Sr NPI Manufacturing Engineer

March 2, 2026

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Job Description

Primary Function of Position
We are seeking a collaborative and technically strong Manufacturing Process Engineer to support next-generation vision and illumination systems for advanced bronchoscopic instruments. In this role, you will lead the development, validation, and continuous improvement of manufacturing processes for complex electro-optical assemblies. You will partner closely with Design Engineering, Optical Engineering, Quality, and Supplier teams to ensure robust, scalable processes that deliver exceptional product performance and patient safety.

Essential Job Duties

Develop, release, and validate scalable manufacturing processes for advanced electro‑optical and electronic assemblies.
Support integration and alignment of compact imaging and illumination components.

Define robust assembly and inspection methods for precision electronic, optical, and fiber‑based subassemblies.
Ensure high‑quality build and test practices across a range of multi‑disciplinary technologies.
Perform statistical analysis including Cpk, process capability analysis, DOE, ANOVA, regression analysis
Monitor yield trends and implement corrective actions to improve manufacturability and reliability.
Create and maintain pFMEAs and mitigate identified risks.

Utilize basic Python scripting to:
- Analyze process and test data
- Automate test data parsing and reporting
- Support statistical evaluation and visualization
Collaborate with automation, equipment, and test engineering to improve automated test coverage and data traceability.

Partner with:
- Optical and Electrical Design Engineers on DFM/DFX reviews
- Clinical and Human Factors teams to understand imaging performance needs
- Supplier Engineering on PCB and electro-optical components
Support early NPI ramp to launch
Provide hands-on support to the production line during issue resolution and scale-up.

Lead root cause investigations involving vision and illumination.
Implement yield and cycle time improvements in electro-optical assembly processes.

Develop and revise detailed manufacturing process instructions for processes.
Train technicians and manufacturing staff in new processes and quality standards.

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