Manufacturing Engineer II Location: Eden Prairie, MN, US Job ID: 54215 Category: Manufacturing & Operations Stratasys is a world leader in 3D printing! **Stratasys** is leading the global shift to additive manufacturing with innovative 3D printing solutions for industries such as aerospace, automotive, consumer products and healthcare. Through smart and connected 3D printers, polymer materials, a software ecosystem, and parts on demand, Stratasys solutions deliver competitive advantages at every stage in the product value chain. The world’s leading organizations turn to Stratasys to transform product design, bring agility to manufacturing and supply chains, and improve patient care. SDM (Stratasys Direct Manufacturing) provides customers with manufacturing solutions that meet their technical and schedule requirements in Additive Manufacturing. The PME (Process Manufacturing Engineer) group supports this goal with technical expertise in manufacturing, process, materials and applications experience across all Additive Manufacturing Technology offerings. As a **Manufacturing Engineer II** , you will play a key role in advancing our additive manufacturing processes and contributing to documentation and control of our procedures. Leveraging your expertise in manufacturing, you will work closely with the engineering team to optimize processes, troubleshoot issues, and ensure the successful execution of advanced 3D printing production. **What you will be doing:** • Develop, evaluate, and improve manufacturing methods and workflow: o Leverage Six Sigma Black/Green Belt tools and practices to implement process improvements resulting in higher yields, less scrap, and less non-conformities. o Implement Lean principles to improve process speed, eliminate wase, and improve process quality, gap analysis tools and analytics to accomplish measurable business process improvements. o Mature a Kaizen culture to promote operator accountability in process standardization and continuous improvements o Author and maintain work instructions, BOMs, process specifications, Gap Analyses, Qualification Plans, Process Control Documents, and reports. o Train operations, quality, maintenance and fulfilment as processes evolve and mature. o Design tooling and fixtures and provide written instructions and training on their use. o Drive CPI program local to the relevant facility and companywide. • Support other departments regarding manufacturing needs and production schedules: o Support Quality Assurance, Supplier Audits and Source inspections. o Troubleshooting real world manufacturing process errors. Support, carry out and implement root cause analysis, corrective actions, and preventive actions. o Assist maintenance in establishing necessary procedures, controls, and schedules. • Collaborate with Business Systems to define issues and engineer digital systems.Foster strong collaboration between Operations, Quality, Fulfilment, and Sales. • Represent Stratasys Direct as the resident SME for the AM technologies, processes, and services. Convey benefits and disadvantages of SDM technologies to other am processes to customers and industry. • Support new initiatives to develop applications and business for additive manufacturing and SDM processes. • Consult with project engineering, sales and customers regarding manufacturing capabilities, technology strengths and weaknesses, and Stratasys Direct's ability to deliver: o Make recommendations to customers based on their application and Stratasys Direct capability. Present Redlines to engineering drawings and gap analysis to customer and industry specifications. o Promote Stratasys Directs capability while accurately conveying the benefits and deficiencies of competing technologies. Interface with suppliers to secure services necessary to meet customer requirements. o Assess risk and provide innovative solutions on technical challenges from customers. • Support Stratasys Direct Product Management with scoping, executing, and reporting on material characterization, process development, product commercialization to bring new materials to Stratasys Direct's portfolio. • Support Stratasys Direct Marketing by authoring white papers, creating content for and conducting webinars, gathering eligible photos and data to promote Stratasys Direct capability, capacity, and differentiators. • Collaborate with SSYS product teams and assist Stratasys Direct Product Management in developing processes to support new AM machines, equipment, technology, materials and capabilities. • Represent Stratasys Direct as an AM SME supporting local to facility SSYS events aimed to promote SSYS technologies. • Conduct technical due diligence on new technologies and processes aimed at expanding offerings or accelerating lead times. **Must have for this role:** _As a part of Stratasys, this position requires access to information and/or technology controlled under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). The successful candidate must be a U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S. (or, green card holder), a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State._ • Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing engineering, industrial engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related field and a minimum of 5 years combined experience in engineering and/or manufacturing operations • Understanding of mechanical testing methods and equipment. Understanding of mechanical properties of materials • Experience designing complex 3D parts, basic assemblies, interrogating and manipulating parts in CAD in CAD. Basic ability to interpret GD&T found on engineering drawings and Model Based Definitions • Experience in authoring Process Control Documents/Plans (PCD's), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)/ Work Instructions (WI's), Work Order/Traveler. Experience in scoping Non-Recurring Engineer (NRE) efforts • Experience applying Lean Manufacturing and 6 Sigma principles • Demonstrated ability to apply basic statistics, examples of leveraging a Design of Experiments (DOE), and knowledge of basic principles of Statistical Process Control (SPC) • Proficient with MS Office, formula-use in Excel; as well as with recording and plotting data with Excel. Awareness of Pivot Table • Strong mechanical aptitude, structured problem-solving, critical thinking, and analytical skills. • Excellent personal, organizational, verbal, and written communication skills • Strong foundational knowledge of manufacturing processes, manufacturing equipment, and quality inspection techniques • Ability to work well with others **Nice to have:** • Knowledge of and hands on experience with 3D Printing/ Additive Manufacturing processes and equipment • Experience with Additive Manufacturing industry-specific regulatory specifications and standards • Understanding the differences between manufacturing for Aerospace, Automotive, and Medical industries • A demonstrated track record of process optimization and new process development for manufacturing in additive or conventional manufacturing • Experience with ROI studies, creation of business cases • Experience in operating and maintaining manufacturing equipment • Experience implementing Design of Experiments (DOE), and Statistical Process Control (SPC) • Data Querying and Analysis is with advanced Excel, SQL, and/or Python **Travel required:** 10%, domestic **What​ ​you​ ​will​ ​be​ ​part​ ​of:** + **Company Overview** Click here (https://www.stratasys.com/en/about-us/history/) + **Our Culture and Values** Click here (https://www.stratasys.com/en/about-us/culture/) + **Our Sustainability “3D Printing a Better Tomorrow”** Click here (https://www.stratasys.com/en/about-us/sustainability/) + **Our Locations** Click here (https://www.stratasys.com/en/contact-us/office-locations/) + **Check out our** video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6wmDfmt2bNI) **!** **Additional Information:** At Stratasys we have designed a comprehensive Total Rewards program that goes beyond the basics and supports our People First strategy. When you join Stratasys, you’ll gain access to benefits and perks that will support you and your family both inside and outside of work. For this position, the typical annual starting base salary is from $94,156 to $116,424, which does not include variable incentive pay. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. Your individual base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, geographical location, and/or experiences. In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a comprehensive total rewards package (e.g., Medical, Dental & Vision, Health Savings Accounts, Mental Health Resources etc.), recognition programs, employee stock purchase plan, and 401(k) with company match. **To perform this job successfully** , an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Stratasys will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. **Stratasys** is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected Veteran or disabled status and will not be discriminated against for their race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, military status, or national origin or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or applicable local law. Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCP here (http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm) .