Mechanical Engineer

We love what we do! At Aspen Surgical we live our values of Customer Focus, Integrity, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovative Spirit every day. This caring dedication creates and builds exceptional products that drive the industry standard making a real and lasting impact on people’s lives around the world. We strive to be the best, while providing the tools, resources, and support needed to set our team members up for success.

Provide engineering support for quality initiatives, new product development initiatives, production problem solving, and Value Improvement Projects (VIP).

• Perform data collection for analyzing VIPs and manufacturing process efficiency
• Research the development of equipment performance goals and standards
• Research, analyze and recommend methods and processes to improve safety, cycle time, labor hours, scrap, product quality and output
• Complete required documents needed in closing Corrective Actions, Engineering Change Orders, and Customer Complaints
• Troubleshoot and assist in repairing fixtures and equipment used in manufacturing
• Perform project responsibilities as assigned for process changes, improvements and implementation of new product manufacturing processes
• Research, plan and recommend new tools, equipment, fixtures and methods including costs and cost estimates for process changes, improvements and implementation of new product manufacturing processes
• Develop and conduct test protocols and reports for equipment qualification and process validation
• Prepare proper documentation for processes related to equipment, maintenance, and other relevant procedures
• Partner with Quality team to address and resolve manufacturing or product quality issues
• Provide technical support to manufacturing technicians
• Provide floor support in circumstances when techs are not available and production is waiting to run

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering or closely related 4-year technical degree
• 5-7 years industry experience is strongly preferred
• Regulated industry experience that includes FDA and ISO requirements preferred
• Able to provide solutions to a variety of technical problems of moderate scope and complexity where analysis of situations or data require a review of a variety of factors
• Able to work under general direction from Supervisor or other Senior team members
• Aware of cultural differences that may exist in business and applies them effectively in global interactions
• Able to build productive internal and external working relationships
• Ability to lead projects within a multi-functional team with proven verbal and written communication skills
• Able to properly perform Risk Management using FMEAs
• Teamwork, communication, positive attitude required to support the manufacturing environment
• Problem Solving – able to perform root cause analysis and implement effective corrective actions
• Project Management – able to effectively manage and complete multiple projects simultaneously
• Experience in 3D modeling, “Solidworks” preferred
• Computer Skills – Excellent computer skills including but not limited to Microsoft Office Suite
• Mathematical Skills – able to work with concepts such as probability, statistical inference, geometry and trigonometry. Able to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations

NOTE:

The inability to perform any of the following physical requirements does not preclude an applicant from consideration unless, following an individualized analysis, it is determined that the physical requirement is an essential job function and the applicant is unable to perform such function with or without reasonable accommodation. Please refer to Essential Duties and Responsibilities.

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• Associate

• Full‑time

• Engineering, Manufacturing, and Design

• Medical Equipment Manufacturing