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 computer experience, working knowledge of Microsoft products including  Office, Visio and Project; SAP Experience (or other ERP system) a plus
• AutoCAD, Solidworks

Further Requirements

• Flexible to work as per business demand

Additional Remarks: