Associate Principal Engineer

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• Lead multidisciplinary technical teams and provide key engineering functions across multiple functional groups within the site.
• Present finished projects to site leadership, manage mid‑scale projects, develop expertise in dental and medical device industries, and work with external organizations on technology development while maintaining project timelines.
• Take an active role in site‑level decisions and initiatives, provide coaching/mentorship to other engineers, and own process for production and assembly operations.
• Implement process improvements for manufacturing procedures based on KPIs, lead reviews of process design for compliance, and develop alternative processes/materials/equipment to improve cost and efficiency.
• Research future technologies to develop test methods that are accurate, time‑efficient, and cost‑effective; review and assess production packages.
• Design and execute new process qualifications for new base technologies across multiple manufacturing platforms, and attend technical conferences and trade shows for new opportunities.
• Lead initiatives for the development, introduction, improvement and sustainment of manufacturing processes, including Lean manufacturing techniques and continuous improvement philosophy.
• Use engineering best practices in design, development, testing, documentation and manufacturing of products with adherence to industry & GMP standards.
• Manage design history file and design control process, and lead group ideation sessions for product design.
• Develop design models, drawings, assembly drawings and associated engineering documentation with 3‑D parametric modeling software and office tools.
• Direct final product verification and validation, maintain documentation for existing products, and develop test methods and iterate on product designs.
• Lead software and control development for manufacturing applications, translate workflow requirements, design and debug software components, and integrate them with ERP, MES and data warehousing systems.
• Perform design and assembly of devices and equipment, support development of equipment at all stages, optimize safety, economy, reliability, sustainability and quality, and design mid‑scale automation solutions.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Physics, Computer Sciences).
• 5+ years of experience in medical or dental device manufacturing.
• Advanced knowledge of regulatory requirements (FDA, others) and GMP quality standards.
• Experience with Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing projects and training.
• Proficient in new product development from concept through full production release and leading large‑scale projects with budget management.
• Strong technical writing, report and correspondence skills; ability to review junior engineer reports.
• Strong planning, organizational, decision‑making, analytical and problem‑solving skills with ability to multi‑task.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, presentation, public speaking, interpersonal, conflict resolution and negotiation skills.
• Project management, consultative skills and ability to manage a budget.
• Experience in research projects and product conceptualization.

Typically 6 to 8 or more years of increasing responsibility in any applicable professional experience.

Typically a Bachelor’s Degree or global equivalent in a related discipline. Master’s degree a plus. Industry certifications are a plus.

Travel typically less than 10%. Office environment. No special physical demands required.

• Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage.
• 401(k) Plan with Company Match.
• Generous Time Off and Paid Parental Leave.
• Income Protection and Work Life Assistance Program.
• Flexible Spending Accounts and Educational Benefits.
• Worldwide Scholarship Program and Volunteer Opportunities.

Henry Schein is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, citizenship, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status.