Job Overview

The Manufacturing Engineer in a sustaining role focuses on maintaining and improving existing manufacturing processes to ensure consistent production of high-quality medical devices. This role is primarily focused on troubleshooting issues, implementing process improvements, and supporting ongoing production activities while maintaining compliance with regulatory and quality standards.

This role specifically requires advanced experience with Laser Welding processes where they relate to steel hypotubes and peripheral components.

Job Requirements

• Process Support & Troubleshooting:
  • Provide day-to-day technical support to resolve production challenges, minimize downtime, and ensure stable operations.
  • Analyse the root causes of production issues and implement corrective actions to address defects or inefficiencies.

• Continuous Improvement:
  • Identify and implement opportunities to improve yields, reduce waste, and enhance overall production efficiency.
  • Utilize Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and other methodologies to drive process enhancements.
• Change Management:
  • Lead or support engineering changes (ECOs) to existing products, processes, or equipment.
  • Validate and document changes to ensure they meet quality, compliance, and operational requirements.
• Equipment & Tooling Maintenance:
  • Ensure the continued functionality of production equipment through preventative maintenance programs.
  • Support equipment upgrades or replacements to improve reliability and performance.

• Collaboration with Cross-functional Teams:
  • Partner with Quality, Operations, and Supply Chain teams to address process deviations, non-conformances, and supplier issues.

• Documentation & Reporting:
  • Maintain accurate process documentation, including SOPs, Preventative Maintenance records, validation protocols, and technical reports.
  • Track and report key performance metrics, such as yields, downtime, and defect rates.

• Health & Safety
  • Ensure that all Health, Safety and Environmental requirements are fulfilled.

What your background should look like

Qualifications 

• Engineering level 8 degree, or equivalent qualification.
• Preferably a minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar role.

Key Requirements

• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills with a proven track record and examples
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple ongoing projects.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to apply Critical Thinking to problems a distinct advantage
• Basic Automation knowledge a distinct advantage
• Laser Welding experience a distinct advantage
• Attention to detail and data driven approach a distinct advantage
• Must be able to plan, organize, and implement multiple concurrent tasks and projects.
• Jigs & Fixtures design and maintenance experience would be an advantage.
• Demonstrate a practical understanding of lean manufacturing principles and statistics.
• Demonstrate operating knowledge of Minitab software, would be an advantage.
• SolidWorks /AutoCAD skills would be an advantage.
• Knowledge of ISO & FDA compliance.

Competencies