Smith+Nephew · 1 day ago
Manufacturing Engineer I (Memphis)
Smith+Nephew is a company focused on developing advanced technology products, and they are seeking a Manufacturing Engineer I. The role involves supporting production, developing manufacturing documentation, and participating in process validation efforts under general supervision.
Medical Device
Responsibilities
Provide daily production floor support for Area of responsibility
Develop proposed JHA's for assigned projects under general supervision. Comply with all HSE training requirements and procedures. Identify and lead actions for HSE improvements with guidance from leaders as needed
Develop and maintain all manufacturing documentation per compliance in assigned areas under general supervision
Conduct investigations, identify and implement corrective and preventative actions, support the appropriate disposition of material by providing engineering inputs under general supervision in conjunction with the Quality group
Support engineering studies and process validation efforts under general supervision. Write protocols with guidance as needed from area/functional leadership
Develop methods for manufacturing components and assemblies of moderate complexity under general supervision. Create work instructions and routers. Design, develop, construct and implement simple tools, fixtures (includes test fixtures, as req'd.) and gages. Program machines as appropriate for site. Release work instructions, drawings, PM and calibration requirements and spare parts list. Support a number of process validation efforts. Works with project teams on project implementation and manages small scope projects or portions of a larger project
Participate in task based execution with moderate guidance on larger impact Productivity projects, or lead smaller impact, less complex projects / Identify new productivity improvement projects and their value
Assist NPD lead engineer in design transfer deliverables under general supervision
Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of moderately complex GD&T including datum selection, dimensioning and tolerancing, maximum material condition, minimum material condition, geometric characteristic symbols, producibility and measurement considerations. Able to read, interpret and update drawings (details and assemblies) of moderate complexity. Basic understanding of measurement systems analysis
Makes credible decisions based on facts, appropriate risk analysis and sound judgment. Is prudent with company resources
Makes decisions that take customer interests into account. Strives to find mutual solutions
Demonstrates courage in bringing forward new ideas and seeing them through to completion
Has a strong Drive for Results and acts with appropriate sense of urgency
Respects and values differences; takes advantage of differences to optimize results. Demonstrates empathy and respect
Communicates effectively, respectively and honestly. Engages in the performance management process
Thinking critically to penetrate complex problems and expanding possibilities by making fresh connections. Enjoying experimentation, being curious and effectively dealing with the discomfort of change
Ability to engage and be present. Empathetic listener
Self awareness - the ability to know one's own emotions, strengths, weaknesses, drives, values and goals and recognize their impact on others. Self regulation - controlling or redirecting one's disruptive emotions and impulses and adapting to changing circumstances
Ability to make impactful Power Point presentations
Performs other duties as assigned by the Manufacturing Engineering Manager
Qualification
Required
BS in Engineering, Science, or related field and 0-1 years' experience in a manufacturing environment
Provide daily production floor support for Area of responsibility
Develop proposed JHA's for assigned projects under general supervision
Comply with all HSE training requirements and procedures
Identify and lead actions for HSE improvements with guidance from leaders as needed
Develop and maintain all manufacturing documentation per compliance in assigned areas under general supervision
Conduct investigations, identify and implement corrective and preventative actions, support the appropriate disposition of material by providing engineering inputs under general supervision in conjunction with the Quality group
Support engineering studies and process validation efforts under general supervision
Write protocols with guidance as needed from area/functional leadership
Develop methods for manufacturing components and assemblies of moderate complexity under general supervision
Create work instructions and routers
Design, develop, construct and implement simple tools, fixtures (includes test fixtures, as req'd.) and gages
Program machines as appropriate for site
Release work instructions, drawings, PM and calibration requirements and spare parts list
Support a number of process validation efforts
Works with project teams on project implementation and manages small scope projects or portions of a larger project
Participate in task based execution with moderate guidance on larger impact Productivity projects, or lead smaller impact, less complex projects
Identify new productivity improvement projects and their value
Assist NPD lead engineer in design transfer deliverables under general supervision
Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of moderately complex GD&T including datum selection, dimensioning and tolerancing, maximum material condition, minimum material condition, geometric characteristic symbols, producibility and measurement considerations
Able to read, interpret and update drawings (details and assemblies) of moderate complexity
Basic understanding of measurement systems analysis
Makes credible decisions based on facts, appropriate risk analysis and sound judgment
Makes decisions that take customer interests into account
Demonstrates courage in bringing forward new ideas and seeing them through to completion
Has a strong Drive for Results and acts with appropriate sense of urgency
Respects and values differences; takes advantage of differences to optimize results
Demonstrates empathy and respect
Communicates effectively, respectively and honestly
Engages in the performance management process
Thinking critically to penetrate complex problems and expanding possibilities by making fresh connections
Enjoying experimentation, being curious and effectively dealing with the discomfort of change
Ability to engage and be present
Empathetic listener
Self awareness - the ability to know one's own emotions, strengths, weaknesses, drives, values and goals and recognize their impact on others
Self regulation - controlling or redirecting one's disruptive emotions and impulses and adapting to changing circumstances
Ability to make impactful Power Point presentations
Performs other duties as assigned by the Manufacturing Engineering Manager
Company
Smith+Nephew
Smith+Nephew is a global medical technology company. We design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living.
Funding
Current Stage
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