Senior Manufacturing Process Engineering & Optimization Leader

Overview

Lead the design, development and implementation of manufacturing, processing and testing equipment for medical imaging systems, translating product design and manufacturing requirements into equipment solutions.

What you'll do

• Understand product design, manufacturing processes and testing requirements for medical imaging equipment and translate them into manufacturing equipment specifications and technical solutions.
• Lead the design, development and implementation of manufacturing, processing and testing equipment to support new and existing medical imaging products.
• Collaborate with external equipment vendors and technology partners to develop customized manufacturing equipment that meets defined technical, operational, quality and safety requirements.
• Work closely with Product Design, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Testing and Operations teams to ensure equipment solutions align with product and production requirements.
• Evaluate equipment designs, technical proposals and vendor capabilities to identify suitable manufacturing technologies and solutions.
• Support equipment installation, commissioning, qualification and production readiness to ensure successful integration into manufacturing lines.
• Identify opportunities to introduce advanced manufacturing technologies, automation and innovative processing and testing solutions.
• Stay current with developments in manufacturing equipment, production technologies and industrial automation, applying relevant advancements to improve manufacturing capabilities.
• Drive improvements in manufacturing equipment performance, process reliability, productivity and product quality.
• Troubleshoot complex equipment and manufacturing process issues, working with internal teams and vendors to identify root causes and implement sustainable solutions.
• Support new product introduction activities by ensuring manufacturing equipment and testing capabilities are available and aligned with production requirements.
• Contribute to the development and modernization of manufacturing lines, focusing on efficiency, scalability, quality and operational safety.
• Ensure equipment development and implementation activities comply with applicable quality, regulatory, and environmental, health and safety requirements.

What you'll need

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing, Industrial, Biomedical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Significant experience in manufacturing engineering, equipment engineering, process engineering, or manufacturing technology development.
• Demonstrated experience translating product design and manufacturing requirements into equipment specifications and practical engineering solutions.
• Experience working with equipment manufacturers, vendors, or external technology partners on equipment design, development and implementation.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, production equipment and testing methodologies.
• Experience supporting equipment installation, commissioning, troubleshooting, or production implementation.
• Strong technical problem-solving skills with the ability to evaluate equipment designs, identify technical challenges and develop effective solutions.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional engineering, manufacturing, quality and operations teams.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Nice to have

• Experience in medical imaging equipment, medical device manufacturing, or other complex electromechanical product manufacturing environments.
• Experience developing or implementing customized manufacturing and testing equipment.
• Knowledge of industrial automation, advanced manufacturing technologies and equipment integration.
• Experience supporting new manufacturing line setup, equipment modernization or manufacturing technology introduction.
• Familiarity with equipment qualification, process validation and manufacturing quality requirements.
• Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma or continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience evaluating emerging manufacturing technologies and translating them into practical production applications.
• Ability to manage multiple equipment development initiatives and coordinate effectively with external vendors.
• Strong understanding of equipment reliability, manufacturing productivity and production scalability.

Details

• Location: Bengaluru, India.
• On-site role.
• Relocation assistance: not provided.