OverviewDFM Sr Process Engineer role at Align Technology.
Department: Research & Development
Location: MEX-Juarez-Plant #2 P
DescriptionThe Design for Manufacturing department at Align Technology is responsible for optimizing existing processes and products, as well as integrating new ones into the Global Manufacturing environment.
This is achieved through the redesign or adaptation of existing infrastructure, as well as the design and implementation of new infrastructure to meet business goals.
Key ResponsibilitiesLeads and/or is part of and/or provides support to:
Global Corporate Teams
Research and Development
Product Design
Biomechanical Design
Mechanical Design
Software Development
Materials Development
Automation and development of new manufacturing technologies
Marketing
Finance
Local Manufacturing Teams
Process Engineering
Manufacturing
Quality
Maintenance
Evaluates risks, quantifies/estimates impact, and sets expectations for global corporate teams.
Has the ability to manage engineering resources to define, monitor, and complete activities according to the needs of the organization or project.
Directs, guides, and develops requirements for general corporate teams to ensure business goals are met.
Conducts root cause analysis through observation and analysis of physical and chemical phenomena intrinsic to the process to theorize, test, and quantitatively measure their effects.
Designs experiments and test methods to evaluate the feasibility of a change point in the production environment.
Designs scalable processes focused on productivity and quality, minimizing dependence on manual processes prone to failure.
Effectively and quantitatively communicates and provides feedback on any development element intended to be incorporated into the production environment.
Evaluates advanced 3 D printing technology, CNC, as well as complex hardware and software subsystems integrated into the raw material transformation process.




Establishes operational ranges and process limits using statistical control methodologies to ensure process stability and scalability, as well as product conformity within established ranges.
Validates and documents change points in compliance with ISO ***** prior to their implementation in the production environment.
Interacts with local manufacturing teams:
Establishing and monitoring "Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)" during the early stages of implementing a change point.
Providing support and making design adjustments during the early stages of implementing change points.
Providing support for conducting investigations and root cause analysis of internal problems and/or customer complaints reported in the field.
Providing consultancy and guidance on local Engineering projects to ensure proper risk assessment, integration, and interaction with the process.
Use project management methodologies (Preferably AGILE/SCRUM) to:
Determine scope
Generate financial impact modeling
Identify and break down the timeline of activities
Ensure necessary resources
Ensure compliance with activities
Skills, Knowledge & ExpertiseCompleted professional degree in the following Engineering fields: Mechatronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Computer Science Engineering, Science Engineering, Industrial Engineering
Minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar position
Postgraduate studies or specialization in Manufacturing, Design, Mechanical, Additive Manufacturing, Productivity, Quality Systems, Automation, Product Design
Experience in the medical or pharmaceutical industry regulated by the FDA




Previous work experience in roles related to Manufacturing Process Design, New Product Introduction to the Manufacturing Process, and Product Launch
Experience in the Automotive industry
Six Sigma certifications; Master Black Belt, Black Belt, Green Belt
Knowledge in ISO *****:****
JPAL (Japan Ministry of Health, Labor, and Welfare - Ordinance No. 169, ****)
SOR/****** (Canadian Medical Device Regulation)
MDD *****/EEC (European Council Directive)
U. S. Code of Federal Regulations
Finite element analysis such as ANSYS, Abaqus, COMSOL, Matlab
GD&T;
Programming in an object-oriented language such as C++, Python, C#
SQL, Big Data, Machine Learning, AI
Statistical Analysis with Minitab
Solidworks or equivalent
MS Office Suite
Expert level in MS Excel
Innovative and system integrity-oriented thinking with attention to detail
High level of critical and methodical reasoning aimed at problem-solving
Outstanding skills in system failure analysis
Outstanding skills in conceptualizing ideas and hypotheses involving the interaction of physical phenomena
May supervise others
Specific Language RequirementsIntermediate English
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Equal Opportunity StatementAlign Technology is an equal opportunity employer.
We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities in all our practices, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, marital status, protected veteran status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected category.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the country for which they are applying, and employment eligibility will be verified as a condition of hire.
Seniority levelMid-Senior level
Employment typeFull-time
Job functionManagement and Manufacturing
Industries
Medical Equipment Manufacturing

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