Production Technologist - Medical Device

Plum, PA · Manufacturing

A rapidly growing global Ophthalmic medical device manufacturer in Plum, PA, is seeking a talented Production Engineer to oversee the production of ophthalmic lens.

We are looking for a technical / engineering-minded individual who can lead the development of our product. Ideally, you will have a Physics or Optics or engineering background with some experience in production background OR willing to be trained.

The role is production focused – we need someone to manage the production process, supervise 4 production techs, work closely with suppliers. Must be hands on in fixing machines

Responsibilities will include:

Product design & planning: Managing, planning and coordinating the development of new products, enhancements of existing products and technical solutions based on customer feedback.
Gathering and prioritizing product and customer requirements & defining the product vision.
Customer engagement
Meeting and working closely with the quality team; planning and coordinating tests to ensure safety and effectiveness of the system.
Working closely with engineering to deliver winning products: Determining roadmaps and deadlines for products and product enhancements considering priority, customer needs, financial limitations, staffing requirements and availability of resources.

Candidate Requirements

Bachelor’s in, Engineering or Degree in Physics/Optics preferred
Master’s degree a plus NOT required
Willing to be trained in
Experience working in a medical device and/or manufacturing environment a plus
Ideal candidate will have experience/exposure to optics or have hands-on engineering experience
Strong written, oral and presentation skills

Cultural fit requirements:

Strong work ethic and willingness to take on challenges to solve engineering problems by applying inventiveness, creativity and strong technical knowledge.
Possesses a sense of urgency to deliver results.
A palpable desire to deliver a high-quality product and provide value to the customer.
Comfortable in a team-oriented atmosphere
Consistent desire to do things better, to reach further, to think and to learn from each other.
Passion for our work.
Willingness to train in all aspects of ophthalmic medical device manufacturing
Willingness to embrace and defend a culture of respect, communication and accountability.