Job Description
POSITION SUMMARY :
Serve as the Manufacturing Engineer responsible for developing, optimizing, and supporting coating processes that enhance product performance, extend implant life, and improve patient outcomes. You will serve as a key technical resource, collaborating with cross-functional teams in engineering, operations, and quality to implement coating solutions that align with industry standards and customer requirements.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (essential functions of position) :
Nothing in this job description limits management's ability to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities at any time.
- Serve as the technical expert for DLC coating processes, equipment, and materials.
- Develop, validate, and optimize manufacturing processes to ensure repeatability, efficiency, and regulatory compliance.
- Lead process troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and corrective / preventive actions for coating-related issues.
- Collaborate with design engineering on new product development and scale-up of coating technologies.
- Create and maintain work instructions, control plans, PFMEAs, and validation protocols for coating operations.
- Train and mentor technicians and operators on coating systems, maintenance, and best practices.
- Partner with Quality to maintain compliance with ISO 13485, FDA, and customer specifications.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives in coating equipment, tooling, and process flow.
- Manage coating projects from concept to implementation, ensuring cost, delivery, and performance targets are met.
ESSENTIAL EDUCATION, SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS :
High School diploma or equivalent.3+ years of experience in DLC or thin-film coating Technologies within medical device, aerospace, or advanced manufacturing.Strong understanding of vacuum deposition systems, surface engineering, and thin-film characterization techniques.Proficiency with CAD Tools (Solidworks) and statistical software for process development.Strong communication, organizational, and project management skills.NONESSENTIAL SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS (not necessary but preferred) :
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, or a related field.Familiarity with APQP, PFMEA, SPC, and DOE methodologies.Knowledge of ISO 13485, ISO 9001, and FDA / medical device regulations strongly preferred.