Join Our Team at HuFriedyGroup – Innovating Excellence in Dental Instrument Manufacturing
At HuFriedyGroup, we are committed to providing high-quality dental instruments to organizations and professionals worldwide. We value innovation, craftsmanship, and dedication to improving oral health outcomes globally. Our people are our strength, and we foster a collaborative environment where every team member can thrive. When you join HuFriedyGroup, you become part of a company that truly values YOU, and we are committed to investing in your future both professionally and personally. We offer competitive salaries, comprehensive healthcare benefits, tuition assistance, generous paid time off, holidays, a matching 401(k), and annual merit and incentive plans.
Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer
The Manufacturing Engineer will provide manufacturing engineering support to operations through line support, continuous improvement, capacity improvements, and new product transfers. You will improve the overall efficiency of the manufacturing operation while optimizing human work factors, quality control, material flow, etc. by identifying areas for improvement using statistics and root cause analysis tools.
Line Support
• Provide general oversight and monitoring of machinery – including project coordination for maintenance, upgrades,and repair when needed
• Help with troubleshooting problems within the manufacturing process
• Assist with CAPA (corrective and preventative actions) to resolve production and customer issues using root cause analysis and then follow through with the implementation of corrective action
• Assist with formal failure analysis and issue resolution activities to ensure preventative action is accomplished.
• Upon request, create written documents, test plans, and reports demonstrating technical rationale for associated decisions(s) (e.g., qualifications, risk assessments, and work instructions).
• Provide hands-on troubleshooting to both manufacturing equipment and manufacturing processes.
• Provide the operations department with effective technical support to meet manufacturing quality and quantity objectives.
Continuous Improvement
• Utilize project management skills to drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimize yield, quality, cycle time and/or ergonomics.
• Conduct time studies
• Cycle time reduction
• Assist with cost-down initiatives on manufacturing lines.
• Assist with lean transformations on manufacturing lines as well as within supporting areas.
• Identify process improvement opportunities and provide technical solutions via analysis and hands-on interaction with designated processes, including troubleshooting of manufacturing issues when they occur.
• Research root causes for defects; work with vendors and internal manufacturing to improve quality.
Capacity Improvement
• Assess and monitor manufacturing capacity capabilities and reconcile with demand. Propose capacity improvement recommendations accordingly.
• Installation Qualification, Operational Qualification, and Performance Qualification
• Specify tooling, fixtures, and equipment required to meet manufacturing capacity requirements
• Coordinate efforts associated with planning, procuring, installing, and qualifying tooling, fixtures, and equipment.
New Product Transfers
• Work with product development engineering to drive back lessons learned as new products are being developed.
• Evaluate and provide input to product development teams to help ensure the introduction of a capable and efficient operation.
• Create/evaluate and release process documentation for new processes.
• Specify tooling, fixtures, and equipment required to meet manufacturing capacity requirements.
• Coordinate efforts associated with planning, procuring, installing, and qualifying tooling, fixtures, and equipment.
• Train operations personnel on new processes.
Other
• Prototype of assembly/manufacturing concepts and product design changes
• Participate in Kaizen events
• BS in Engineering, preferably Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering.
• Minimum of two (2) years of Manufacturing Engineering experience, preferably within the medical device manufacturing industry.
• CAD experience is a plus, preferably SolidWorks
• Familiarity with ISO 13485, FDA Design Control, CAPA, SCAR, and audit procedures.
• Experience in structured problem-solving and use of statistical tools.
• Training and experience in Lean and Six Sigma, or equivalent.
• Experience in Design for Manufacturing, DFMEA, PFMEA, DOE, and Validations
Equal Employment Opportunity & Accessibility Statement
HuFriedyGroup is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, age, gender, national origin, disability status, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
If you require reasonable accommodations to apply for a position, participate in the recruitment process, or perform essential job functions, please contact us at 773-868-5534. We are committed to supporting you throughout your journey with HuFriedyGroup!
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, preferably Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, or Manufacturing Engineering
- At least two years of Manufacturing Engineering experience
- CAD experience, preferably SolidWorks
- Familiarity with ISO 13485, FDA Design Control, CAPA, SCAR, and audit procedures
- Experience with structured problem-solving and statistical tools
- Training and experience in Lean and Six Sigma, or equivalent
- Experience with Design for Manufacturing, DFMEA, PFMEA, DOE, and validations
What We Do
HuFriedyGroup is a global leader in dental instrument manufacturing, infection prevention and instrument reprocessing workflows. With over 200 years of collective experience in the dental industry, HuFriedyGroup helps dental professionals be the best in practice by providing a complete circle of protection in the dental suite, bringing together world class products, services, education, and communities that result in superior clinician performance, superior clinical outcomes, and safety for clinicians and patients. Headquartered in Chicago, HuFriedyGroup products are distributed in more than 100 countries, and the dental division maintains offices in Germany, Italy, China, Singapore, and Japan.
