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Manufacturing Engineer

Katalyst Healthcares & Life Sciences · Minnetonka, MN5d agoverified 9 h ago

BS-level Process Engineering roles on Crosslinked list a median of $112k (561 that show pay). This posting does not list pay.

Develop and validate manufacturing processes for high-pressure catheter balloons, including injection molding and pleat/fold equipment.

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Worth knowing

Why it is interesting. Hands-on with injection molding and pleat/fold equipment for critical medical device balloons.

Might not be for you. Heavy focus on process validation and documentation, less open-ended R&D.

Generalist

Adjacent materials rolehigh-pressure catheter balloons using pleat and fold processes; injection molding equipment; materials knowledge for fabrication

Seniority
Mid-level
Work
On-site
Type
Contract
Degree
BS
Experience
5+ yrs
Industry
Medical devices
Role
Process Engineering

Role details

Responsibilities

  • Evaluate and develop manufacturing processes, design and conduct research programs; apply knowledge of product design, fabrication, assembly, tooling and materials; conferring with equipment vendors; soliciting observations from operators.
  • Responsible for manufacturing process of high-pressure catheter balloons using pleat and fold processes, testing via vacuum leak and high-pressure testing.
  • Responsible for installation and qualification of all manufacturing equipment including injection molding equipment and balloon catheter pleat/fold equipment.
  • Plan, document and execute process development and process validations including IQ/OQ/PQ, drafting protocol/reports, risk management (PFMEA), and statistical data analysis.
  • Improve manufacturing efficiency by analyzing and planning workflow, space requirements and equipment layouts using statistical methods.
  • Design and implement manufacturing fixtures and equipment.
  • Support Manufacturing Supervisor by providing manufacturing decision-making information; calculating production, labor and material costs; reviews production schedules; estimates future requirements.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Biomedical, Mechanical or Industrial engineering, or equivalent, plus. 5+ years of experience as a Manufacturing Process Engineer, preferably in Medical Devices.
  • Experience using statistical analysis methods for process development and control, Minitab experience preferred.
  • Proven experience in chemical and process engineering.
  • Working knowledge of process engineering software such as SolidWork.
  • Experience in Lean Manufacturing Six Sigma certification.
  • Experience in ISO 13485/ISO 9000.
  • IQ/OQ/PQ experience.

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Common questions

Does Katalyst Healthcares & Life Sciences sponsor H-1B visas?

Katalyst Healthcares & Life Sciences has filed H-1B petitions with the US Department of Labor in past years, but this specific posting does not explicitly mention sponsorship for the Manufacturing Engineer role. Confirm with the employer before applying if visa support is required.

Where is the Manufacturing Engineer role at Katalyst Healthcares & Life Sciences based?

This role is based in Minnetonka, MN.

What degree is required for the Manufacturing Engineer role at Katalyst Healthcares & Life Sciences?

This role requires a BS.

How many years of experience does this Manufacturing Engineer role require?

The posting calls for at least 5 years of relevant experience.

What techniques or methods are required for this Manufacturing Engineer role?

vacuum leak testing, high-pressure testing.