Manufacturing Engineer 1
Cook Group
Summary
The Manufacturing Engineer at Cook Inc. plans, directs, and coordinates manufacturing processes for medical device products, and supports Operations in a way to assure a quality product is produced in a timely manner. The Production Engineer works with Operations, Quality Assurance and Regulatory Affairs to improve existing product designs and processes to increase throughput, decrease operational costs, or improve quality.
Job description
Overview
The Manufacturing Engineer at Cook Inc. plans, directs, and coordinates manufacturing processes for medical device products, and supports Operations in a way to assure a quality product is produced in a timely manner. The Production Engineer works with Operations, Quality Assurance and Regulatory Affairs to improve existing product designs and processes to increase throughput, decrease operational costs, or improve quality.
Responsibilities
- Work with Operations Managers and outside Vendors to create methods/machines to help with capacity of products.
- Work with Product Development Engineers to develop processes for new products.
- Work with Operations, Accounting, and Global Product Managers to increase profit margins of current products which do not meet company requirements.
- Train all relevant personnel on new processes.
- Document cost savings.
- Write and execute validation protocols.
- Assure projects follow design controls established by QSPs (Quality System Procedures).
- Provide support to the calibration department in writing/performing calibration procedures.
- Work with Quality Assurance and Product Development to verify/validate critical processes or products.
- Work with management to establish project timeliness, and project justification.
- Act as resource for operational departments for materials, equipment and process upgrades.
- Must maintain all training requirements for the position, while seeking out opportunities for continuous development and growth.
- Prepare and maintain accurate documentation consistent with the requirements of pertinent regulations and Cook's Quality Management System where applicable.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering
- A degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Production, or Manufacturing Engineering preferred
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering
- Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Production, or Manufacturing Engineering preferred
Company overview
Cook Group is a global, family-owned medical device conglomerate founded in 1963 by Bill and Gayle Cook. Headquartered in Bloomington, Indiana, the company has grown from manufacturing three simple medical devices into a diversified corporation with operations spanning medical devices, life sciences, property management, and hospitality services. The core business, Cook Medical, specializes in developing and manufacturing minimally invasive medical devices for various medical specialties including interventional radiology, cardiology, urology, and gastroenterology. With over 10,000 employees worldwide and operations in 135 countries, Cook Group generates approximately $2.3 billion in annual revenue. The company is renowned for its innovative approach to medical technology, recently launching an iMRI division focused on developing MRI-compatible devices for radiation-free interventional procedures. As a privately held entity, Cook Group maintains a long-term strategic focus on patient-centered innovation while diversifying into complementary business sectors that support its mission of improving patient outcomes through less invasive treatment options.