Manufacturing Mechanical Engineer

Position Summary:

Carestream Health is seeking a hands-on, detail-oriented Manufacturing Mechanical Engineer to join our team in supporting and optimizing the production of cutting-edge X-ray equipment. This role is pivotal in troubleshooting and resolving production issues to reduce downtime, driving continuous improvement, and enhancing operational efficiency across our assembly and test lines.

Location: 1049 Ridge Road, Rochester, NY

Position Responsibilities:

• Provide prompt, hands-on technical support for diagnosing and resolving issues in production, minimizing downtime and ensuring product quality.
• Demonstrate ownership of assigned product lines by quickly building & maintaining a thorough understanding of the product’s functionality, end use, and relevant standard work.
• Monitor product line health by working with the quality group to extract trends from production data.
• Lead root cause analysis and implement corrective & preventative actions for production defects.
• Support equipment maintenance and calibration activities to ensure manufacturing assets are operating safely and within specifications.
• Effectively communicate project status & production updates to audiences with different levels of technical understanding
• Identify and implement cost reduction initiatives and productivity improvements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support new product introductions and implement process improvements.
• Analyze engineering requirements and propose manufacturing processes, tools, or fixtures to address those requirements.
• Drive initiatives using Lean and Six Sigma tools to continuously improve safety, quality, and throughput.
• Manage engineering change activities including component obsolescence, annual reviews, and supplier change activities.
• Ensure all manufacturing processes comply with regulatory, safety, and environmental standards.
• Represent Carestream’s manufacturing organization in discussions with internal customers and outside vendors.

Required Skills & Education:

• Ability to work hands-on, on-site with core hours from 7am – 4pm, Monday – Friday.
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant hands-on engineering experience. Medical device manufacturing preferred.          
• Able to read mechanical drawings and understand GD&T symbols and tolerances.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Knowledge of typical quality expectations and compliance requirements.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
• Comfortable with computers and able to quickly learn new programs & tools as needed
• Proficient in MS Office Suite, primarily Excel and Word.

Desired Skills:

• Experience with Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Experience with SAP or ERP systems.
• Familiarity with CAD tools, preferably NX, Creo, SolidWorks
• Comfortable navigating quality management systems within a medical device manufacturing facility.
• Experience with change management tools.
• Knowledge of cost reduction and productivity improvement techniques.
• Experience with Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) methodologies.

Work Environment:

• Manufacturing and office environments; regular time spent on the production floor supporting operations.
• Collaborative team setting focused on continuous improvement.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to walk and stand for extended periods.
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds.