Manufacturing Engineer – Assembly & Automation Technology

This role is embedded in the Manufacturing Engineering group within our Global Operations Engineering team at our new state-of-the-art device manufacturing facility in North Charleston, South Carolina. Together with the rest of your team, you will drive and support manufacturing automation, with a particular focus on assembly processes and automated production equipment.

Main Responsibilities

• Primary SME for automated production equipment, with a focus on our downstream assembly operations and related equipment
• Improve system & equipment reliability for the core processes to meet all customer, business & regulatory requirements
• Lead the development of improvement plans and requirements for capacity expansion and future production systems and processes
• Lead & support troubleshooting and issue resolution of critical production equipment to minimize unplanned downtime
• Lead and support commissioning and acceptance testing of new production equipment
• Manage technology transfer (receiver function) of new products and processes into mass production
• Support validation activities as necessary
• Participate as a critical team member on project teams to start up new facilities, equipment, or processes
• Lead and support the identification of novel production equipment for next gen manufacturing systems
• Promote use of new technologies and industry-leading trends. Provide highest level of technical expertise
• Collaborate closely with production teams, machine builders, process/product development groups, and the quality department on performance/process improvements, troubleshooting, and critical event response
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent education/experience required A
• A minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in manufacturing engineering with automated production equipment, preferably in the medical device industry
• Direct experience troubleshooting and/or improving manufacturing processes & equipment
• Knowledge of common problem-solving and Root Cause Analysis (RCA) methodologies.
• Effective analytical, technical, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Skills & Qualifications

• Experience and knowledge of CAD software
• Experience with industrial programming and/or software systems
• Excellent intercultural and interdisciplinary communication skills
• Ability to work independent with strong attention to detail and focus on efficiency, effectiveness and cost
• Passionate & committed self-starter with “can do” attitude, team player and taking responsibility to get the job done

We offer

• Competitive compensation package
• Flexible hours and working from home policy.
• Modern working environment with state-of-the-art facilities and technologies
• Challenging assignments in a fast growing and innovative industry
• Position in a dynamic, international team of highly skilled professionals
• Various opportunities for personal and professional development within a global organization

Interested in joining SHL Medical and in supporting us with your expertise and personality? Then we look forward to receiving your application including your CV, motivation letter, and all other relevant documents to our Talent Acquisition Department at RecruitUS@shl-group.com.