Manufacturing Engineer I

Req ID: 8853

Working Location: MINNESOTA, BROOKLYN PARK

Workplace Flexibility: Onsite

For more than 100 years, Olympus has focused on making people’s lives healthier, safer and more fulfilling. 

Every day, we live by our philosophy, True to Life, by advancing medical technologies and elevating the standard of patient care so people everywhere can fulfill their desires, dreams, and lives.

Our five Core Values empower us to achieve Our Purpose:

Patient Focus, Integrity, Innovation, Impact and Empathy.

Learn more about Life at Olympus.

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Job Description

The Manufacturing Engineer I will assist in supporting the day to day operation of the value stream or perform process development activities. They will strive to optimize processes for manufacture and product flow including down time mitigation, root cause investigations and cost savings initiatives.

Job Duties

Support operations and new product/process development
Support the validation of equipment and processes as required (IQ, OQ, PQ)
Support capacity planning, cost improvement and facilities layout for equipment moves and additions
Support operator training for new and existing processes
Partner with resources such as suppliers and Olympus sites to resolve technical issues or improve processes or products
Assess process capabilities, recommend process improvement opportunities. Innovate and implement process improvements
Participation on cross functional project teams
Review prints for new and existing products
Follows GWI’s, GSOP and owns MP's to ensure control of product/process design
Assist in the optimization of processes for manufacture and product flow including down time mitigation, root cause investigations and cost savings initiatives.
Assist in the development of facilities layout for equipment moves and additions using Lean Manufacturing principles.
Assist in time studies to capture continuous improvement activities. Initiate and implement change orders through the change order management system.
Develop and update process and material specifications as required.
Coordinate operator training for new and existing processes, products, and equipment.
Assist in Coordination of external resources such as vendors and sister sites to resolve technical issues or improve processes or products.
Write capital expenditure requests, gain approval, coordinate the purchase & installation of equipment, and track costs.
Validate equipment and processes as required when making process improvements.
May serve as an extended team member on PRP/NPD projects.
All other essential related duties as required

Job Qualifications

Required:

A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) in science/engineering discipline or equivalent industry
Minimum of 0-2 years experience
Knowledge of LEAN and Six Sigma tools
Ability to work well in a cross functional team
Technical writing skills
Knowledge of risk management documentation
Fixtures/tooling knowledge
CAD knowledge

Why join Olympus?

We offer a holistic employee experience supporting personal and professional well-being through meaningful work, equitable offerings, and a connected culture.

Equitable Offerings you can count on:

Competitive salaries, annual bonus and 401(k)* with company match
Comprehensive medical, dental, vision coverage effective on start date
24/7 Employee Assistance Program
Free live and on-demand Wellbeing Programs
Generous Paid Vacation and Sick Time
Paid Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance*
12 Paid Holidays
On-Site Child Daycare, Café, Fitness Center**

Connected Culture you can embrace:

Work-life integrated culture that supports an employee centric mindset
Offers onsite, hybrid and field work environments
Paid volunteering and charitable donation/match programs
Diversity Equity & Inclusion Initiatives including Employee Resource Groups
Dedicated Training Resources and Learning & Development Programs
Paid Educational Assistance

*US Only

**Center Valley, PA and Westborough, MA

Are you ready to be a part of our team?

Learn more about our benefit and incentives.

At Olympus, we are committed to Our Purpose of making people’s lives healthier, safer and more fulfilling. As a global medical technology company, we partner with healthcare professionals to provide best-in-class solutions and services for early detection, diagnosis and minimally invasive treatment, aiming to improve patient outcomes by elevating the standard of care in targeted disease states.

For more than 100 years, Olympus has pursued a goal of contributing to society by producing products designed with the purpose of delivering optimal outcomes for its customers around the world.

Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, Olympus employs more than 31,000 employees worldwide in nearly 40 countries and regions. Olympus Corporation of the Americas, a wholly owned subsidiary of Olympus Corporation, is headquartered in Center Valley, Pennsylvania, USA, and employs more than 5,200 employees throughout locations in North and South America. For more information, visit www.olympusamerica.com.

Olympus is dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace

We recognize diversity in people, views and lifestyle choices and emphasize the importance of inclusion and mutual respect. We strive to continue to foster empathy and unity in the workplace so that our employees can fully contribute and thrive.

Let’s realize your potential, together.

It is the policy of Olympus to extend equal employment and advancement opportunity to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, national origin (including language use restrictions), citizenship status, religious creed (including dress and grooming practices), age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth and/or breastfeeding), gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability (physical or mental) and/or a medical condition, genetic information, ancestry, veteran status or service in the uniformed services, and any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Applicants with Disabilities:

As a Federal Contractor, Olympus is committed to ensuring our hiring process is accessible to everyone. If you need an accommodation in order to complete the application or hiring process, please contact Olympus via email at OCAAccommodations@olympus.com. If your disability impairs your ability to email, you may call our HR Compliance Manager at 1-888-Olympus (1-888-659-6787).

Posting Notes: || United States (US) || Minnesota (US-MN) || Brooklyn Park || Manufacturing & Repair

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