Siemens Healthineers · 10 hours ago
Sr. Manufacturing Engineer
Palo Alto, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$139K/yr - $191K/yr
6+ years expSiemens Healthineers is a leader in medical technology, committed to pioneering breakthroughs in healthcare. They are seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to optimize manufacturing processes and ensure product quality and efficiency in their machine shop and assembly areas.
Health CareHealth DiagnosticsMedicalMedical Device
Responsibilities
Develop, document, and optimize manufacturing processes for machining, brazing, welding, and linear accelerator assembly
Own the development and maintenance of process parameters, work instructions, and control plans to ensure consistent product quality and reliability
Troubleshoot process and equipment issues to maintain production efficiency and minimize downtime
Drive root-cause analysis and corrective actions for non-conformances or process deviations
Specify, procure, and validate manufacturing equipment, tooling, and fixturing for brazing, machine shop and joining processes, including required equipment programming
Develop optimized tooling solutions to enhance manufacturing efficiency and minimize defects
Collaborate with maintenance and production teams to ensure equipment reliability and calibration compliance
Implement preventive maintenance plans and process capability studies
Evaluate and select appropriate materials, brazing alloys, and filler metals based on mechanical and thermal requirements
Develop and qualify welding and brazing procedures in accordance with relevant standards (e.g., AWS, ASME)
Support metallurgical analysis and materials testing for process validation and failure investigations
Lead continuous improvement initiatives to reduce waste, improve cycle time, and enhance throughput
Apply Lean, Six Sigma, and DFMA principles to optimize production layouts and process flow
Drive standardization of best practices across production areas
Promote innovative and automated solutions to optimize production performance and reduce cycle time
Partner with Design Engineering, Quality, and Production teams to support design-for-manufacturability (DFM) and new product introduction (NPI)
Train and mentor operators and junior engineers in best practices for machining, brazing, and welding
Ensure compliance with EHS (Environmental, Health, and Safety) and ISO quality standards
Qualification
Required
Engineering or technical bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience) and 8 years of related experience OR master's degree with 6 years of related experience
8+ years of experience in manufacturing or process engineering, preferably in precision machining, welding, and brazing environments
Proven experience with CNC machining processes, metal fabrication, and assembly of mechanical systems
Familiarity with enclosure or guide system builds, structural assemblies, and heat transfer considerations
Proficient in creating, reviewing, and editing relevant technical documents and drawings (Solidworks and/or ProE desired)
Strong understanding of GD&T, welding symbols, and fabrication drawings
Hands-on experience with process control, SPC, and quality systems
Knowledge of AWS, ASME, and ASTM material and welding standards
Excellent communication skills, ability to partner with technicians and management, and communicate complex issues to various levels of the organization
Strong project management and organizational skills
Ability to work cross-functionally and lead process improvement teams
Preferred
Mechanical Engineering/Materials degree plus 8 years' experience, or Master's with 6 years' experience
Proficiency in Lean manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies (Green/Black Belt preferred)
Benefits
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k) retirement plan
Life insurance
Long-term and short-term disability insurance
Paid parking/public transportation
Paid time off
Paid sick and safe time
Company
Siemens Healthineers
Siemens Healthineers is a healthcare technology company that provides diagnostic and therapeutic products and services. It is a sub-organization of Siemens.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.76BKey Investors
Ontario Together Fund
2021-05-25Grant· $2.5M
2021-03-25Post Ipo Equity· $2.76B
2018-03-16IPO
Leadership Team
Enno Nehrbass
SVP / Head of Strategy & Collaboration Mgmt Diagnostic Imaging
Sebastian Kronmueller
Vice President, Head of Strategy & Business Development - Laboratory Diagnostics
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