Primary Function of Position. Contribute your leadership and technical skills in the areas of manufacturing process technologies, problem-solving, training, and project management in a growing medical device company. In this key role, you will be the driving force behind Lean tool implementation and continuous improvement projects site wide. Your combination of training, motivational skills, analytical problem-solving ability, and passion for Lean manufacturing will be just the right fit for the manufacturing environment of precision instruments for minimally invasive robotic surgery.   Essential Job Duties. Manufacturing responsibility for tooling/fixtures, manufacturing equipment, and design improvements in production. Evaluate and challenge mechanism designs for reliability, functionality, and manufacturability. Provide suggested change proposals. Approve design releases to manufacturing, review engineering documentation, and provide vendor and in-house DFM inputs. Review/approve and determine the impact of ECOs from manufacturing and field perspectives. Take responsibility for developing and maintaining compliance with the quality system. Evaluate and help in the selection of suppliers for mechanical parts if required. Help resolve supplier quality issues. Update and revise Manufacturing Process Instructions (MPIs) to ensure accuracy and completeness. Address line support issues as they arise. Document and report any variances, problems, issues, or concerns on all aspects of the manufacturing process. Provide production personnel with expectations and performance feedback regularly in the production process. Drive improvements in safety, quality, production, and cost. Understand, train personnel, and enforce strict adherence to the applicable Department Operating Procedures (DOPs) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) of the Quality System. Maintain up-to-date and accessible training records for MPIs and Quality System documents. Assist in setting and attaining quarterly and annual production goals. Learn and enforce company safety policies and practices. Review and disposition of discrepant material in the manufacturing line. Implement corrective actions to prevent recurrences. Active participant in quality improvement initiatives, providing feedback to find the root cause and problem-solving. Design and documentation responsibilities for custom and standard production tooling/fixtures. Process and part design/documentation duties for cost reduction programs.