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CNC Manufacturing Engineer

TechDigital

  • Warsaw, IN
  • 3 days ago

    Highlights

    Maintain equipment lifecycle documentation (maintenance plans, calibration schedules, firmware/software updates) and ensure alignment with change management processes. Key Responsibilities Develop and execute validation activities for CNC machines (e.g., mills, lathes, multi-axis CNCs) and associated tooling/work holding.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationWarsaw, IN
    IndustryOther/Not Classified
    Company Size100 to 499 employees

    Description

    Mandatory Skills
    Technical / Soft SkillsExpertise Level (Expert / Good / Knowledge)
    Manufacturing Process, CAM programming Expertise
    GD&T, product design and developmentGood
    New product introduction projectsGood

    JD as below
    • Role: Validate CNC equipment and related processes used to manufacture medical devices.
    • Focus: Ensure IQ/OQ/PQ, calibration, traceability, and compliance with GMP/ISO standards in a regulated MedTech environment.
    • Aim: Ensure robust, reproducible manufacturing processes and maintain inspection-ready documentation.
    Key Responsibilities
    • Develop and execute validation activities for CNC machines (e.g., mills, lathes, multi-axis CNCs) and associated tooling/work holding.
    • Create and maintain validation documentation, including IQ (Installation Qualification), OQ (Operational Qualification), and PQ (Performance Qualification) protocols and reports.
    • Lead Master Validation Plan, risk assessments (FMEA), and ensure alignment with regulatory requirements (ISO 13485, GMP, 21 CFR Part 820).
    • Collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, Regulatory Affairs, and Equipment Engineering to qualify new machines and implement change controls.
    • Design, execute, and document calibration, metrology, and gauge R&R activities; ensure traceability of measurement equipment.
    • Analyze process data (statistical methods, capability studies like Cp/Cpk, Gage R&R) to demonstrate repeatability, accuracy, and process control.
    • Generate, review, and approve validation reports; ensure closure of deviations, CAPAs, and non-conformances.
    • Support supplier qualification and acceptance tests for CNC-related components and tooling.
    • Provide training and knowledge transfer to operators and maintenance staff on validated CNC processes.
    • Ensure compliance with documentation control, record retention, and audit readiness; participate in internal/external audits.
    • Maintain equipment lifecycle documentation (maintenance plans, calibration schedules, firmware/software updates) and ensure alignment with change management processes.
    • Support manufacturing investigations and root-cause analyses related to CNC processes and equipment performance.
    Required Qualifications
    • Education: Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or related discipline.
    • Experience: 3–7 years in CNC manufacturing and equipment validation in a regulated environment (MedTech, pharma, or healthcare devices).
    • Regulatory & Standards: Strong knowledge of ISO 13485, GMP, and 21 CFR Part 820; familiarity with risk management (ISO 14971) and validation concepts (IQ/OQ/PQ).
    • Technical Skills:
      • Proficiency in developing and executing IQ/OQ/PQ protocols.
      • Experience with metrology, calibration, and measurement system analysis.
      • Knowledge of CNC machines, CAM software, and basic CNC programming concepts.
      • Statistical tools experience (Minitab, JMP, or similar) for process capability studies.
      • Document control and eQMS systems experience (e.g., MasterControl, ETQ, etc.).
    • Communication: Strong written and verbal communication; ability to write clear validation documentation and present findings to cross-functional teams.

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