Sr. Manufacturing Technician

Job Title: Sr. Manufacturing Technician
Location: Minnetonka, MN
Timings: 5:00 AM - 3:30 PM

Pay: 35/hr

Description:


Individuals in this role will work on a new product launch supporting the operations team as a process and equipment technician working with assemblers, troubleshooting equipment and investigating process issues. Additionally, this position will support projects aimed towards designing and developing manufacturing processes, tooling, and fixtures to meet daily production schedules while enhancing productivity and product quality. This individual will have a unique opportunity to make a mark on the organization, while working on state-of-the-art product.



What You'll Work On:
• Front line process technician supporting Operations team;
• Support products which include new production equipment, process improvements and cost reductions while supporting new product introductions
• Lean manufacturing processes, techniques and best practices and support Operations team in coaching assemblers
• Instruct production personnel in the manufacturing and testing of product devices
• Recommend and implement process, tooling, equipment changes for improving safety, quality, delivery and cost
• Interpret test data, analyze product performance, develop summaries, and assist in the initiation of yield improvements
• Assist maintenance team to ensure continuous operation for production equipment
• Assist engineers in troubleshooting safety, quality or process issues
• Perform scrap dissection and support investigation into potential root causes
• Summarize information to communicate across shifts and with other functional areas



Individual should:
• Be innovative, resourceful, and work with minimal direction
• Have excellent organization, problem solving, communication, and collaboration skills
• Work effectively with cross-functional teams
• Support all Company initiatives as identified by management and in support of Quality Management Systems (QMS), Environmental Management Systems (EMS), and other regulatory requirements.
• Complies with U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, other regulatory requirements, Company policies, operating procedures, processes, and task assignments. Maintains positive and cooperative communications and collaboration with all levels of employees, customers, contractors, and vendors.



Required Qualifications:
• High school diploma or trade school certification, specialized training/apprenticeship and/or equivalent in Electronics, Engineering Technology, or other equivalent
• 5+ years of manufacturing technician experience
• Ability to work within a team and as an individual contributor in a fast-paced, changing environment
• Ability to work with assemblers and other non-technical personnel
• Ability to teach and coach others
• Strong verbal and written communications with ability to effectively communicate with cross-functional teams
• Results-oriented
• Adept at handling multiple assignments in a timely manner to meet assigned deadlines
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail and the ability to work under limited supervision
• Ability to maintain regular and predictable attendance



Preferred Qualifications:
• Medical device experience preferred, but not required