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Manager, Advanced Manufacturing Engineer - MedTech
Job in
Itasca, DuPage County, Illinois, 60143, USA
Listed on 2026-02-16
Listing for:
Knowles Corporation
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-02-16
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Manufacturing Engineer, Quality Engineering
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Are you ready to play a key role in shaping the future of advanced manufacturing in the Med Tech space? We are seeking a Manager, Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (AME) to drive product and process development for critical medical device components. This is a unique opportunity to work in a contract manufacturing environment where innovation meets execution—supporting world-class OEMs and scaling best-in‑class solutions.
WhatYou’ll Do Component Manufacturing Excellence
- Lead the design, development, and optimization of manufacturing processes for precision medical device components (Class I, II, III).
- Drive Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and ensure smooth design transfer from customer R&D to our production floor.
- Develop advanced tooling, fixtures, and automation strategies to enhance process capability and efficiency.
- Partner with customers on process validation, capability studies, and technical discussions to align manufacturing solutions with device requirements.
- Perform cost analysis, capital planning, and support make/buy recommendations to ensure scalability and profitability.
- Serve as the technical SME for internal teams and customer-facing discussions, presenting process capabilities and validation strategies.
- Collaborate closely with Quality, Operations, and Regulatory teams to ensure compliance with medical device standards.
- Lead root cause analysis, corrective actions (CAPAs), and continuous improvement initiatives to exceed customer expectations.
- Contribute to long-term strategy for advanced manufacturing technologies and future team development.
- Author and execute IQ/OQ/PQ protocols for equipment and process validation.
- Ensure all activities align with FDA 21 CFR Part 820, ISO 13485, and other applicable regulations.
- Maintain detailed documentation to support design controls and customer audits.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or related technical field (Master’s preferred).
- 8–10+ years in medical device manufacturing or process development, ideally within a contract manufacturing or component-level environment.
- Expertise in:
- Medical device regulatory standards (FDA, ISO 13485, EU MDR)
- Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) and process capability analysis
- CAD tools (Solid Works, Creo)
- Statistical tools and methodologies (DOE, Minitab, Six Sigma)
- Experience working with OEMs on component-level manufacturing for Class II/III devices.
- Hands‑on knowledge of processes such as precision machining, injection molding, laser welding, or cleanroom assembly.
- Familiarity with design controls and PLM systems (Agile, Windchill).
- Six Sigma Green/Black Belt or CQE certification preferred.
- Exceptional communication skills and ability to influence internal and external stakeholders.
- Opportunity to impact Med Tech innovation at a component level, supporting top global OEMs.
- Startup‑like agility within a growing organization backed by strong industry presence.
- Future leadership potential:
Build and lead an engineering team as the business scales. - Competitive compensation and benefits package.
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