Manufacturing Engineer III

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San Diego, CA, USA
In-Office
70K-102K Annually
Senior level
Hardware • Healthtech • Manufacturing
The Role
Develops, designs, programs, validates, and improves laser manufacturing processes for medical device products. Maintains and upgrades laser systems, troubleshoots complex issues, establishes product costs, and leads process, equipment, and test-method qualification activities. Coordinates projects, applies Lean and continuous improvement principles, prepares quality documentation, supports regulatory compliance, and serves as a technical resource for laser manufacturing initiatives.
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Overview

Resonetics is a global leader in advanced engineering, prototyping, product development, and micro manufacturing, driving innovation in the medical device industry. With rapid expansion across all our locations, we continue to push the boundaries of technology while fostering a dynamic, employee-centered culture. Our commitment to excellence and continuous improvement makes Resonetics an exciting place for professionals passionate about shaping the future of micro-manufacturing and being part of something bigger. The Manufacturing Engineer III is responsible for developing, designing, and programming laser processing applications to meet customer requirements. This role requires a strong technical understanding of laser equipment and manufacturing processes, as well as the practical application of sound engineering principles and best practices.Join Resonetics and be part of a team that’s redefining medical device manufacturing. If you’re passionate about innovation and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we’d love to hear from you.

Responsibilities
  • Identify and initiate proposals for new technologies within the laser department to advance company goals
  • Maintain, repair and upgrade laser systems as necessary
  • Design robust, cost-effective laser processes and oversee validation activities of current or new Nitinol products
  • Troubleshoot problems and define preventative and corrective actions
  • Establish costs for new laser processed products and evaluate how changes affect costs
  • Perform and coordinate project & manufacturing support assignments
  • Scope, troubleshoot issues, and develop solutions to increasingly complex problems
  • Supports multiple initiatives concurrently; appropriately prioritizes and leverages team to deliver results
  • Contribute to projects with proficiency across most technical dimensions within the functional area; may support cross-business unit/ global initiatives
  • Lead and coordinate development, qualification and improvement activities for new and existing manufacturing processes, equipment and test methods
  • Plan and complete requisite supporting documentation, ensuring compliance with industry standards and Quality System requirements
  • Lead moderately complex projects and initiatives, serving as business unit resource, providing insight for area of technical specialization
  • Assure safety and regulatory compliance by consistently reporting failures / issues to manager and partnering in write up of safety concerns
Required Qualifications

Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or related field, plus five (5) years of experience in job offered or related field of continuous improvement and laser manufacturing, or in the alternative, a Master's degree in Industrial Engineering or related field plus three (3) years of experience in job offered or related field of continuous improvement and laser manufacturing.


Special Skills or Other Requirements:

If qualifying by Bachelor's degree, must have:

  • 5 years of experience using engineering tools, processes, methodologies, and systems within business unit specific areas such as laser application development and sustaining manufacturing, including demonstrated experience in lean and six sigma concepts and tool application;
  • 5 years of experience with QSR or ISO 13485;
  • 5 years of experience in application of Lean/CI Principles, Systems and common tools, including Line Balancing, Equipment Capacity modeling, 5S, 8 forms of waste, Value Stream Maps, Kaizen, WIP optimization, manufacturing cell-line facility layout design & optimization, and data analysis.

 

If qualifying by Master's degree, must have:

  • 3 years of experience using engineering tools, processes, methodologies, and systems within business unit specific areas such as laser application development and sustaining manufacturing, including demonstrated experience in lean and six sigma concepts and tool application;
  • 3 years of experience with QSR or ISO 13485;
  • 3 years of experience in application of Lean/CI Principles, Systems and common tools, including Line Balancing, Equipment Capacity modeling, 5S, 8 forms of waste, Value Stream Maps, Kaizen, WIP optimization, manufacturing cell-line facility layout design & optimization, and data analysis.
Physical Demands
  • Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
  • Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times.
  • Must have excellent hand-eye coordination.
  • Ability to differentiate between colored wires, tabs, and electronic components.
  • Must wear gown, gloves, and ear protection if applicable.
Compensation

The compensation for this role is competitive and will be based on experience and qualifications. The anticipated range is $70,304 - $102,000.



Our company policy is that we are unable to provide visa sponsorship. Candidates must already be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship now or in the future. 


Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or a related field plus five years of experience in the offered role or related continuous improvement and laser manufacturing work
  • Alternatively, Master's degree in Industrial Engineering or a related field plus three years of relevant experience
  • Experience using engineering tools, processes, methodologies, and systems for laser application development and sustaining manufacturing
  • Experience with Lean and Six Sigma concepts and tools
  • Five years of experience with QSR or ISO 13485 if qualifying with a bachelor's degree, or three years if qualifying with a master's degree
  • Experience applying Lean and continuous improvement principles, including line balancing, equipment capacity modeling, 5S, waste reduction, value stream mapping, Kaizen, WIP optimization, facility layout optimization, and data analysis
  • Ability to maintain, repair, upgrade, troubleshoot, and develop solutions for laser systems
  • Ability to prepare documentation compliant with industry standards and quality system requirements
  • Ability to lift up to 25 pounds and differentiate colored wires, tabs, and electronic components
  • Ability to work while wearing gown, gloves, and ear protection when applicable
  • Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship
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The Company
2,600 Employees
Year Founded: 1987

What We Do

Resonetics is a medical device contract development and manufacturing organization serving MedTech partners. Founded in Nashua, New Hampshire, it provides advanced engineering, prototyping, product development, micromanufacturing, sensor technologies, and value-added manufacturing. Its integrated services support medical-device innovation from ideation through commercialization, helping customers develop precise, scalable solutions and accelerate time to market. Its processes are designed for the precision and reliability required by life-critical medical devices.

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