Manufacturing Engineer

Avalign produces innovative, high-performance, and cost-effective medical devices with a particular focus on high growth and ingenuity. Our team is growing quickly and proud of the fact that our custom-made devices continue to make a huge difference in the lives of medical professionals and their patients. Our employees are actively involved in the design, engineering and manufacture of technologically advanced medical devices that ensure that we meet our customer’s quality specifications for each product we produce.

We are looking for a Manufacturing Engineer to join our Greenwood, IN facility. The Manufacturing Engineer contributes technical manufacturing, project management skills, and process excellence thinking to our Operations and New Production Introduction teams.

What You’ll Do:

• Applies advanced troubleshooting and root cause analysis methods to solve problems with documented results
• Directly supports the operations team
• May be called to lead new projects from development through delivery with responsibility for long-term cost, quality, and delivery
• Directly supports the qualification and validation activities associated with manufacturing equipment and special processes
• Designs and implements robust production processes and methods assuring that process capabilities are adequate to support business needs
• Develops work instructions and necessary documentation to train associates and sustain manufacturing proficiencies
• Provides input to development activities of sheet metal packaging systems for orthopedic and surgical instruments and medical devices that will meet the standards for cleanliness and sterilization of these instruments and devices in the healthcare facilities
• Creates, modifies, and approves Engineering Change Notice (ECN) and Temporary Deviations and updates controlled documents
• Previews returned parts and/or products and conducts troubleshooting to determine what corrective action to implement
• Modifies prints for ECN process
  
  

What You Won’t Do:

• Feel stuck – we offer great opportunities to advance and learn
• Get bored – we make custom products so no day is the same
• Feel like a number – we’re a close-knit bunch and always have each other’s backs
  
  

Who You Are:

• A self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced environment
• A quick learner who is always ready to gain depth of knowledge in manufacturing processes
• A reliable worker who knows the importance of showing up when it counts
• Accept assignments with open, cooperative, positive and team-oriented attitudes
• Able to plan and execute plans across teams
• Effective communicator, both written and verbal
  
  

What You’ll Need:

• Bachelor’s degree a plus; at least 3 or more years combined industry (biomedical, medical device) and/or military experience; or 8 years of combined industry, military and/or related (general manufacturing, quality, or logistics) experience; a combination of education and experience will be considered
• Experience and knowledge in Pro-E Design Software
• Strong background demonstrating proficiency with problem-solving and root cause analysis tools
• Demonstrate ownership of and ability to manage project assignments with a broad scope and able to prioritize and complete work in a timely manner
• Must have the ability to effectively work and communicate within a team and cross-functionally to expedite completion of critical project tasks
• Solid understanding and ability to lead Lean or TOC improvement initiatives
• Experience in an ISO 13485, ISO 9001, or medical device manufacturing environment preferred
• Excellent customer service skills via written and verbal communication required
• Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office, Outlook, etc.)
• Modeling/drafting experience with Solidworks or similar CAD systems
• Working knowledge of drafting standards and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing
• Familiarity with MasterCam, Esprit, Partmaker, or similar CAM systems is a plus
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
  
  

What You’ll Enjoy:

• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid vacation and 10 observed paid holidays per year
• Employer funded Basic Life and AD&D insurance
• Employer funded STD and LTD insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Great 401(k) with company match
• Generous employee referral bonus program
• Working for a thriving, performance-based company that values promoting from within and career advancement
• Temperature controlled environment
• Community involvement investing and giving back to the community
• Additional free resources such as travel assistance, EAP, etc.
  
  

Avalign conducts a comprehensive background, drug testing, highest level of education completion verification, and reference checks.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We are an employer that participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.