Senior Manufacturing Engineer Medical Device

About the job Senior Manufacturing Engineer Medical DeviceThe Senior Manufacturing Engineer plays a key role in bridging R&D, pilot, and commercial manufacturing for medical devices, ensuring robust and scalable manufacturing processes from early development to commercialization. The role emphasizes efficiency, quality, regulatory compliance, and cost-effectiveness while collaborating across departments and with contract manufacturers.Key Responsibilities:Develop and validate efficient, cost-effective manufacturing processes for medical devices, including assembly, testing, sterilization, and packaging.Create production-level drawings and optimize designs for manufacturability (DFM), cost, and efficiency using Six Sigma and LEAN principles.Identify, evaluate, and collaborate with contract manufacturers, ensuring quality, cost, and regulatory compliance.Act as a liaison between internal teams and contract manufacturers to coordinate manufacturing activities.Review engineering specifications and CAD drawings to ensure compliance with standards and best practices.Manage part/drawing releases and ensure accuracy of Bills of Materials (BOMs).Plan and execute process characterization and validation, including risk assessments and critical control point identification.Develop and maintain manufacturing documentation, including work instructions, equipment guides, and process validations.Lead or contribute to pFMEA and implement Lean Six Sigma methodologies.Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineers, quality specialists, regulatory experts, and suppliers, to achieve project objectives.Deliverables:Up-to-date and accurate BOMs, work instructions, and process documentation.Comprehensive pFMEA and validated manufacturing processes.Effective coordination with contract manufacturers and stakeholders. Qualifications:Bachelors degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering.5+ years of experience in medical device manufacturing, including new product development, design transfer, and process validation.Proficiency in SolidWorks for modeling and fixture/tool design.Experience with contract manufacturers, especially in capital equipment or catheter manufacturing.Strong knowledge of DFM, Six Sigma, LEAN, cGMP, and sterilizable polymers.Proficiency in Microsoft Office and statistical software like Minitab or JMP. Preferred Skills:Lean and/or Six Sigma certifications.Expertise in catheter fabrication techniques and electronics testing processes.