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Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Req ID:  9845

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.

 

 

Job Description

Provide technical leadership and mentorship within the Manufacturing Engineering function, with a primary focus on the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of automated production equipment and systems. This role requires a strong background in mechanical, pneumatic, electrical, PLC, and vision systems, and the ability to lead complex automation initiatives from concept through deployment. Act as a representative of Manufacturing Engineering to support new product introduction and manufacturing automation strategies, ensuring alignment with business objectives. May have direct technician reporting structure. May influentially lead engineers.

 

Job Duties

  • Drive operations and new product/process development activities
  • Lead the design, development, and implementation of automated production equipment and manufacturing systems, ensuring solutions meet operational performance, quality, and safety requirements.
  • Provide technical expertise in mechanical design, pneumatics, electrical systems, PLC programming, and machine vision technologies to support automation initiatives.
  • Drive system changes (GWIs, GSOP forms) and business systems (Line Balance, work content tools)
  • Mentor/Lead the validation of equipment and processes as required (IQ, OQ, PQ)
  • Mentor and implement capacity planning, cost improvement and
    facilities layout for equipment moves and additions
  • Perform operator training for new and existing processes
  • Lead discussions with resources such as suppliers and Olympus sites to resolve technical issues or improve processes or products
  • Assess process capabilities, prioritize process improvement opportunities. Innovate and implement process improvement activities
  • Leadership of 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
  • Other duties as assigned

Job Qualifications

Required:

  • A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) in science or engineering discipline.
  • Minimum of 5 years' experience.
  • Applied experience using LEAN and Six Sigma tools.
  • Leadership and mentoring capabilities with statistical analysis.
  • Ability to work well/Lead multiple cross functional teams.
  • Proficient technical writing skills.
  • Experience with leading risk management documentation.
  • Proficient time management skills.
  • Demonstrated fixture and tooling experience.
  • CAD experience.
  • Supervision of technical resources.

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

  • 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.

 

The anticipated base pay range for this full-time position working at this location is $93,793.00 - $126,621.00 / year, plus potential for annual bonus (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements). Olympus considers a variety of factors when determining actual compensation for this position including: level of experience, working location, and relevant education and certifications. 

 

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.

 

You Belong at Olympus

 

We value a workforce that reflects a wide range of perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences. We foster an environment where all employees feel valued, respected, and supported. And we provide employees with equal access to opportunities for growth and development.

 

Applicants Requesting Accommodations: Olympus is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Olympus will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact 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).

 

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.

 

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


Nearest Major Market: Minneapolis

Job Segment: Manufacturing Engineer, Lean Six Sigma, Six Sigma, Technical Writer, Business Process, Engineering, Management, Technology

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