Manufacturing Engineer

EPTAM Precision Metals is looking for a Manufacturing Engineer  to join our team in Colorado Springs, CO. Join us as we manufacture medical implants and internal fixation devices that bring positive outcomes for our customers and life impacting experiences for their patients.

EPTAM Precision Metals, nestled in Colorado Springs Colorado , operates from a high-tech, 70,000-square-foot facility, specializing in medical implants and instrumentation. Our facility, accredited with FDA-registration and ISO 13485 certification, features essential resources including a Class 7 clean room, automated inspection, a validated supply chain, and a dedicated R&D cell.

At EPTAM , precision is paramount. We provide 3-, 4-, and 5-axis CNC milling, gun drilling, water jet cutting, Swiss and Super-Swiss machining, and EDM machining. With our extraordinary team and processes, we deliver unparalleled services to our employees, customers, and the end-users of our medical devices.

EPTAM Solutions , our parent company with locations nationwide, is at the Heart of Manufacturing. We recognize our parts touch lives, and our teams assume this responsibility with vigor. Our minds never sleep.

POSITION SUMMARY:   A Manufacturing Engineer at EPTAM will be designing, defining, developing, and implementing manufacturing cycles for new products – as well as refining & improving manufacturing cycles for existing products – in a contract manufacturing setting. This position requires a broad, technical knowledge base of various manufacturing processes (e.g., raw materials, machining, assembly, inspection, packaging, etc.) and the ability to sequence various manufacturing processes in order to create complete manufacturing cycles. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Facilitating new product introduction (NPI) and existing product transfer programs.
• Receiving or acquiring product or process specifications and creating manufacturing cycles to accomplish production of the same. Manufacturing Engineer must be able to read technical drawings, standards, and articles.
• Provides day-to-day support and direction to production such as, but not limited to turning, milling, drilling, EDM, finishing, packaging etc. as required.
• Understands existing processes, tooling setup and machine programs in order to execute tasks associated with process validation (Installation Qualification, Operation Qualification, Performance Qualification, Computer Software Validation and Test Method Validation) and engineering studies.
• Develops fixtures and designs tools and has the ability to express and implement ideas with tool designers. 
• Is responsible for programming, set-up and debugging of complex equipment or measuring instruments. 
• Documents manufacturing cycles by producing process flow documents and manufacturing routings.
• Creating value stream maps (VSM) of and quantitatively/mathematically analyzing manufacturing cycles.
• Writes protocols and reports.
• Creating – or contributing to the creation or development – of manufacturing cycle risk assessments (i.e., pFMEA), control plans, validation plans, continual improvement processes (CIP), and corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Working closely with the Production, Quality & Inspection, and Engineering Departments on problem solving (identifying root cause of problems and assisting with technical solutions) to assorted machining, assembly, and inspection processes.
• Cost estimating and quoting of manufacturing cycles.
• Leading and coordinating process improvement efforts on new and existing manufacturing cycles or processes, when required.
• Providing recommendations and assistance to customers with regard to product design for manufacturing and quality (i.e. DFM, DFQ/I).
• Preparing manufacturing documentation (e.g., work instructions and standards) and training associates to the same documents, as required.
• Reporting to Engineering and company Top Management on project or program status and progress.
• Documenting manufacturing cycles and processes using Microsoft Word and Excel as well as creating drawings using CAD.
• Acts as a model for the operators in terms of attitude, running machines, following processes and decision making. 

MINIMUM JOB QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

• Education: Associate degree or higher in mechanical or manufacturing engineering is highly preferred. Other degrees or certifications may be considered at the discretion of Engineering Management.
• Experience:   Five years’ experience in a manufacturing environment performing CNC and manual machine operation. CAD design and programming experience desirable.
• Preferred Qualifications:  Bachelor’s Degree or higher in mechanical or manufacturing engineering or equivalent industry certifications. Degrees in applied mathematics including numerical analysis and probability & statistics.
• Additional Requirements:  Ability to interpret and explain complex, mechanical drawings including GD&T. Understanding of CNC machining processes, including set-up, operation, and control language. Must possess good written and verbal communication skills with our internal and external customer base.

ADP1150

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