Manufacturing Engineer II

Xeridiem Medical Devices

Tucson, AZ

Estimated pay: Est. $18–$27/hr (market estimate, not employer-stated)

Shift: Full time

**JOB PURPOSE:**

Plans, designs, and improves manufacturing processes medical device assembly.

**ESSENTIAL DUTIES:**

• Maximizes productivity of assembly, whether equipment, work force utilization, workstation optimization, administrative systems, and internal supply chains.
• Exercises initiative, participating with and directing others in various projects and assignments
• Gains mastery of support systems (change control, validation, corrections, costing, etc.) using them to maximum efficiency
• Continuously improves tools and systems used in own area of work
• Coordinates with other operational departments to ensure projects are completed on task
• Communicates with customers and vendors as needed
• Performs a variety of complex tasks using experience and judgment
• Upholds SPG and Dupont vision and core values
• Performs other duties as assigned

**QUALIFICATIONS (Education/Experience/Knowledge, Skills & Abilities)**

**Required:**

• Applicable Bachelor’s degree and/or equivalent experience in a related field
• Competent in the basic problem solving methods
• A track record of problem solving, identifying errors and deficiencies and implementing improvements
• Communicates clearly, and concisely at all levels of the organization
• Competent at prioritizing time and competing tasks and projects
• Ability to apply knowledge to their job function using pre-established guidelines and instructions
• Has knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, procedures and business principles within field
• Ability to problem solve, identify errors and deficiencies and perform research independently
• Accuracy, attention to detail, and thoroughness
• Proficient computer skills
• Proficient communications skills
• A certain degree of creativity and latitude
• Ability to comprehend and comply with company safety and quality standards
• Responsible for understanding and complying with all SPG and Dupont safety policies and procedures.

**Preferred:**

• 5 years directly related experience
• Understands Lean manufacturing
• Experience in Project Management
• Medical device background

**WORKING COND****IT****IONS:**

Works under general supervision. Requires light physical activity performing non-strenuous daily activities. About 40% of time will require standing and walking on the Production floor, where wearing of protective clothing might be necessary. About 60% of time will be spent working at desk and/or computer.