Job Description

At STERIS, we help our Customers create a healthier and safer world by providing innovative healthcare and life science product and service solutions around the globe.

Position Summary

The Manufacturing Engineer I position is responsible for the products manufactured at the STERIS Eden Prairie facility. This position supports manufacturing, design improvements and modifications, process improvements, product transfer and continuous improvements.

• This position is based in our Eden Prairie, MN location.
• Domestic and international travel required, estimated to be 5%.

What you'll do as a Manufacturing Engineer I

• Designs and develops product and process improvements.
• Supports current product line and new products.
• Uses Pro-E and Auto-cad to develop and change designs and document them.
• Plans, schedules, conducts or coordinates detailed phases of the engineering work in a part of a major project or in a total project of moderate scope or several projects of smaller in size or scope.
• Performs work which involves conventional engineering practice, but may include a variety of complex features such as conflicting design/process, quality and customer requirements. 
• Works with internal team and external suppliers to resolve design, manufacturing and quality issues.
• Performs evaluations and tests to understand and improve the products or manufacturing processes.
• Develops designs, cost estimates/should cost models, manufacturing processes and coordinates integration.
• Creates/coordinates Bills of Material (BOM), piping/plumbing schematics, pneumatic diagrams, mechanical assembly drawings, component drawings, and all other engineering documents required to support product line/ upgrades. Processes/Coordinates engineering changes and product documentation in a timely manner.
• Participates in CAPA and continuous improvement projects.
• Participates in audits, investigations, tests, evaluates internal and external mfg. processes and technologies.
• Interfaces with vendors and other outside specialists.
• Supports compliant process, failure investigations and material review boards.
• Validates new processes and products. Develops flow charts and validation protocols.
• Performs DOE, DFMA, process capability studies and PFMEA as required.
• Engages in strategies for reducing cost, improving quality and productivity by applying lean and six sigma methodologies.
• Other duties as assigned.

The Experience, Skills and Abilities Needed

Required:

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering required.
• 4 years experience in the engineering field required,
• Experience in component design, manufacturing, materials and testing of equipment is required.
• Must have validation experience in developing and executing IQ, OQ and PQ.
• Knowledge of Value Stream Mapping, JIT, Lean/Flow Manufacturing.
• Knowledge of fluid mechanics.
• Working Knowledge of process equipment and process control.
• Understanding of statistics, DOE and Six Sigma applications.
• Understanding of file management and documentation.
• Problem solving and trouble shooting skills in pneumatic and mechanical sub-systems.

Preferred:

• Hands on experience in manufacturing setting preferred.
• Experience in machine design and automation preferred.
• FDA/GMP regulated manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Hands–on experience in Pro-E preferred. 
• Lean manufacturing experience preferred.
• Medical Device manufacturing experience preferred.
• Experience in Medical Device development, design transfer, design for manufacturability (DFM), reliability and cost is preferred.
• Experience in an ISO audited manufacturing company preferred.
• Proficiency in advanced manufacturing processes and automation technologies preferred.
• OSHA and Safety regulations knowledge is beneficial.
• Minitab application preferred.
• Knowledge of design and manufacturing of sterilizers for decontamination and medical applications is preferred.

Skills:

• Leadership skills in interacting with and leading cross-functional teams.
• Organizational, interpersonal, oral and written communications skills.
• Project management skills and experience in handling multiple projects.
• Able to adapt to changing priorities.
• Sense of urgency in resolving conflicts and implementing changes.
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Visio, MS project and Power point.    

What STERIS Offers

We value our employees and are committed to providing a comprehensive benefits package that supports your health, well-being and financial future.

Here is a brief overview of what we offer: 

• Market Competitive Pay
• Extensive Paid Time Off and (9) added Holidays
• Excellent Healthcare, Dental and Vision Benefits
• Long/Short Term Disability Coverage
• 401(k) with a company match
• Maternity and Paternity Leave
• Additional add-on benefits/discounts for programs such as Pet Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement and continued education programs
• Excellent opportunities for advancement in a stable long-term care

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Pay range for this opportunity is $84,362.50 - $109,175.00.  This position is eligible for bonus participation.

Minimum pay rates offered will comply with county/city minimums, if higher than range listed.  Pay rates are based on a number of factors, including but not limited to local labor market costs, years of relevant experience, education, professional certifications, foreign language fluency, etc.

STERIS offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits portfolio.  Click here for a complete list of benefits: STERIS Benefits

Open until position is filled.

STERIS is a leading global provider of products and services that support patient care with an emphasis on infection prevention. WE HELP OUR CUSTOMERS CREATE A HEALTHIER AND SAFER WORLD by providing innovative healthcare and life sciences products and services around the globe. For more information, visit .

If you need assistance completing the application process, please call 1 (440) 392.7047. This contact information is for accommodation inquiries only and cannot be used to check application status.

STERIS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity to ensure that persons are recruited, hired, trained, transferred and promoted in all job groups regardless of race, color, religion, age, disability, national origin, citizenship status, military or veteran status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, and any other category protected by federal, state or local law. We are not only committed to this policy by our status as a federal government contractor, but also we are strongly bound by the principle of equal employment opportunity.

The full affirmative action program, absent the data metrics required by § 60-741.44(k), shall be available to all employees and applicants for employment for inspection upon request. The program may be obtained at your location’s HR Office during normal business hours.

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