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.

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