Manufacturing Engineer II

Carestream

. Provide hands-on technical support to diagnose and resolve production issues, minimize downtime, and ensure product quality .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeRochester • New York • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $78,300 - $95,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in hands-on technical support, root cause analysis, and implementing Lean and Six Sigma methodologies to enhance manufacturing processes and product quality. Proficient in managing engineering change activities and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards in a medical device manufacturing environment.

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Lean ManufacturingSix Sigma MethodologiesRoot Cause AnalysisMechanical Engineering DegreeSAP or ERP Systems

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Hard Skills

Root Cause AnalysisLean ManufacturingSix Sigma MethodologiesMechanical Drawing InterpretationDesign for Manufacturing (DFM)Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA)Cost Reduction TechniquesProductivity Improvement TechniquesEngineering Change ManagementQuality Compliance

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsWritten CommunicationVerbal CommunicationTeam Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

MS Office SuiteExcelWordSAPERP SystemsCAD ToolsNXCreoSolidWorksQuality Management Systems

Industry Keywords

Medical Device ManufacturingProduction IssuesProduct QualityRegulatory StandardsEnvironmental Standards

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide hands-on technical support to diagnose and resolve production issues, minimize downtime, and ensure product quality
Build and maintain a thorough understanding of assigned product lines, including functionality, end use, and standard work
Monitor product line health with the quality group by extracting trends from production data
Lead root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventative actions for production defects
Support equipment maintenance and calibration activities
Communicate project status and production updates to audiences with different levels of technical understanding
Identify and implement cost reduction initiatives and productivity improvements
Collaborate with cross-functional teams on new product introductions and process improvements
Analyze engineering requirements and propose manufacturing processes, tools, or fixtures
Drive safety, quality, and throughput improvements using Lean and Six Sigma tools
Manage engineering change activities, including component obsolescence, annual reviews, and supplier changes
Ensure manufacturing processes comply with regulatory, safety, and environmental standards
Represent Carestream’s manufacturing organization in discussions with internal customers and outside vendors

Requirements

What you’ll need

Ability to work hands-on, on-site with core hours from 7am – 4pm, Monday – Friday
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related field
Minimum of 2 years of relevant hands-on engineering experience
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
Knowledge of typical quality expectations and compliance requirements
Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively
Comfortable with computers and able to quickly learn new programs & tools as needed
Proficient in MS Office Suite, primarily Excel and Word
Experience in medical device manufacturing preferred
Experience with Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies
Experience with SAP or ERP systems
Familiarity with CAD tools, preferably NX, Creo, SolidWorks
Ability to read mechanical drawings and understand GD&T symbols and tolerances
Comfortable navigating quality management systems within a medical device manufacturing facility
Experience with change management tools
Knowledge of cost reduction and productivity improvement techniques
Experience with cost reduction, Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) methodologies
Ability to walk and stand for extended periods
Ability to lift up to 30 pounds
Must be able to work immediately and in the future without Visa Sponsorship; Carestream is not offering sponsorship

Benefits

Comp & perks

Relocation assistance may be considered for candidates outside the Rochester area
Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities during the application process