Description :
Overview :
This position is responsible for developing, validating, and maintaining the production test processes and equipment that support Production and new product introduction. This position is the primary contact for Production, Product Development, and suppliers as related to technical process issues.
Responsibilities :
Works within a cross-functional development team on the definition and design of new products.
Leads the definition, development, and implementation of Production processes.
Works with Product Development and suppliers to define production processes during product development.
Provides DFM input to Product Development.
Participates in supplier and subcontractor selection, qualification and CAPA efforts.
Leads the design transfer from engineering to manufacturing.
Performs production capacity planning and manufacturing line layout activities.
Develops and maintains manufacturing assembly instructions, tooling, and other aids to ensure a controlled and efficient manufacturing process.
Develops process and equipment verification and validation plans, reports, etc.
Performs process validation activities.
Creates and maintains all end item BOM structures and production routes.
Performs cost analysis and implement cost reduction plans.
Performs data analysis and trending on manufacturing processes.
Initiates root-cause analysis and troubleshooting and improvement activities to increase quality and yields, and reduce cost.
Qualifications :
Bachelor's Degree
3-5 years applicable experience
Strong analytical skills
Demonstrated ability to coach and train production personnel
Experience in a capital equipment manufacturing environment, preferably medical device
Background in diagnostic or therapeutic ultrasound a plus
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