manufacturing data acquisition systems, and process optimization tools.

• Coordinate with IT, ERP, and Manufacturing teams to improve real-time production data collection and reporting capabilities.

• Utilize manufacturing analysis software such as Minitab, Sage, FlexSim, and Paperless Parts to support cost estimation and process simulations.

• Develop business cases and ROI analyses to support capital equipment investments and manufacturing process improvements.

• Evaluate manufacturing site capabilities, labor availability, production costs, and capacity utilization to recommend optimal production locations.

• Support multi-site manufacturing proposals involving vertically integrated manufacturing capabilities.

• Develop manufacturing simulations and process models to evaluate production efficiency, equipment utilization, and manufacturing costs.

• Prepare technical evaluations, cost estimates, simulations, and manufacturing proposals for management and customer review.

• Support supplier and vendor evaluations related to equipment, tooling, materials, and manufacturing processes.

• Identify opportunities to reduce manufacturing costs, improve production throughput, and optimize resource utilization.

• Evaluate emerging manufacturing technologies, software tools, and automation solutions for potential implementation.

• Improve estimating workflows and proposal development processes to support new business opportunities and expansion of existing manufacturing programs.

• Monitor manufacturing process performance and recommend improvements to reduce defects, waste, and production inefficiencies.

• Ensure manufacturing proposals and process recommendations align with applicable medical device quality and regulatory requirements.

Pay: 105k-130k/year

Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, term life insurance, short-term disability insurance, additional voluntary benefits, commuter benefits and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria. Disclaimer: These benefit offerings do not apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs which are direct hire to a client.

Pay Details: $105,000.00 to $130,000.00 per year

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