Manufacturing Engineer
Apply NowCompany: Praxis Powder Technology, Inc
Location: Queensbury, NY 12804
Description:
Are you ready to work for a company that truly cares about making a meaningful difference in this world?
A little about us:
Praxis Technology is a manufacturing company that designs and develops titanium parts for medical devices, aerospace and other consumer markets.
We create sustainable flexibility that delivers maximum impact to make people's lives better. It's pretty cool stuff!
We value people that are highly motivated, self-starters, open to learning new things every day. We look for like-minded individuals who will embrace the five core values of Praxis:
What we can offer you:
In addition to being part of a locally owned & operated business who values treating everyone with integrity & respect, we offer the following benefits to our employees:
Position Summary
The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for leading continuous improvements for manufacturing activities, lean initiatives, root cause analysis, and Corrective Action and Preventative Action implementation. The Manufacturing & Process Engineer will drive yield and cost improvements, support scale-up activities of new products, identify opportunities to enhance manufacturing effectiveness, monitor production metrics, and effectively train manufacturing employees on procedures and instructions. The ideal candidate must be able to work independently and as a team, have a strong work ethic, positive and supportive attitude with a commitment to quality.
How You'll Make an Impact
. Coordinate the molding efforts on new program launches
Drive yield and cost improvement initiatives on production products
. Set up and/or revising manufacturing processes and assist the manufacturing operations in problem solving and continuous process improvement
Lead improvement of procedures, instructions and record sheets to increase record % correct and accurate
Lead root cause analysis efforts on all manufacturing issues and oversee CAPA (Corrective Action and Preventative Action) implementation
Lead lean manufacturing activities in enhance manufacturing effectiveness (i.e. 5S, value stream mapping, KANBAN, etc.)
. Implement and evaluate changes to existing processes designed to improve product quality, productivity and overall equipment efficiency
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to technicians, operators and other molding personnel
. Work with equipment and material vendors to resolve machine and material issues.
Maintain compliance with Praxis' Quality Management System
Ensure compliance with OSHA guidelines and apply best practices for on-the-job safety in a production environment
Adhere to quality assurance procedures and processes while maintaining an orderly production facility
What You Must Bring to This Role
. B.S. degree in Plastics, Chemical, Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering
. 7+ years of practical experience preferred but not required
Proven history applying lean manufacturing principles
Demonstrated experience with root cause analysis and successful CAPA implementation
Demonstrated ability to train manufacturing employees
Demonstrated experience with statistical techniques that will support yield and cost improvements
Proven history to support scale up of new products
Demonstrated experience to support process validation preferred
Proven attention to detail and focus in an active environment with the ability to complete tasks, and to work independently and proactively
Proven history working in Microsoft Office, including Excel
Demonstrated verbal, written communication skills and active listening, with the ability to interact with and support all levels of associates
Proven ability to calmly transition between multiple, and changing priorities
Proven experience in support role working in the medical device, aerospace or related industry preferred but not required
Experience in production operations, safety, quality and security protocols
Proven history working with Quality System Regulation preferred but not required
Lean and/or Six Sigma certification preferred but not required
Working knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 13485 and AS9100 preferred but not required
Working knowledge of MasterControl or an electronic QMS preferred but not required
Praxis is an equal opportunity employer
A little about us:
Praxis Technology is a manufacturing company that designs and develops titanium parts for medical devices, aerospace and other consumer markets.
We create sustainable flexibility that delivers maximum impact to make people's lives better. It's pretty cool stuff!
We value people that are highly motivated, self-starters, open to learning new things every day. We look for like-minded individuals who will embrace the five core values of Praxis:
- Team player
- Driven to improve
- Genuinely care
- Dependable
- Own
What we can offer you:
In addition to being part of a locally owned & operated business who values treating everyone with integrity & respect, we offer the following benefits to our employees:
- Employee and/or Employee + Child(ren) medical insurance costs you just $1/month!
- Comprehensive Dental + Vision
- 401k Retirement Plan that we match up to 3%
- Basic Life AD&D Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid time off - 18 days first year (pro-rated)
- Paid holidays - 7 days
- Annual Performance Bonus Potential
- Employee Profit Sharing
- Tuition Assistance
Position Summary
The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for leading continuous improvements for manufacturing activities, lean initiatives, root cause analysis, and Corrective Action and Preventative Action implementation. The Manufacturing & Process Engineer will drive yield and cost improvements, support scale-up activities of new products, identify opportunities to enhance manufacturing effectiveness, monitor production metrics, and effectively train manufacturing employees on procedures and instructions. The ideal candidate must be able to work independently and as a team, have a strong work ethic, positive and supportive attitude with a commitment to quality.
How You'll Make an Impact
. Coordinate the molding efforts on new program launches
Drive yield and cost improvement initiatives on production products
. Set up and/or revising manufacturing processes and assist the manufacturing operations in problem solving and continuous process improvement
Lead improvement of procedures, instructions and record sheets to increase record % correct and accurate
Lead root cause analysis efforts on all manufacturing issues and oversee CAPA (Corrective Action and Preventative Action) implementation
Lead lean manufacturing activities in enhance manufacturing effectiveness (i.e. 5S, value stream mapping, KANBAN, etc.)
. Implement and evaluate changes to existing processes designed to improve product quality, productivity and overall equipment efficiency
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to technicians, operators and other molding personnel
. Work with equipment and material vendors to resolve machine and material issues.
Maintain compliance with Praxis' Quality Management System
Ensure compliance with OSHA guidelines and apply best practices for on-the-job safety in a production environment
Adhere to quality assurance procedures and processes while maintaining an orderly production facility
What You Must Bring to This Role
. B.S. degree in Plastics, Chemical, Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering
. 7+ years of practical experience preferred but not required
Proven history applying lean manufacturing principles
Demonstrated experience with root cause analysis and successful CAPA implementation
Demonstrated ability to train manufacturing employees
Demonstrated experience with statistical techniques that will support yield and cost improvements
Proven history to support scale up of new products
Demonstrated experience to support process validation preferred
Proven attention to detail and focus in an active environment with the ability to complete tasks, and to work independently and proactively
Proven history working in Microsoft Office, including Excel
Demonstrated verbal, written communication skills and active listening, with the ability to interact with and support all levels of associates
Proven ability to calmly transition between multiple, and changing priorities
Proven experience in support role working in the medical device, aerospace or related industry preferred but not required
Experience in production operations, safety, quality and security protocols
Proven history working with Quality System Regulation preferred but not required
Lean and/or Six Sigma certification preferred but not required
Working knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 13485 and AS9100 preferred but not required
Working knowledge of MasterControl or an electronic QMS preferred but not required
Praxis is an equal opportunity employer