Manufacturing Engineer

About Straumann Group

Headquartered in Basel, Switzerland, the Straumann Group is a global leader in tooth replacement and orthodontic solutions that creates smiles and restores confidence. For more than six decades, we have been stretching the limits, entering new fields, and creating opportunities to make patients’ lives better. We are the leading independent player in our industry. From the first Dental Implant in 1974 to the latest Digital Solution – we do things different than others.

We deliver innovation based on evidence. This is part of our employer culture as well as an exceptional team spirit that truly encourages diversity and a powerful “can-do” attitude.

#WeChangeDentistry every day – and want you to be a part of it!

Salary: $100,000 to 115,000/Annually. The final pay for this position will vary based on geographic location and candidate experience relative to what the company reasonably anticipates for this position.

Summary of Position:

The Manufacturing Engineer is primarily responsible for supporting existing business needs by maintaining existing processes, developing new and improved processes, tooling and manufacturing concepts and identifying cost savings projects. This position reports to the Director of Manufacturing.

Essential Functions and Duties:

• Improve manufacturing efficiency, production yields, product quality and consistency through equipment and product design modifications and fabrication
• Lead process improvement and waste elimination efforts through application of lean principles and actively participate in continuous improvement events
• Manage the facilities and facilities technicians
• Modify, document and improve existing equipment
• Design and build new equipment and processes for producing medical devices and components.
• Complete projects, report status, and document lessons learned in and efficient manner
• Utilize project management tools in establishing timelines, building action item lists, assigning responsibility, completion dates and achieving milestones
• Finalizes manufacturing methods for medical devices
• Responsible for process validation
• Analyzes and documents test results for development and pilot production runs
• Engineering support which includes vendor contact and auditing specification
• Develops and tests components and assemblies of manufacturer’s products
• Responsible for machinery & tooling maintenance and upgrades
• Responsible for improving manufacturing methods and their transfer into production
• Works with Quality Control team to generate, update and implement all project related documentation including control plans, work instructions, manufacturing procedures, sample request, process guides and troubleshooting guides

Non-essential Functions and Duties:

• Other duties as assigned by a supervisor or manager
• Assists in special projects as needed

Minimum Qualifications:

• Four-year technical degree
• 3+ years Engineering experience
• 3+ years in automation projects
• Basic understanding of LEAN/Six Sigma/Kaizen/5S
• Solid mechanical, software and electrical design
• Experience writing/executing IQ, OQ, IPV, and PQ Protocols
• Experience with designing and maintaining vision system used in production (i.e. Cognex/Keyence) or Epson robots
• AutoCAD/Inventor/Fusion, SolidWorks, CREO/PnroE experience
• Experience with creating equipment electrical schematics under AutoCAD Electrical
• Experience with a variety of sensor technologies (thermal, optical, position, pressure, flow, etc.)
• Proficient computer skills (Microsoft Office)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to successfully perform job duties in a fast pace, quick changing entrepreneurial environment
• High Versatility; Can handle getting sidetracked often
• Personal Initiative; finds issues and fixes them with little or no direction, takes responsibility of tasks and time lines that are assigned but also: Knows their own limits and can work inside of them safely. Asks for help when tasks exceed those limits
• Hands on, skilled, demonstrated builder and maintainer of tools
• Familiarity working with vendors of parts, engineered solutions, and materials
• Knowledgeable in multiple fabrication techniques such as welding, milling, turning, etc
• Fluent in mechanical engineering principles, electrical systems, and machine controls

Key Attributes:

Straumann Group has been inspired to make people’s lives better, improve oral health and restore people’s self-esteem and driving the company’s purpose to unlock the potential of people’s lives. Culture has always been the foundation of our success, guided by our beliefs: customer obsession, entrepreneurial mindset, agility & decisiveness, ownership, passion for learning, psychological safety, and driving engagement. Additional qualities of the successful candidate include the following:

• Resourceful and Hands-on: An energetic, resourceful, agile, and hands-on executive who operates effectively with minimum direction and pursues objectives and works to deliver against goals relentlessly; able to get to the heart of issues rapidly and act decisively
• Team Player: From a basis of strong self-awareness, excellent interpersonal skills; fosters team-first mentality and shares wins and successes; creates an open and transparent environment in which individuals can team together to drive optimal outcomes
• Results-driven: Brings a fire in the belly and is counted on to meet or exceed commitments on time, every time; has a genuine passion for patient outcomes and quality
• Collaborative Relationship-builder: Able to build deep relationships with key internal and external stakeholders, and work closely with/ and earn the respect and trust of other teams
• Integrity: Possesses unquestionable integrity and is intellectually curious; is known as an honest, trustworthy, ethical, and straightforward individual, capable of presenting the unvarnished truth in an appropriate and helpful manner
• Straumann Group prides itself on employee’s embracing the player/learner mindset that embodies a high-performance culture and learning organization

Physical Attributes:

• Observe and hear warning signs and signals within all areas of the company
• May type on a computer, using a computer mouse and computer monitor for up to 8 hours at a time
• May lift up to 50 lbs

Work Environment:

• Work is performed in an office and manufacturing environment
• The employee may occasionally be exposed to dust
• The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate
• Will work in a fast-paced, team environment

Additional Information

Whether you’re looking to build your career, improve your health, or brighten your SMILE, we offer generous benefits to help you achieve your goals.

• Very Competitive total compensation plans
• A 401(K) plan to help you plan for your future with an employer match
• Great health, dental and vision insurance packages to fit your needs to ensure you’re happy and healthy
• Generous PTO allowance - plenty of time to recharge those batteries

Please understand that we do not need external support by recruiting agencies and consultants to fill this vacancy. Thank you for respecting this.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.

Employment Type: Full Time

Alternative Locations: United States : Fremont (CA)

Travel Percentage: 0 - 20%

Requisition ID: 9624