Instrument Manufacturing Engineer

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Join our team now at Siemens Healthineers as Instrument Manufacturing Engineer within the Specialty Lab Diagnostics business line at our facility in Llanberis.

This is a great opportunity to join and support the delivery of a crucial strategic project for our SLS business line and Llanberis. As an Instrument Manufacturing Engineer you will be responsible for overseeing the effective manufacture of the IMMULITE XPi, Versacell instruments along with spares, ensuring high-quality standards, efficiency, and compliance with regulatory requirements. The role involves process optimisation, troubleshooting, continuous improvement initiatives along with process updates in partnership with R&D.

You will work in partnership with the existing instrument knowledge transfer team to develop best practices in process design, and manufacturing flow to ensure a smooth manufacturing ramp up and the subsequent development of a world class manufacturing operation in our Llanberis facility.

This role will work Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm.

Job Responsibilities:

Develop and implement manufacturing processes to manufacture the IMMULITE XPi, and Versacell instruments.
Provide input to the process for the control and disposition of any non-conforming materials, completing tasks, documentation, and segregating materials as required within documented working practices.
Conduct process capability studies and ensure processes meet Six Sigma quality standards.
Troubleshoot production issues and implement corrective actions.
Leading the fault-finding and diagnosis of legacy PCBAs to component level.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimise production workflows.
Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and internal quality control procedures.
Perform regular audits and inspections of manufacturing processes.
Manage and analyse production data to identify trends and areas for improvement.
Provide technical support and training to production staff
Manage revision controls and IED updates.
Participate in product development and scale-up activities working with R&D.
Specifying and selecting components and suppliers suitable for our applications, and taking account of performance, reliability, quality, cost and obsolescence.
Sharing your knowledge, supporting other Engineers, leading design reviews and working within our R&D, engineering chance, and project processes.
Provide input to the process for the control and disposition of any non-conforming materials, completing tasks, documentation, and segregating materials as required within the QMS.
Effectively communicate with both internal & external suppliers/stakeholders.
Provide support for both Internal and 3rd party site audits.
Participate in TS5QDIP meetings, provide accurate and timely reports, and take ownership for the achievement of target KPI's and operational performance for the role.
Ensuring compliance with QMS and all safety, health and environmental (SHE) legislation.

Your Skills & Behaviours:

You will be curious, keen to understand, learn and try new things, and possess excellent written and oral communication skills.
Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and specifications.
Proficiency with testing equipment and tools to optimise and improve mechanical and electrical assembly processes.
Knowledge of Product Safety Directives, such as the machinery and low-voltage equipment directives, and understanding of the steps required to lead design reviews and demonstrate product compliance.
Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
GDP & GMP (Good Documentation Practices & Good Manufacturing Practices).
Desirable Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical, Electrical or Electronic Engineering, or a related field.
Minimum of 3 years or equivalent time served experience in a manufacturing engineering role preferably in medical devices and/or electronic manufacturing.
Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes and quality control systems.
Proficiency in statistical process control (SPC) and Six Sigma methodologies.
Experience with regulatory compliance (e.g., FDA, ISO) in a manufacturing environment.
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing principles.

Our Benefits:

26 days' holiday with the option to buy or sell an additional 5
Up to 10% employer pension contribution
Share and bonus scheme
Access to our flexible benefits from private medical insurance to dental cover
Corporate Social Responsibility opportunities including 2 paid volunteering days per year and support from our 24/7 employee assistance programme

Who we are:
We are a team of more than 71,000 highly dedicated Healthineers in more than 70 countries. As a leader in medical technology, we constantly push the boundaries to create better outcomes and experiences for patients, no matter where they live or what health issues they are facing. Our portfolio is crucial for clinical decision-making and treatment pathways.

How we work:
When you join Siemens Healthineers, you become one in a global team of scientists, clinicians, developers, researchers, professionals, and skilled specialists, who believe in each individual’s potential to contribute with diverse ideas. We are from different backgrounds, cultures, religions, political and/or sexual orientations, and work together, to fight the world’s most threatening diseases and enable access to care, united by one purpose: to pioneer breakthroughs in healthcare. For everyone. Everywhere. Sustainably.

As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from individuals with disabilities. Siemens Healthineers are proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer.  If you require any adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know.

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