Principal Manufacturing Engineer

4 weeks ago


Sunnyvale, California, 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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