Job Description
Job Description
Description :
Sr. Manufacturing Process Engineer
On-site | Full-Time | Permanent
Salary $130,000-$155,000
- We are not currently working with third party agencies on this role.
About Us :
Vantedge Medical is the premier metals-based med-tech solutions partner from concept to full-scale manufacturing. We are at the forefront of precision engineering and innovation, specializing in the development and manufacturing of vital components for medical markets such as Robotic Assisted Surgery, Orthopedics, Surgical Instruments, Dental, and more. Our teams work in unison, collaborating and problem-solving to serve the manufacturing needs of the top Medical Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) around the globe. Making a difference in the lives of patients and their families drives us to go above and beyond every day. With a steadfast commitment to advancing medical technology, we take immense pride in the work we do – and have a lot of fun doing it.
About This Opportunity :
We are seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to serve as a technical leader in process engineering at our San Jose, California site. The Sr. ME will have broad manufacturing scope while maintaining deep expertise in at least one key process area — machining, sheet metal / welding, or powder coating. This role not only drives high-impact process improvements but also guides and mentors other engineers and technicians, supports strategic initiatives, and partners with leadership to scale operations for growth.
This role supports base business improvement and / or new product launches, develops tooling and fixtures, implements lean methodology, investigates issues using root cause analysis, implements improvements, manages CAPAs, and creates documentation such as standard work and validation protocols. The engineer collaborates cross-functionally to optimize designs for manufacturability and cost and communicates effectively with internal teams and customers.
Responsibilities :
Provide technical leadership in one of three process areas : machining, sheet metal / welding, or powder coating, while supporting cross-process integration.Lead large-scale projects (capacity expansion, automation, technology transfer, or new product launches).Mentor and provide day-to-day guidance to junior engineers and technicians.Develop and justify capital equipment investments and process technology roadmaps.Partner with quality and regulatory teams to ensure compliance in validations, CAPAs, and audits.Influence DFM decisions with customers and design engineers.Collaborates with development, programmers, machinists and suppliers to evaluate designs for manufacturability and cost reduction.Drive continuous improvement initiatives with measurable impact on cost, throughput, and quality.Communicate effectively with both shop-floor teams and executive leadership.Successfully communicates complex issues with customers and internal team members.Creates, reviews and approves engineering drawings, equipment layouts, change orders and specifications.Creates and executes validation protocols, processes and material evaluations.The successful candidate will :
Plan and execute large scale projects, with minimum supervision, on time and within budget to achieve tangible results while providing daily guidance to assigned project resourcesMentor and develop less experienced staff.Drive improvements through root cause analysis and data driven decision-making.Participates in cross-functional project teams to implement creative solutions.Ensure internal and external customer expectations are met or exceeded.Requirements : Qualifications :
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical field.15+ years of experience in manufacturing, with demonstrated expertise in machining, sheet metal / welding, or powder coating.Proven track record of leading process transformations (automation, lean deployment, capacity scaling).Certification in Lean, Six Sigma, or Project Management preferred.Strong leadership, mentoring, and cross-functional collaboration skills.Ability to balance tactical firefighting with long-term strategic improvements.Required : experience in medical device manufacturing or other highly regulated industries.Knowledge of ISO 13485, FDA QSR, and GD&T.Working Conditions :
Full-time on-site positionInfrequent travel as needed for customer meetings and industry events