Engineer II

at  Olympus Corporation of the Americas

Workplace Flexibility: Onsite
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JOB DESCRIPTION

This position supports production objectives to improve quality, cost, and delivery. Additionally, this role will participate in cost reduction and cross-functional team project management initiatives. Will work closely with Production and Operations to evaluate, recommend, and implement shop floor process improvement activities. This position will function as a team member on more complicated projects as defined by the Engineering Manager, and will provide technical information to other project participants/cross-functional teams, recommend cost-effective procedures, track, and maintain implementation dates. This position will assist with the continuous improvement of the endoscope service business as a whole.

ABOUT US:

Our Medical business uses innovative capabilities in medical technology, therapeutic intervention, and precision manufacturing to help healthcare professionals deliver diagnostic, therapeutic, and minimally invasive procedures to improve clinical outcomes, reduce costs, and enhance the quality of life for patients and their safety.
Olympus Canada Inc. (OCI)—a subsidiary of Olympus Corporation of the Americas—manages the Company’s operations and workforce throughout Canada in roles such as sales, marketing, service, and support functions. Based in Richmond Hill, ON, OCI is committed to developing our employees and supporting our local communities. For more information, visit olympuscanada.com and truetolife.com.
Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, Olympus employs more than 31,000 employees worldwide in nearly 40 countries and regions. Olympus Corporation of the Americas, a wholly owned subsidiary of Olympus Corporation, is headquartered in Center Valley, Pennsylvania, USA, and employs more than 5,200 employees throughout locations in North and South America. For more information, visit www.olympusamerica.com.

OUR PURPOSE IS TO MAKE PEOPLE’S LIVES HEALTHIER, SAFER, AND MORE FULFILLING.

Our Core Values are reflected in all we do: Integrity – Empathy – Agility – Unity – Long-Term View
We deliver on our purpose and our core values by staying True to Life.

JOB DUTIES

• Interact with production teams to provide product support, including but not limited to implementing process improvements, troubleshooting equipment, addressing process questions, setting up KanBans and aiding capacity planning.
• Ability to lead routine projects without assistance.
• Mentor junior engineers.
• Process change orders (CO).
• Verify/create bill of materials, routers, and labor codes.
• Assist in addressing Corrective Actions (CA).
• Execute process and equipment validations (IQ/OQ/PQ).
• Perform line audits to assure that manufacturing processes and related documentation follow established policies and procedures.
• Review manuals for new and existing products.
• Own manufacturing procedures to ensure control of product/process design.
• Participate in discussions to resolve technical issues or process/product improvements
• Coordinate cost reduction initiatives.
• Assist in the justification for capital expenditures.
• Develop and modify repair and refurbishment processes, tooling, and fixtures utilizing best practice tools that result in sufficient capacity to meet customer demand while promoting product quality, process efficiency and control, and operator safety.
• Perform training for new and existing machines and processes.
• Assist in the preparation of preventative maintenance documentation and plans.
• Assist in identifying equipment needs and evaluate internal/external options for sourcing such equipment.
• Assist with facilities layout including equipment layout and workplace design.
• Apply Lean tools such as value stream map, Takt time, Ishikawa cause and effect, line balancing, Poka-yoke, identifying muda.
• Participate in and help coordinate NPI and NPR projects.
• All other essential duties as directed.