Principal Manufacturing Engineer
Listed on 2026-07-16
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Engineering
Manufacturing Engineer, Process Engineer, Quality Engineering
Workplace Flexibility:
Onsite
For more than 100 years,Olympus has focused on making people’s lives healthier, safer and more fulfilling.
Leads the development and execution of manufacturing strategy and technical activities required to support manufacturing line development, equipment implementation, and process optimization for volume growth. Drives the scale-up of production capacity through duplication of manufacturing lines, including equipment development, validation, and implementation. Supports ongoing cost improvement initiatives across components and manufacturing processes to meet demand requirements. Drives continuous improvement in manufacturing performance, leads complex projects, and influences engineering teams to align with business objectives.
Supports product redesign efforts focused on cost optimization through design improvements and automation development.
- Works closely with Engineering leadership to develop, drive, and sustain new business development strategies and opportunities within engineering and operations
- Drive system changes (GWIs, GSOP forms) and business systems (Line Balance, work content tools)
- Lead development of validation documentation (IQ, OQ, PQ)
- Develop and implement capacity planning, cost improvement and facilities layout for equipment moves and additions
- Develop programs for training operations and engineering (Knowledge Sharing)
- Develop and implement discussions with resources such as suppliers and Olympus sites to develop new business opportunities
- Lead assessment strategy for process capabilities, prioritize process improvement opportunities. Innovate and lead process improvement activities
- Leadership of global cross functional high visibility projects
- Follows GWI’s, GSOP and owns MP's to ensure control of product/process design
- Other duties as assigned
Required:
- A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) in science/engineering or equivalent discipline.
- A minimum of 10 years with varying technical experience.
- Strong business acumen.
- Operations metrics understanding with proven process improvement examples.
- Strong project management and mentoring of less experienced engineering teams.
- Ability to effectively communicate up and down within the OSTA organization.
- Up to 5-10% percent international and domestic travel
We offer a holistic employee experience supporting personal and professional well-being through meaningful work, equitable offerings, and a connected culture.
Equitable Offerings you can count on:
Competitive salaries, annual bonus and 401(k)
* with company match
24/7 Employee Assistance Program
Free live and on-demand Wellbeing Programs
Generous Paid Vacation and Sick Time
Paid Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance*
12 Paid Holidays
On-Site Child Daycare, Café, Fitness Center**
Connected Culture you can embrace:
Work-life integrated culture that supports an employee centric mindset
Offers onsite, hybrid and field work environments
Paid volunteering and charitable donation/match programs
Employee Resource Groups
Dedicated Training Resources and Learning & Development Programs
The anticipated base pay range for this full-time position in this location is$-$/ year, plus potential for annual bonus(subject toplan eligibility andother requirements).
Olympus considers a variety of factors when determining actual compensation for this position, including level of experience, working location, and relevant education and certifications.
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Posting Notes: || United States (US) || Minnesota (US-MN) || Brooklyn Park ||Manufacturing & Repair
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