Principal Manufacturing Engineer
About this role
- Act as corporate SME, providing technical leadership, guiding operational strategy, and advising on new product development and design changes.
- Lead high-impact, cross-functional projects, partnering with executive leadership to align manufacturing initiatives with business objectives and growth strategies, including acquisition evaluations.
- Drive manufacturing excellence and efficiency by optimizing workflows, conducting time studies, improving line layouts, implementing Lean initiatives to reduce cycle time and stabilize production.
- Own design transfer and production readiness, collaborating cross-functionally to implement new products and updates while training and mentoring technicians and engineering teams.
- Lead validation and qualification activities (IQ, OQ, PQ, MSA) ensuring compliance with ISO standards and robust process capability.
- Improve product and process quality by defining testing methods, establishing standards, and ensuring manufacturing processes meet regulatory and performance requirements.
- Provide data-driven insights through costs analysis, production planning, and reporting, including labor/material forecasting and performance trend analysis.
- 12+ years' experience as Manufacturing/Production Engineer (or 8+ with Master's), preferably in medical device industry; Bachelor's in Mechanical, Electrical, or Manufacturing Engineering required.
- Proven expertise in manufacturing operations, quality, and product development, including Design for Manufacturability (DFM) principles.
- Hands-on experience with ERP systems (SAP preferred), SolidWorks, and Microsoft Office tools.
- Strong background in Lean Manufacturing methodologies and continuous improvement practices.
- Demonstrated ability to lead projects, meet tight deadlines, and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
- Working knowledge of ISO 13485/ISO 9000 standards, health & safety regulations, and strong organizational/time management skills.
- Ability to travel 25%
- Paid time off and paid volunteer time
- Medical, Dental, Vision and Flexible Spending Account
- Health Savings Account with Company Funded Contributions
- 401k Retirement Plan with Company Match
- Parental Leave and Adoption Services
- Health and Wellness Programs and Events
- Awarded 2025 Cigna Healthy Workforce Designation Gold Level
Company at a glance
Laborie is a world-class specialist medical company that makes and advances technologies that preserve and restore human dignity. We take great pride in supporting doctors, nurses, hospitals, clinics, academic institutions and patients with treatment and diagnostic innovations. Our technologies include diagnostic equipment and consumable supplies in the Urology, Gastroenterology, Gynecology, Obstetrics and Neonatology fields.
Privately owned by Patricia Industries and a part of the Investor AB network, Laborie is comprised of powerful brands that have been cultivated for more than 50 years. As a rapidly growing and scaling organization, our company values drive our day-to-day behaviors and make us ONE Laborie whenever and wherever we do business. We know that the work we do matters and we’re making a positive impact in the lives of patients across the globe. This is what fuels our motivation each day.
If you’re ready to be part of a mission with meaning and a rewarding environment with opportunities for professional growth and career advancement, view our current job openings at https://www.laborie.com/about-us/careers/
Top Benefits
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Volunteer Time
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account
- Health Savings Account
- 401k Retirement Plan With Company Match
- Parental Leave
- Adoption Services
- Health And Wellness Programs
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