Manufacturing Engineering Tech (Assembly)

Manufacturing Engineer 2

Marlborough, MA, United States

Why Hologic:

Hologic is one of the world’s most innovative medical technology companies and a global champion of women’s health. We advance diagnostic, detection, and surgical solutions that respond to an increasingly complex and demanding global healthcare environment. What powers our growth is also what differentiates us: the exceptional, clinically proven ability of our products to detect, diagnose, and treat illnesses and other health conditions earlier and better.

What to expect:

The Metal Materials Engineer will be an essential team member supporting internal manufacturing by managing and validating projects, often with suppliers, for new custom metal materials, fabricated components, and related manufacturing processes. Projects begin at design concept and conclude with production acceptance. Responsibilities include supplier process development, technical evaluation, testing, statistical analysis, qualification, and ongoing process improvement. This position also involves sustaining product support to ensure quality products, continuity of supply, and cost savings initiatives. The role incorporates various engineering disciplines, including Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering, and Supplier Quality Engineering.

Capacity and Improvement Projects

Manage metal raw materials, fabricated components, and assemblies, including finished and semi-finished forms

Lead initiatives that may involve sheet, bar, tube, foil, wire, or custom alloy supply materials

Lead initiatives that may involve machined, stamped, formed, welded, or finished parts

Lead technical evaluation and qualification of new and existing metal suppliers, including process capability, control strategies, and manufacturing readiness

Review supplier process flow, PFMEA, control plans, inspection methods, and validation packages to ensure robust and scalable production

Support first article inspection, process qualification, and production acceptance activities for supplier-manufactured metal materials and components

Lead materials failure and defect analysis, including corrosion, cracking, burrs, contamination, hardness issues, dimensional drift, cosmetic defects that impact function, and surface finish problems

Apply mechanical understanding of custom manufacturing systems and metal component fabrication processes and their impact on performance

Develop inspection and measurement techniques, including fixtures, gauges, and metrology approaches for dimensional, surface, and functional verification

Continuously improve internal and external supplier processes to reduce the time to market, enhance product quality, and decrease costs

New Product Development

Support the design transfer process from R&D to Operations, which may include defining material requirements, qualifying metal raw materials and assemblies, and establishing supplier manufacturing methods

Provide Design for Manufacturing feedback based on concepts, drawings, and prototype components to achieve robust and consistent manufacturing processes

Provide material and process alternatives based on application requirements, including alloy selection, forming method, machining approach, joining method, surface finish, corrosion resistance, and cleanliness requirements

Collaborate with suppliers on prototype development, manufacturability assessments, and process readiness for scale-up

Sustaining Product Support

Support complex cross-functional investigations

Perform root cause analysis and recommend corrective actions for non-conforming events or manufacturing concerns utilizing risk-based approach methods

Participate in ideation activities, cause and effect analysis, process variables mapping, and pFMEAs

Initiate and/or review change orders related to suppliers, including collaborating with appropriate departments and personnel

Actively manage tooling, fixtures, and process maintenance with suppliers and monitor performance trends

Support supplier quality and process improvements related to dimensional variation, surface condition, corrosion, fit, function, and long-term process capability

Establishes and maintains productive working relationships

Identifies problems, solves them, acts decisively, and shows good judgment

Plans and organizes work efficiently to manage time wisely. Prioritizes tasks within a dynamic and fast-paced working environment

Exhibits a high level of energy and is self-motivated to sustain ambitious work

Creates an open and accessible environment that encourages flow of information

Writes clearly and concisely. Composes information based on the specified audience

Continuously seeks new knowledge and rapidly assimilates it into the organization

Establishes and models standards that guarantee exceptional quality

Takes action without being prompted

Maintains an appropriate focus on outcomes and accomplishments. Persists until the objectives are achieved and conveys a sense of urgency when appropriate

Awareness of their own behaviors and its impact on others

Approximately 0-4 times annually, usually less than one week in duration for each occurrence

Education

BA or BS degree, preferred in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Quality Engineering, or Validation Engineering

Lean Manufacturing and/or Six-Sigma Certification preferred but not required

Certified Quality Engineering Certification preferred but not required

The annualized base salary range for this role is $79,500 to $124,000 and is bonus eligible. Final compensation packages will ultimately depend on factors including relevant experience, skillset, knowledge, geography, education, business needs and market demand..

Agency and Third Party Recruiter Notice:

Agencies that submit a resume to Hologic must have a current executed Hologic Agency Agreement executed by a member of the Human Resource Department. In addition Agencies may only submit candidates to positions for which they have been invited to do so by a Hologic Recruiter. All resumes must be sent to the Hologic Recruiter under these terms or they will not be considered.

Hologic, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer inclusive of disability and veterans.

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Hologic is an equal opportunity employer inclusive of female, minority, disabled and veterans, (F/M/D/V)