Acara Solutions is looking for a Manufacturing Engineer in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Responsibilities:

Under the direction of the Engineering Manager, this position is responsible for the design, implementation, workings and methodology to support the Value Stream team's production and efficiencies
The Manufacturing Engineer analyzes the value stream and identifies opportunities to eliminate non-value added steps in the process
Will discern when and how to implement the following lean techniques: 6S, waste identification and elimination, value stream mapping, Kaizen, error proofing, one piece flow, set-up time reduction, Kanban, balanced work flow, and other concepts
The Manufacturing Engineer will provide team leadership support for process improvement projects; quality, productivity, cost reductions and lead process-mapping exercises
Authorized to represent the Engineering Department in signing off on Specification Change Orders
Performs project management responsibilities for assigned manufacturing changes or new product launch
Monitors and improves recommendations of fixtures, tools and methods to meet productivity and specifications quality standards
Recommends new tools and methodologies including costing and cost estimates for design or product process changes
Evaluates existing machinery and processes to recommend improvements that enhance both operator performance and ergonomics/safety of overall production
Optimizes floor layout, material flow, along with implementation of lean concepts; document improvements to manufacturing efficiencies, takt time, floor space utilization and overhead
Develops or revises technical documentation to specify manufacturing processes; including documentation of equipment qualification, setup and maintenance procedure
Repairs and trouble shoots machinery used in the manufacturing process
Conducts research and development testing and validation to determine effectiveness and compliance to quality standards for the manufacturing processes

Required Skills / Qualifications:

Knowledge of FDAQSR, ISO13485, ISO14971 Risk Assessment
3-5 years engineering experience
Medical device assembly preferred but can come from stamping in automotive industry or assembly
Project Management and Lean Manufacturing experience
Good knowledge of statistical tools, ability to manage multiple tasks

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