Engineer, Sustaining (Valencia (CA), United States)

Overview

Sustaining Engineer is responsible for the planning and execution of engineering projects primarily focused on supply chain risk reduction as related to supplier capacity, continuity, on time delivery and quality of components or material. This position consist of leading process of investigation the proposed change from Supplier, assessing the risk of the change, and determining what qualification and testing is necessary to mitigate the risk associated with the change. This position will lead sustaining engineering activities like Sustaining engineering project, Supplier process change requests, CAPA etc.

What you'll do:

• Supporting the CAPA/SCAR/SPCN process by owning CAPAs, SPCNs SCARs and driving to completion.
• Execute Sustaining engineering projects by working with cross functional teams, on time, on budget.
• Evaluate and execute Supplier process changes by performing thorough investigation, risk assessment, product and process validation activities, work with subject matter expert and work with other functions of organization.
• Must be able to priorities several projects and activities to support production.
• Create, release & maintain 3D models and 2D drawings in CAD and PLM environment.
• ECO submissions to release/modify existing documentation including BOM, Work instructions, Travelers, Engineering reports or tooling updates as necessary
• Provide support to Sustaining projects by performing Engineering tests, prototype/engineering test assemblies, create test fixtures in lab, support 3D printed samples.
• Support business continuity, cost & product improvement projects.
• Other job duties as assigned.

Travelling Requirement: Up to 10%.

What you bring to the team:

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering discipline

Nice to Have

• Masters of Science Degree

Further Education

Nice to Have

• Master's Degree

Work Experience

• 2+ years of previous Engineering experience in Medical Device

Nice to Have

• Previous Class III Medical Device Manufacturing

Personal Competencies

• Must be able to work with all levels of management and ability to manage a team of engineers.

Social Competencies

• Ability to work under pressure and meet project timelines across departments

Leadership Competencies

• Self-motivated
• Problem solver

Professional Competencies

• Creo/Solidworks CAD
• Experience in a diverse manufacturing processes such as plastic injection molding, PCB, calibration, extrusion, precision components, magnets
• Experience with process validation - IQ, OQ, PQ
• Strong analytical skills, problem solving ability
• Experience with Risk Management systems, FMEA

Nice to Have

• Deep experience in plastic injection molding, Integrated Circuits, Sterilization, calibration, extrusion, Cable assemblies, lithium ion batteries
• Strong FEA analysis experience

Language(s)/ Level

• English/ Proficient

IT Skills

• Microsoft Office/Engineering Software

Our offer:

• Exciting and challenging work environment
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Training and development opportunities - we believe every employee deserves a development plan. Come, learn, and grow with us!

Don't meet all the criteria? If you're willing to go all in and learn we'd love to hear from you!

We love to work with great people and strongly believe that a diverse team makes us better. We guarantee every person equal treatment in regard to employment and opportunity for employment, regardless of race, color, creed/religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, age, mental or physical disability.

We thank all applicants in advance; however only individuals selected for an interview will be contacted. All applications will be kept confidential. Sonova is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants who require reasonable accommodation to complete the application and/or interview process should notify the Senior Manager, Human Resources.

Pay Ranges: $72,000/yr - $108,000/yr

Health Benefits & Perks:

• Medical, dental and vision coverage*
• Health Savings, Health Reimbursement, Flexible Spending/Dependent Care Accounts
• TeleHealth options
• 401k plan with company match*
• Company paid life/ad&d insurance
  • Additional supplemental life/ad&d coverage available
• Short/Long-Term Disability coverage (STD/LTD)
  • STD LTD Buy-ups available
• Accident/Hospital Indemnity coverage
• Legal/ID Theft Assistance
• PTO & paid holidays*
• Employee Assistance Program

*Plan rules/offerings dependent upon group Company/location.

Sonova is an equal opportunity employer

We team up. We grow talent. We collaborate with people of diverse backgrounds to win with the best team in the market place. We guarantee every person equal treatment in regard to employment and opportunity for employment, regardless of a candidate's ethnic or national origin, religion, sexual orientation or marital status, gender, genetic identity, age, disability or any other legally protected status.