Manufacturing Engineer I

Stratasys is a world leader in 3D printing!

Stratasys is leading the global shift to additive manufacturing with innovative 3D printing solutions for industries such as aerospace, automotive, consumer products and healthcare. Through smart and connected 3D printers, polymer materials, a software ecosystem, and parts on demand, Stratasys solutions deliver competitive advantages at every stage in the product value chain. The world’s leading organizations turn to Stratasys to transform product design, bring agility to manufacturing and supply chains, and improve patient care.

SDM (Stratasys Direct Manufacturing) provides customers with manufacturing solutions that meet their technical and schedule requirements in Additive Manufacturing.

The PME (Process Manufacturing Engineer) group supports this goal with technical expertise in manufacturing, process, materials and applications experience across all Additive Manufacturing Technology offerings.

As a Manufacturing Engineer, you will play a key role in advancing our additive manufacturing processes and contributing to documentation and control of our procedures. Leveraging your expertise in manufacturing, you will work closely with the engineering team to optimize processes, troubleshoot issues, and ensure the successful execution of advanced 3D printing production.

What you will be doing:

• Develop, evaluate, and improve manufacturing methods and workflow:
  • Practice Six Sigma Black/Green Belt tools and practices to implement process improvements resulting in higher yields, less scrap, and less non-conformities
  • Practice Lean principles to improve process speed, eliminate wase, and improve process quality, gap analysis tools and analytics to accomplish measurable business process improvements
  • Mature a Kaizen culture to promote operator accountability in process standardization and continuous improvements
  • Author and maintain Work instructions, BOMs, process specifications, Gap Analyses, Qualification Plans, Process Control Documents, and reports
  • Train operations, quality, maintenance and fulfilment as processes evolve and mature
  • Design tooling and fixtures and provide written instructions and training on their use
  • Drive CPI program local to the relevant facility
• Support other departments regarding manufacturing needs and production schedules:
  • Support Quality Assurance, Supplier Audits and Source inspections
  • Troubleshooting real world manufacturing process errors. Support, carry out and implement root cause analysis, corrective actions, and preventive actions 
  • Assist maintenance in establishing necessary procedures, controls, and schedules
  • Collaborate with Business Systems to define issues and engineer digital systems

• Foster strong collaboration between Operations, Quality, Fulfilment, and Sales

• Represent Stratasys Direct as the resident SME for the AM technologies, processes, and services. Convey benefits and disadvantages of SDM technologies to other am processes to internal teams
• Support new initiatives and the development of applications and business for additive manufacturing and SDM processes
• Consult with project engineering, sales and customers regarding manufacturing capabilities, technology strengths and weaknesses, and Stratasys Direct's ability to deliver:
  • Make recommendations to internal teams based on customer's applications and Stratasys Direct capability. Present redlines to engineering drawings and gap analyses to fulfillment and PME team members
  • Promote Stratasys Directs capability while accurately conveying the benefits and deficiencies of competing technologies. Interface with suppliers to secure services necessary to meet customer requirements
  • Assess risk and provide innovative solutions on technical challenges from customers
• Support Stratasys Direct Product Management with executing, and reporting on material characterization, process development studies, product commercialization to bring new materials to Stratasys Direct's portfolio
• Support Stratasys Direct Marketing by contributing to white papers, and technical talks/ webinars content, gather eligible photos and data to promote Stratasys Direct capacity, capacity, and differentiators
• Assist PME team in Collaborate with SSYS product teams and assist Stratasys Direct Product Management in developing processes to support new AM machines, equipment, technology, materials and capabilities
• Represent Stratasys Direct as a AM SME supporting local to facility SSYS events aimed to promote SSYS technologies
• Conduct technical due diligence on new technologies and processes aimed to expand offerings or accelerate lead times
• Contribute to Stratasys Direct Strategic Development Road Map projects by facilitating technical expertise, analytical approaches, and critical thinking
• Present data to draw data driven conclusions to steer Stratasys Direct Leadership to make positive and impactful decisions
• Drive local facility, department, work cell and operator improvement initiatives through CPI initiatives
• Monitor impact of major process and business systems changes to ensure proper impact
• Follow all company safety policies and procedures
• Attend all required company training
• Demonstrate commitments to Stratasys Behaviors by leading, acting, and modeling these values
• Other responsibilities as assigned by the department or manager

Must have for this role:

As a part of Stratasys, this position requires access to information and/or technology controlled under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR).  The successful candidate must be a U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S. (or, green card holder), a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. 

• Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing engineering, industrial engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related field and a minimum of 2 or more years combined experience in engineering and/or manufacturing operations
• Knowledge of mechanical testing methods and equipment. Understanding of mechanical properties of materials
• Experience designing complex 3D parts, interrogating and manipulating parts in CAD in CAD. Knowledge of GD&T
• Familiarity with the concepts of Process Control Documents/Plans (PCD's), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)/ Work Instructions(WI's), Work Order/Traveler, Non-Recurring Engineer (NRE)
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing and 6 Sigma principles
• Demonstrated ability to apply basic statistics, knowledge of Design of Experiments (DOE), and Statistical Process Control (SPC)
• Proficient in MS Office, including Excel formulas, data recording, and charting; familiar with Pivot Tables
• Strong mechanical aptitude, structured problem-solving, critical thinking, and analytical skills
• Excellent personal, organizational, verbal, and written communication skills
• Strong foundational knowledge of manufacturing processes, manufacturing equipment, and quality inspection techniques
• Ability to work well with others

Nice to have:

• Knowledge of and hands on experience with 3D Printing/ Additive Manufacturing processes and equipment
• Experience with Additive Manufacturing industry-specific regulatory specifications and standards
• A demonstrated track record of process optimization and new process development for manufacturing in additive or conventional manufacturing
• Experience in operating and maintaining manufacturing equipment
• Experience implementing Design of Experiments (DOE), and Statistical Process Control (SPC)
• Data Querying and Analysis is with advanced Excel, SQL, and/or Python techniques
• Experience with ROI studies, creation of business cases
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing and 6 Sigma principles

Travel required: 10%, domestic
 

What​ ​you​ ​will​ ​be​ ​part​ ​of:

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Additional Information:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Stratasys will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

Stratasys is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected Veteran or disabled status and will not be discriminated against for their race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, military status, or national origin or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or applicable local law. Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCP here.