Mechanical Design Engineer III

Dentsply Sirona's Sarasota, FL location is looking for a skilled Mechanical Design Engineer to join our team.  The Mechanical Design Engineer is responsible for mechanical design processes for new design and continuous improvement optimizations with the objective of improving product quality, uniformity, repeatability, scale and cost. Responsibilities include but are not limited to mechanical design, mechanical assembly, automated material handling, and packaging of small complex medical devices. This position will be working closely with internal and external technology partners to design, develop, and implement new manufacturing and automation processes for manufacturing Medical Devices. Ensuring the correct development, implementation and operation of automated cells that meet production cycle time and ergonomics requirements, which guarantee safety, quality and delivery.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF ROLE:

• Mechanical Design and Assembly of new/improved automation that supports scale, quality, cost and efficiencies
• Up to 30% availability to travel given little notice to support deployment and troubleshooting various internal sites
• Select, purchase, design, and install equipment that will reliably and repeatedly meet finished product specifications
• Design, fabricate, assemble mechanical systems
• Plan and troubleshoot various equipment technologies
• Ensure process capabilities and yield targets are met
• Serve as “project owner” during evaluation of new equipment and necessary modifications
• Support all necessary manufacturing issues which could include process safety concerns, customer quality concerns, supplier and/or vendor quality investigations, shipment concerns and product sort/rework activities
• Execute and record RCA processes
• Responsible for all site acceptance testing and equipment releases to production
• Custodian of technical specifications, databases and records as applicable
• Create, maintain, and update “Work Instructions” and “Standard Operating Procedures” (SOP’s) for all equipment and manufacturing methods
• Lead, coach, and teach production employees to grow their technical capabilities with focus on training and performance feedback as needed
• Evaluate hardware technology as requested
• Design and execute tests validating the operation of hardware and processes
• Additional responsibilities as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: BS degree in Mechanical Engineering or related technical field, or equivalent combination of experience and education will be considered.

Years and Type of Experience:

• Minimum 7-10+ years serving in the role of Mechanical Design Engineer or equivalent

Key Skills, Knowledge & Capabilities:
 

• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels of personnel
• Computer literate and possess ability to use major software tools
• Possess above average writing, analytical, and communication skills
• Advanced knowledge of CAD and Mechanical Design
• Advanced Knowledge of Materials as related to mechanical design
• Lean Six-Sigma “Green Belt” Certification or higher level – Considered a Plus
• Demonstrated success in a changing and high-paced environment
• A high level of business acumen, strong work ethic and a willingness to learn
• Proven ability to interact effectively with all levels of an organization
• Proficiency in MS Office

Other Requirements (Specialized):

• CAD modeling in Solidworks is required. Must be capable of creating components, assemblies, drawings, BOMs
• Tooling Design experience; punch/die, molding, end of arm tooling and progressive assembly systems a plus
• Machining experience with manual and CNC mills, lathes, grinders, etc. Wire EDM a plus.
• Capable of working with Source control for structured design revision

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, speak, use hands, reach with hands and arms, see, listen and type.  May need to lift up to 25 pounds.

Work environment:

Work will be performed in an office environment and manufacturing environment.  The noise level is usually moderate in a climate-controlled environment.  May require travel using different forms of transportation.  PPE will vary and be required in different aspects of this job.