Manufacturing Engineer III

Description Manufacturing Process Engineer III Full-time / Permanent / Salary $90,000 - $120,000 *We are not currently working with third party agencies on this role. About Us: Vantedge Medical is the premier metals-based med-tech solutions partner from concept to full-scale manufacturing. We are at the forefront of precision engineering and innovation, specializing in the development and manufacturing of vital components for medical markets such as Robotic Assisted Surgery, Orthopedics, Surgical Instruments, Dental, and more. Our teams work in unison, collaborating and problem-solving to serve the manufacturing needs of the top Medical Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) around the globe. Making a difference in the lives of patients and their families drives us to go above and beyond every day. With a steadfast commitment to advancing medical technology, we take immense pride in the work we do – and have a lot of fun doing it. About this Opportunity: We are seeking a process oriented and results-driven Manufacturing Engineer III to lead day-to-day process development and improvement at our San Jose, California site. This role will bring deep expertise in one core process area – either machining, sheet metal/welding, or powder coating – while also contributing to improvements in related upstream and downstream processes. The primary responsibility is to apply strong engineering and problem-solving skills to drive improvements in quality, delivery, cost and capacity in a medical device contract manufacturing environment. This role supports base business improvement and/or new product launches, develops tooling and fixtures, implements lean methodology, investigates issues using root cause analysis, implements improvements, manages CAPAs, and creates documentation such as standard work and validation protocols. The engineer collaborates cross-functionally to optimize designs for manufacturability and cost and communicates effectively with internal teams and customers. Responsibilities: Lead process ownership in one of three areas: Machining – CNC optimization, tooling strategies, GD&T tolerancing, cycle time reduction. Sheet Metal and Welding – fabrication, fixturing, weld validation, distortion control, finishing. Powder Coating – surface prep, coating application, cure validation, defect reduction Develop, validate and sustain robust manufacturing processes to meet med-tech standards. Apply root causes analysis to resolve processes issues and eliminate waste. Create standard work, process documentation and validation protocols. Design and implement tooling, fixtures and equipment to improve productivity and cost. Collaborates with development, programmers, machinists and suppliers to evaluate designs for manufacturability and cost reduction. Creates, reviews and approves engineering drawings, equipment layouts, change orders and specifications. Creates and executes validation protocols, processes and material evaluations. Successfully communicates complex issues with customers and internal team members. Support new product launches by developing scalable, compliant processes. Effectively owns and manages CAPAs pertaining to their areas of responsibility. The successful candidate will: Plan and execute projects, with minimum supervision, on time and within budget to achieve tangible results. Drive improvements through root cause analysis and data driven decision-making. Participates in cross-functional project teams to implement creative solutions. Ensure internal and external customer expectations are met or exceeded. Requirements Engineering or bachelor’s degree in a technical field. 7+ years of work experience in process engineering within regulated manufacturing. Hands on expertise in either machining, sheet metal/welding or powder coating (must be clear in resume). Demonstrated success in process improvement, cost reduction, or yield/capacity increase. New product development or launch support experience is highly desirable. Familiarity with lean manufacturing, root cause analysis, and validation. Working knowledge of ISO and GD&T. Strong problem-solving and communication skills. Experience in medical devices is preferred. Working Conditions: Full-time on-site positionli> Infrequent travel as needed for customer meetings and industry events. #J-18808-Ljbffr