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Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer

Location: Onsite (Remote/Hybrid: NO)

Work Schedule: 1st shift

Contract Length: 1 year, possibly longer (up to 2 years)

Contract to Hire: No

Interview Process: Teams/Onsite, 3 rounds, involving 3 team members

Top 3-5 Must-Have Non-Negotiable Skills

• Validation and verification

• Procedure updates

• Drawing updates

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (preferred but not required)

• 1 or more years of recent experience

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Previous medical field experience

• Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GDT)

About Us

We are a team of inquisitive individuals who embrace a collaborative environment to tackle sophisticated challenges that meet the needs of our patients. Our fast-paced manufacturing environment often requires us to change directions and respond to issues to avoid disruptions. Together, we build and maintain a positive work environment dedicated to quality. Delivering life-saving products is about getting them right, and our technical expertise and experience empower us to meet that challenge.

What You'll Be Doing

• Member of cross-functional Electronics Gemba Team, responsible for up to 8 medical device manufacturing assembly lines.

• Execute process and equipment validation/verification strategies for new or changing manufacturing process elements.

• Execute engineering builds and assist with material qualification planning to support new or changing component requirements.

• Work with project teams and established work processes, proactively finding creative methods to reach desired performance levels.

• Represent manufacturing on R&D project core teams, collaborating with internal stakeholders and ensuring productivity.

• Develop and maintain manufacturing process documentation, including but not limited to: Manufacturing Process Specifications, Device History Records, Tooling/Equipment Specifications, Preventative Maintenance, and Calibration procedures through Engineering Change Management (ECM) process.

• Perform and document root-cause analysis for Non-Conforming Material Reports.

• Summarize and report on departmental Safety, Quality, Delivery, Productivity, and Cost performance measures.

• Use Lean/Six Sigma methodology to identify and drive Continuous Improvement Projects to enhance Safety, Quality, Delivery, Productivity, and Cost performance measures.

• Perform and document impact assessments and corrective actions for equipment remediations associated with out-of-tolerance calibration results.

• Proactively identify and address safety-related issues through Near Miss Reporting Process.

• Review product designs with R&D, Sustaining, and AME engineers for optimized manufacturability and ease of assembly from raw material to finished products.

• Leverage Subject Matter Experts during problem-solving exercises, providing multiple what-if scenarios to find the best total cost solution with financial impacts and emphasis on delivery timelines.

• Use existing tools and best practices to report and track product and process metrics.

• Inform others proactively about developments or issues that affect their work and their ability to meet commitments.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (preferred)

• 0-2 years of experience

Preferred:

• Experience in the Medical Device or a similar regulated industry

• Knowledge or experience in SAP, CAD modeling, schematic drafting, and electrical design

• Knowledge or experience in computer-based automated testing

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $33.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)• Short and long-term disability• Health Spending Account (HSA)• Transportation benefits• Employee Assistance Program• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Skaneateles,NY.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 18, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent

• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.