Manufacturing Engineer III

San Jose, CAJob TypeFull-timeDescriptionManufacturing Engineer III Full-time | Permanent | Onsite Salaried | $97k - $118k*We are not currently working with third party agencies on this role.About Us: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.About this Opportunity:We are seeking a process oriented and results-driven Manufacturing Engineer III to lead day-to-day process development and improvement at our San Jose, California site. This role will bring deep expertise in sheet metal and welding processes – while also contributing to improvements in related upstream and downstream processes. The primary responsibility is to apply strong engineering and problem-solving skills to drive improvements in quality, delivery, cost and capacity in a contract manufacturing environment.This role supports base business improvement and/or new product launches, develops tooling and fixtures, implements lean methodology, investigates issues using root cause analysis, implements improvements, manages CAPAs, and creates documentation such as standard work and validation protocols. The engineer collaborates cross-functionally to optimize designs for manufacturability & cost and communicates effectively with internal teams and customers.Responsibilities: Develop, validate, and sustain robust processes in direct support of sheet metal and welding – fabrication, fixturing, validation, distortion control, and finishing Support engineering projects that enable capacity expansion, automation, and tech transfer Identify and communicate manufacturing cost drivers and DFM opportunities Partner with quality and regulatory teams to ensure compliance requirements are met Apply root causes analysis to resolve process issues and eliminate waste. Design and implement tooling, fixtures and equipment to improve productivity and cost. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify efficiency opportunities Create, review and approve engineering drawings, equipment layouts, change orders and specifications. Create and execute validation protocols. Communicate complex issues with customers and internal team members. Support new product launches by developing scalable, compliant processes. Address and lead assigned CAPAs pertaining to the area of responsibility. Assist in the execution of projects with minimum supervision, on time and within budget to achieve tangible results. Drive improvements through root cause analysis and data driven decision-making. Participate in cross-functional project teams to implement creative solutions. Meet internal and external customer expectations. Infrequent (<10%) travel for customer meetings and industry events RequirementsBachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical field. 7+ years of engineering work experience in metals fabrication processes. Demonstrated success in process improvement, cost reduction, or yield/capacity increase. New product development or launch support experience is highly desirable. Familiarity with lean manufacturing, root cause analysis, and validation. Proven experienced in GD&T interpretation and application. Strong problem-solving and communication skills. Experience in medical device manufacturing or other highly regulated industry is preferred.