Manufacturing Engineer

• Provide hands-on technical support to diagnose and resolve production issues, minimize downtime, and ensure product quality
• Build and maintain thorough knowledge of assigned product lines, including functionality, end use, and standard work
• Monitor product line health and extract trends from production data with the quality group
• Lead root cause analyses and implement corrective and preventive actions for production defects
• Support equipment maintenance and calibration activities
• Communicate project status and production updates to audiences with varying technical understanding
• Identify and implement cost reduction and productivity improvement initiatives
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on new product introductions and process improvements
• Analyze engineering requirements and propose manufacturing processes, tools, or fixtures
• Drive continuous improvement using Lean and Six Sigma tools for safety, quality, and throughput
• Manage engineering change activities, including component obsolescence, annual reviews, and supplier changes
• Ensure manufacturing processes comply with regulatory, safety, and environmental standards
• Represent Carestream’s manufacturing organization in discussions with internal customers and outside vendors

• Ability to work hands-on, on-site during core hours of 7am–4pm, Monday–Friday
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant hands-on engineering experience
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Knowledge of typical quality expectations and compliance requirements
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively
• Comfortable using computers and quickly learning new programs and tools
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, primarily Excel and Word
• Experience in medical device manufacturing preferred
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies desired
• Experience with SAP or ERP systems desired
• Familiarity with CAD tools, preferably NX, Creo, or Solid Works desired
• Ability to read mechanical drawings and understand GD&T symbols and tolerances desired
• Comfort navigating quality management systems within a medical device manufacturing facility desired
• Experience with change management tools desired
• Knowledge of cost reduction and productivity improvement techniques desired
• Experience with cost reduction, Design for Manufacturing (DFM), and Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) methodologies desired
• Ability to walk and stand for extended periods
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds

Demonstrates expertise in hands-on technical support, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement methodologies such as Lean and Six Sigma. Proficient in managing engineering change activities and ensuring compliance with regulatory and safety standards in manufacturing processes.

• Lean Manufacturing
• Six Sigma
• Root Cause Analysis
• Mechanical Engineering
• SAP or ERP Systems

• Mechanical Engineering
• Manufacturing Engineering
• Root Cause Analysis
• Cost Reduction Techniques
• Design for Manufacturing (DFM)
• Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA)
• GD&T Symbols and Tolerances
• Quality Management Systems
• Production Data Analysis
• Equipment Maintenance

• Analytical Skills
• Problem-Solving Skills
• Written Communication
• Verbal Communication
• Team Collaboration

• Medical Device Manufacturing
• Regulatory Compliance
• Production Quality
• Continuous Improvement
• Cost Productivity Improvement

• Microsoft Office Suite
• Excel
• Word
• CAD Tools
• NX
• Creo
• Solid Works