at Phonak in Aurora, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Who we are
You enjoy creating and innovating. You never stop striving for better. You take responsibility and you get results. You love being part of a team. Above all, you want your work to matter: Welcome to our world! At Sonova we create sense by bringing sound to life. Our innovative hearing care solutions help millions of people enjoy life's unforgettable moments.
We offer exceptional career opportunities through market-leading brands from consumer to medical, products and services that keep pushing hearing care forward, and a culture where you can quickly belong and perform at your best.
If you want the freedom to explore, opportunities to grow, and make positive change on people lives through your work, this is the place for you.
Join Sonova. Create sense.
Aurora (IL), United States
Process Engineer
Position Name
Process Engineer
Position Holder
N/A
Group Company
Phonak/Sonova USA Inc.
Functional Area
Manufacturing
Department
Engineering
Cost Center
51000010410
Reports to (Position Name):
Sr. Manager, Process Engineering
Leadership Responsibility
Yes No
Purpose of the Job
This position will support the Engineering team to launch new products, develop and improve manufacturing processes for both New and Service. This role requires thorough knowledge of manufacturing processes, electronic devices and engineering in a highly regulated Medical Device company. The Process Engineer will be responsible for execution of engineering projects tied to process improvement, process development, NPI (New Product Introduction) to manufacturing sites, automation, Robotics, validation, monitoring and reporting, and other initiatives as directed by the Sr. Manager, Process Engineering, while following the quality and regulatory processes for medical devices.
This position will be based out of Aurora, Illinois but will need 25% travel to other sites within the region.
Key Tasks & Responsibilities
Process Engineering- New Products & Service
Closely work with HQ, ME-Manufacturing Engineering Team, and site engineering teams for development and implementation of New or enhanced processes
Implement New Processes for service through optimization, improvement, root cause analysis.
Conduct bench testing on all products, hearing instrument components and processes within the AODC engineering lab
Be a Subject Matter expert on end to end manufacturing processes such as 3D printing, assembly, Surface coating & curing, Electroacoustic Testing etc.
Validate processes as needed per the QMS & SOP
Create a work instruction, Prepare Layout
Process Improvement:
Maintain internal data collection, perform data analysis, interpret findings and disseminate reports
Use the SonovaX tools to help drive Continuous Improvement within manufacturing processes
Be part of Kaizens as Engineering representative to help improving operation KPI
Recommend Optimal Layouts to improve the manufacturing processes of medical device.
Process Development:
Evaluate, prototype and develop manufacturing technologies and processes to automate Key process steps in the manufacturing process
Develop New process to optimally manufacture electronic hearing aid devices
Leverage already existing manufacturing processes from HQ and optimize the manufacturing processes through process development, automation and technology integration
Project Management:
Manage Key projects from inception through validation and roll out
Other:
SAP Knowledge to improve processes.
Collaborate with operations, training department to provide technical direction and on-the-job training to technicians.
Analyze reports, look back data, and other data to plan and design work.
Work cohesively with operations teams, operation training team, global Research and Development teams, Quality teams, and Sustaining Engineering teams
General knowledge of other Production Support related discipline
Travelling Requirement
25%
Qualifications
need to have
nice to have
Basic Education
Bachelor's degree in electrical/Electronic or Mechanical Engineering
Further Education
Work Experience
3-4 years' experience in Process Engineering
Automation and Robotics Experience
Personal Competencies
Strong analytical and organizational skill
Social Competencies
Team player
Conflict management
Influencing
Leadership Competencies
Professional Competencies
Strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills.
Able to interact with corporate development teams and present new concepts
Able to conduct hands on experience with product and processes.
Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
Language(s) / Level
IT skills
Strong... For full info follow application link.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
