Associate Production Engineer (34920)

Job Summary

The Associate Production Engineer is responsible for performing machine software preparation tasks to ensure timely and efficient production. This entry-level role is designed for individuals eager to learn and grow in additive manufacturing. The Associate Production Engineer will own critical equipment, and ensure it is well maintained and operating optimally. The Associate Production Engineer will support the Production Engineering team in tracing root cause of errors associated with current manufacturing procedures and will implement effective solutions under team guidance.

Essential Functions, Duties, and responsibilities

• Determine the priority of product sent from engineering to ensure product is produced in time for surgery
• Virtually orient and support 3D CAD files so that build failures are reduced, post processing times are not excessive, and part deformations are reduced.
• Monitor builds for defects and where applicable, create documentation on best practices
• Verify printed builds are mechanically stable by performing static tensile tests on printed specimens
• Develop an understanding of critical equipment to ensure operations are process controlled and parts are less impacted by machine malfunctions
• Troubleshoot critical equipment when there are machine malfunctions
• Perform lot changes on critical equipment
• Assist with complaint and CAPA root cause analysis by finding solutions to issues related to manufacturing.
• Assist manufacturing engineering on general process improvements, new product development, and IPS engineering initiatives.