Principal Manufacturing Engineer

1 month ago


Sunnyvale, United States Intuitive Surgical Full time
Job Description

Primary Function of Position
Be responsible for overseeing and optimizing our manufacturing processes to ensure efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness.  The person in this position will be a technical leader that is expected to mentor other manufacturing engineers within the larger team as well as train others in cross-functional teams to ensure seamless transition of new products to manufacturing.

Essential Job Duties

  • Develop and implement manufacturing strategies and processes to improve productivity and enhance product quality.
  • Mentor teams of manufacturing engineers, providing guidance and support to ensure successful execution of projects.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including design, production, and quality assurance, to ensure seamless integration of manufacturing processes.
  • Conduct feasibility studies and cost analysis to determine the most efficient manufacturing methods and equipment.
  • Identify and implement process improvements, including lean manufacturing techniques, to optimize production efficiency and reduce scrap.
  • Work closely with and inform the automation and equipment team requirements needed for future manufacturing line designs.
  • Develop and maintain manufacturing documentation, including work instructions, standard operating procedures, and quality control plans.
  • Monitor and analyze production data to identify trends, troubleshoot issues, and implement corrective actions.
  • Stay updated with industry trends and advancements in manufacturing technology, and recommend innovative solutions to enhance our manufacturing capabilities.
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards, such as ISO and FDA regulations.
  • Lead effort to develop and maintain process Failure Modes and Effects Analyses (pFMEAs) for company processes.
  • Lead effort in development and optimization of process validations (IQ/OQ/PQ)
  • Focus on continuous improvement efforts; able to evaluate, prioritize and drive implementation of those efforts


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