Job description

• Lead process innovation for life-changing medical and aerospace products • Drive high-impact manufacturing improvements in a global technology leader About Our Client Our client is a global advanced manufacturing organization that develops highly engineered products used in demanding, mission-critical applications. Their innovative technologies support industries that improve quality of life and deliver exceptional performance, reliability, and safety. Job Description • Lead manufacturing process improvement projects from concept through implementation and validation. • Develop and optimize manufacturing methods, equipment, and workflows to improve safety, quality, and efficiency. • Mentor engineers and contribute to the development of a high-performing engineering team. • Support new product introduction activities including APQP, PPAP, validation, and commercialization efforts. • Design and implement process controls, standard work instructions, BOMs, routers, and manufacturing documentation. • Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on scrap reduction, yield improvement, cost savings, and equipment efficiency. • Conduct PFMEAs, capability studies, and root cause investigations to resolve manufacturing challenges. • Collaborate with Quality, Supply Chain, Operations, and Engineering teams on corrective actions and process improvements. • Evaluate, specify, and implement manufacturing equipment and tooling solutions. • Support capital projects, including justification, planning, and execution of equipment investments. • Scale manufacturing processes from development through full production deployment. • Train production personnel and support ongoing process standardization activities. MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants. The Successful Applicant • Bachelor's degree in Materials Science, Engineering, or a related technical field. • 7-10 years of manufacturing process engineering experience. • Experience with raw material processing, mixing, molding, pressing, ovens, or high-temperature manufacturing processes. • Background working with ceramic materials or similar advanced materials manufacturing environments. • Knowledge of ISO 9001 and/or AS9100 quality management systems. • Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, and continuous improvement methodologies. • Strong process development, documentation, and technical troubleshooting skills. • Experience conducting PFMEAs, process capability studies, and root cause investigations. • Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills. • Ability to support regulated manufacturing environments subject to ITAR/EAR requirements. • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and engineering documentation practices. What's on Offer • Play a key role in manufacturing products that impact healthcare and aerospace safety. • Join a global organization investing in innovation and advanced manufacturing technologies. • Lead highly visible engineering projects with significant business impact. • Collaborate with experienced technical teams in a dynamic production environment. • Enjoy strong opportunities for professional growth, technical leadership, and career advancement.

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Must-haves

Lead process innovation for life-changing medical and aerospace products
Drive high-impact manufacturing improvements in a global technology leader
Lead manufacturing process improvement projects from concept through implementation and validation.
Develop and optimize manufacturing methods, equipment, and workflows to improve safety, quality, and efficiency.
Mentor engineers and contribute to the development of a high-performing engineering team.
Support new product introduction activities including APQP, PPAP, validation, and commercialization efforts.
Design and implement process controls, standard work instructions, BOMs, routers, and manufacturing documentation.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on scrap reduction, yield improvement, cost savings, and equipment efficiency.
Conduct PFMEAs, capability studies, and root cause investigations to resolve manufacturing challenges.
Collaborate with Quality, Supply Chain, Operations, and Engineering teams on corrective actions and process improvements.
Evaluate, specify, and implement manufacturing equipment and tooling solutions.
Support capital projects, including justification, planning, and execution of equipment investments.
Scale manufacturing processes from development through full production deployment.
Train production personnel and support ongoing process standardization activities.
The Successful Applicant
Bachelor's degree in Materials Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
7-10 years of manufacturing process engineering experience.
Experience with raw material processing, mixing, molding, pressing, ovens, or high-temperature manufacturing processes.
Background working with ceramic materials or similar advanced materials manufacturing environments.
Knowledge of ISO 9001 and/or AS9100 quality management systems.
Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, and continuous improvement methodologies.
Strong process development, documentation, and technical troubleshooting skills.
Experience conducting PFMEAs, process capability studies, and root cause investigations.
Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Nice-to-haves

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