St Jude Medical Jobshttp://jobs.sjm.com2012-05-23 22:41:01.606547USAPlymouthEngineer - Process Development Job Requisition #: 13302 Date Posted: 05/21/2012 Category: Process Development Engineering Location: Plymouth - MN - USA About Us Our teams produce game-changing ideas and life-changing results. A career at St. Jude Medical puts you on the leading edge of medical technology, working for a company driven by its entrepreneurial culture and its passion for quality. Isn't this the kind of change you would like in your life? We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We currently have this position open in Plymouth. Job Overview Position Description: A Process Engineer will provide Lean and Six Sigma manufacturing solutions and new manufacturing process technologies. Primary focus area will be new product development and supporting manufacturing as required. Focus on improving existing production lines as well as assist the transfer of new process into manufacturing utilizing lean methodologies. Utilize Process Failure Mode Effects Analysis (PFMEA) and statistical methods to analyze manufacturing processes for new product development and process optimization. Author new or revise existing engineering documentation such as manufacturing processes, inspection processes, materials specifications and drawings as required. Work closely with production to ensure that manufacturing goals are met. Author and execute IQ, OQ and PQ protocols. Author equipment specifications and write justifications for capital expenditures. Ensure good documentation practice is followed to meet quality system requirements. Education: Bachelor Degree in Engineering or Materials required. Experience/Skills: 1-5 years experience in process engineering/development of regulated products (medical devices preferred). Working knowledge of basic PC programs (Word, Excel, Power Point, VISIO, Access etc.). Working knowledge of Design for Manufacture (DFM), FMEA, Process Validation, Project Management, Lean methodologies, DOE, SPC and Gage R&R preferred. Excellent data analysis and reporting skills. Excellent patience and communication skills. Experience with stainless steel and/or nitinol wire braiding preferred. Experience with nitinol material processing preferred. Experience with tool design and automation preferred. |E-mail this position Submit Resume or C.V.2012-05-21 20:24:32United StatesSt. Jude MedicalMinnesota13302MNPlymouth, MN28837099http://jobs.sjm.com/xml/28837099/jobUSAPlymouthEngineer - Process Development Job Requisition #: 13243 Date Posted: 05/16/2012 Category: Process Development Engineering Location: Plymouth - MN - USA About Us Our teams produce game-changing ideas and life-changing results. A career at St. Jude Medical puts you on the leading edge of medical technology, working for a company driven by its entrepreneurial culture and its passion for quality. Isn't this the kind of change you would like in your life? We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We currently have this position open in Plymouth. Job Overview Position Description: A Process Engineer will provide Lean and Six Sigma manufacturing solutions and new manufacturing process technologies. Primary focus area will be new product development and supporting manufacturing as required. Autonomy: Individual contributor with a moderate to high level of day-to-day work direction from their supervisor. Work Content: Typical projects will be focused towards individual process technologies affecting one to many products. Process Engineers will usually be members of a larger project team. Job Accountabilities: Process Development /Operations: Focus on improving existing production lines as well as assist the transfer of new process into manufacturing utilizing lean methodologies. Utilize Process Failure Mode Effects Analysis (PFMEA) and statistical methods to analyze manufacturing processes for new product development and process optimization. Author new or revise existing engineering documentation such as manufacturing processes, inspection processes, materials specifications and drawings as required.Work closely with production to ensure that manufacturing goals are met. Author and execute IQ, OQ and PQ protocols. Author equipment specifications and write justifications for capital expenditures. Ensure good documentation practice is followed to meet quality system requirements. Supplier Responsibilities: May interface with component suppliers to resolve manufacturing and quality issues. Teamwork/Leadership: Work effectively in a cross-functional team environment as an extended team member. May provide work direction to technicians. May train manufacturing personnel.May be a core team member for a small project. Education: Bachelor Degree in Engineering or Materials required. Experience/Skills: 1-5 years experience in process engineering/development of regulated products (medical devices preferred). Working knowledge of basic PC programs (Word, Excel, Power Point, VISIO, Access etc.). Working knowledge of Design for Manufacture (DFM), FMEA, Process Validation, Project Management, Lean methodologies, DOE, SPC and Gage R&R preferred. Excellent data analysis and reporting skills. Excellent patience and communication skills. Experience with nitinol preferred. Experience with tool design, injection molding, packaging, polymer joining/reflow, heat setting, and automation preferred. |E-mail this position Submit Resume or C.V.2012-05-16 19:42:14United StatesSt. Jude MedicalMinnesota13243MNPlymouth, MN28738978http://jobs.sjm.com/xml/28738978/jobUSAMinnetonkaEngineer - Process Development Job Requisition #: 13113 Date Posted: 05/14/2012 Category: Process Development Engineering Location: Minnetonka - MN - USA About Us Our teams produce game-changing ideas and life-changing results. A career at St. Jude Medical puts you on the leading edge of medical technology, working for a company driven by its entrepreneurial culture and its passion for quality. Isn't this the kind of change you would like in your life? We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We currently have this position open in Minnetonka. Job Overview Position Summary: This position will design and develop manufacturing processes, tooling, and fixtures to support catheter based new product development and improve established production processes while enhancing productivity and product quality. Essential Functions: • Develop and implement new process and improvements • Coordinate the design, procurement, build and debug of tooling, machinery and test equipment • Work with Product Development to ensure Design for Manufacturability • Provide technical mentorship to engineers and technicians • Conduct Process FMEAs and Process Validations • Interface with vendors for incoming components • Utilize tools like Gage R&R, DOE, Cp, Cpk, and SPC to improve processes • Understand manufacturing concepts like Value Stream mapping, 5S and Visual Workplace to improve quality, labor efficiency, and throughput. • Generate and modify manufacturing process documentation Individual should: • Be innovative, resourceful, and work with minimal direction • Have excellent organization, problem solving, communication, and team leadership skills • Work effectively with cross-functional teams Education and/or Experience: • Mechanical Engineering degree required • 3+ years related experience • Medical device experience preferred • Strong analytical, problem solving and project management skills • Demonstrated leadership capability in team settings • Six Sigma certification preferred |E-mail this position Submit Resume or C.V.2012-05-14 19:30:08United StatesSt. Jude MedicalMinnesota13113MNMinnetonka, MN28676475http://jobs.sjm.com/xml/28676475/jobUSAMinnetonkaEngineer - Process Development Job Requisition #: 13116 Date Posted: 04/27/2012 Category: Process Development Engineering Location: Minnetonka - MN - USA About Us Our teams produce game-changing ideas and life-changing results. A career at St. Jude Medical puts you on the leading edge of medical technology, working for a company driven by its entrepreneurial culture and its passion for quality. Isn't this the kind of change you would like in your life? We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We currently have this position open in Minnetonka. Job Overview Position Summary: This position will design and develop manufacturing processes, tooling, and fixtures to support catheter based new product development and improve established production processes while enhancing productivity and product quality. Essential Functions: • Develop and implement new process and improvements • Coordinate the design, procurement, build and debug of tooling, machinery and test equipment • Work with Product Development to ensure Design for Manufacturability • Provide technical mentorship to engineers and technicians • Conduct Process FMEAs and Process Validations • Interface with vendors for incoming components • Utilize tools like Gage R&R, DOE, Cp, Cpk, and SPC to improve processes • Understand manufacturing concepts like Value Stream mapping, 5S and Visual Workplace to improve quality, labor efficiency, and throughput. • Generate and modify manufacturing process documentation Individual should: • Be innovative, resourceful, and work with minimal direction • Have excellent organization, problem solving, communication, and team leadership skills • Work effectively with cross-functional teams Education and/or Experience: • Mechanical Engineering degree required • 3+ years related experience • Medical device experience preferred • Strong analytical, problem solving and project management skills • Demonstrated leadership capability in team settings • Six Sigma certification preferred |E-mail this position Submit Resume or C.V.2012-04-27 19:57:38United StatesSt. Jude MedicalMinnesota13116MNMinnetonka, MN28240286http://jobs.sjm.com/xml/28240286/job