Description
Senior Project & Manufacturing Engineer
Full-time | Permanent | Salaried
*We are not currently working with third party agencies on this role.
About Us:
Hobson & Motzer is now part of Vantedge Medical! Vantedge Medical is the premier metals-based med-tech solutions partner from concept to full-scale manufacturing. We are at the forefront of precision engineering and innovation, specializing in the development and manufacturing of vital components for medical markets such as Robotic Assisted Surgery, Orthopedics, Surgical Instruments, Dental, and more. Our teams work in unison, collaborating and problem-solving to serve the manufacturing needs of the top Medical Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) around the globe. Making a difference in the lives of patients and their families drives us to go above and beyond every day. With a steadfast commitment to advancing medical technology, we take immense pride in the work we do – and have a lot of fun doing it.
Hobson & Motzer is a vertically integrated manufacturer of precision metal components and assemblies serving the needs of the medical device market and other advanced industries. We operate two manufacturing plants with primary operations—and headquarters—centrally located in Durham, CT; our Advanced Manufacturing Center is just a few miles away in Wallingford, CT. Description. Join an organization that has a reputation for outstanding leadership, innovation, and expertise. Our employees use their creativity and talent to invent new solutions, meet new demands, and offer the most effective services and solutions in the industry.
About this Opportunity:
This position effectively develops and communicates the technical requirements for the implementation of efficient, economical, manufacturing processes required for product realization. Effectively resolve manufacturing problems in a timely manner and continually evaluate and make cost, quality, and productivity improvements to manufacturing processes, Mentor and lead other engineers in fulfilling their duties in an efficient and effective manner. Lead continuous
Improvement projects and activities.
Responsibilities:
- Applies professional training and experience to identify, document, and communicate customer requirements, both documented and verbal.
- Manages projects according to documented procedures to ensure project scope and product requirements are met. Project management will include prompt and concise reporting of details, including target conditions, actions, and results with due dates.
- Develops and implements effective, economical manufacturing processes according to customer needs and the cost standards developed in quoting.
- Researches and deploys new technologies in support of the Hobson & Motzer business plan.
- Evaluates and effectively resolves manufacturing problems using scientific thinking and methods in a timely manner.
- Plans, schedules, and facilitates formal and informal review meetings at suitable stages of projects.
- Plans and coordinates process/product validation activities, including customer approval.
- May be required to communicate with customers on technical issues related to assigned projects/products.
- Coordinates project activities with internal and external functions as required.
- Coordinates with Quality for planning of new projects and engineering changes.
- Monitors, analyzes, and coordinates improvement activities for assigned production products and processes.
- Develops and creates written documentation for manufacturing processes, instructions, and purchase specifications.
- Effectively interacts with company personnel at all levels.
- Maintains a professional attitude and presence when dealing with customers.
- Meets departmental goals, as directed.
- Leads and develops teams for problem-solving and continuous improvement projects.
- Understands and follows all quality system procedures.
- Collaborates with coworkers in continuous improvement activities and the idea system.
- Maintains an organized, clean, and safe work environment and follows 6S standards.
- Properly follows all H&M procedures and policies.
- Uses correct PPE per JHAs and job description.
- Performs all other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Ability to perform each essential duty satisfactorily
- Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) or Associate’s degree (A.S.) with a minimum of ten (10) years of related experience and/or training
- Experience with gauging, methods/design, and geometric tolerancing
- Experience with use and calibration of measuring equipment
- Knowledge of documentation design and control
- Strong leadership and judgment skills
- Superior written and verbal communication skills
- Methodical, organized work habits
- Drive, initiative, and strong follow-through
- Dependability and stability
- Problem-solving ability using scientific methodology
Skills Required
- Ability to perform each essential duty satisfactorily
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, or an Associate’s degree with at least 10 years of related experience and/or training
- Experience with gauging, methods/design, and geometric tolerancing
- Experience using and calibrating measuring equipment
- Knowledge of documentation design and control
- Strong leadership and judgment skills
- Superior written and verbal communication skills
- Methodical and organized work habits
- Drive, initiative, and strong follow-through
- Dependability and stability
- Problem-solving ability using scientific methodology
What We Do
Vantedge Medical is a leading partner for Medical Technology OEMs, specializing in precision metal manufacturing. They deliver end-to-end metals expertise from concept to full-scale production for medical devices, serving markets such as robotic assisted surgery, surgical instruments, and orthopedics.
