Careers

References

• Wytech QMS as relates to the job being performed.

Education

• Baccalaureate degree in science or engineering.

Training

• On-the-job training will be provided by Wytech and outside vendors as needed.
• Should attend job related seminar or class on a yearly basis.

Skills

• Hands on mechanical aptitude and ability to work with basic hand tools and machine shop equipment.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access, Microsoft Word, and Outlook.
• Must be able to read and interpret blueprints and offer feedback to customers on ways to make parts easier to manufacture.
• Familiar with centerless grinding of small diameter wire.
• Able to work independently with limited instruction and supervision.
• Use of precision measuring tools, both manual and computerized.
• Ability to effectively communicate with peers, subordinates and customers both verbally and written.
• Capable of running many projects at once and able to track and record results on a timely basis.
• Proficient in use of SolidWorks computer aided drafting program.
• Analyze data from production and implement better controls and procedures to optimize processes.

Experience

• Previous experience in a mechanical / industrial manufacturing environment required.
• Previous experience in a team environment desired.
• Knowledge of disposable medical devices, especially wire related products, is a plus

Responsibilities and Authorities

• Reports to the Director of Engineering.
• Work hours: flexible (40 hours a week).
• Assist Contract Review Team in interpreting customer prints and specifications.
• Develop new and improved manufacturing methods to increase yields and decrease scrap.
• Work with Engineers from customer companies to determine the criticality / practicality / manufacturability of dimensions and tolerances on drawings and offer cost-effective alternative ways to manufacture parts.
• Review existing procedures and update as needed to improve efficiencies.
• Source and recommend new components for upgrading and automating equipment.
• Prepare and execute validations on new or upgraded equipment.
• Write, execute and document experiments performed to obtain a product that meets customer specification or to verify a new process or piece of equipment used in production.
• Interface with production workers when problems arise from trying new procedures or when working with new alloys.
• Work with vendors to obtain needed components or services in order to meet customer specifications.
• Write or update in house specifications and work instructions.
• Review customer drawings and specifications to assess feasibility and estimate time needed to produce parts.
• Both domestic and international travel required as needed to visit customers, vendors or attend trade shows or seminars.
• Design new machinery for production use.
• Obtain input from machine operators and work with machinist on new concepts and designs for manufacturing tools and fixtures.
• Document all equipment set ups and write work instructions for new or modified equipment used in production.
• Work with vendors to obtain needed machine parts and supplies to keep production running.
• Troubleshoot equipment and work with vendors to repair and improve performance.