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Manager, Advanced Manufacturing Engineer - MedTech

Job in Itasca, DuPage County, Illinois, 60143, USA
Listing for: Knowles Corporation
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-02-16
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Manufacturing Engineer, Quality Engineering
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 80000 - 100000 USD Yearly USD 80000.00 100000.00 YEAR
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.

What

You’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.
Technical Leadership & Customer Interface
  • 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.
Compliance & Validation
  • 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.
What You Bring

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)
Preferred Skills
  • 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.
Why Join Us?
  • 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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