Manufacturing Engineer 2

About the role

Philips is looking for a Manufacturing Engineer 2 in Alajuela, Costa Rica. The engineer improves the processes, tools and equipment of the manufacturing process so that production becomes predictable, reliable, stable and efficient. This is an onsite role.

Key responsibilities

• Monitor and improve manufacturing performance, including line yields, first-pass yields, cycle times, costs and product functionality, and resolve production issues.
• Perform process validation and drive continuous improvement initiatives such as Lean Manufacturing, FMEA, root cause analysis, CAPA, CIP and NCR.
• Support new product, supplier and manufacturing initiatives by assessing process flow, materials, equipment, tooling, technology requirements and costs within budget.
• Support internal and external audits as a subject matter expert, ensuring compliance with quality, safety, manufacturing and company requirements.
• Lead and support manufacturing projects with minimal supervision, collaborating with engineers, technicians, operators and cross-functional teams, and provide technical guidance and training.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Science strongly preferred, or equivalent years of experience in manufacturing engineering, preferably in the medical device industry.
• 2 to 3 years of related experience.
• Intermediate-advanced English skills.

Required skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Experience with Visio and Project.
• Proficiency with additional software packages as required.