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Koch Industries

Private conglomerate in energy and materials

Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Manufacturing EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeSuzhou, Jiangsu, ChinaNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A required college-level degree in Engineering or a related field.
  • Strong knowledge of manufacturing process development.
  • Strong knowledge of assembly processes, secondary processes, fixtures, manufacturing equipment, inspection methods, and packaging processes.
  • Strong knowledge and hands-on experience in Design for Manufacturability, Design for Assembly, manufacturing feasibility assessment, and process flow development.
  • Knowledge and experience in risk management according to ISO 14971.
  • Knowledge of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.
  • Fluency in written and spoken English.
  • Familiarity with Windows, Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, and 3D software.
  • At least 10 years of experience in the manufacturing industry.
  • Good knowledge of electrical or mechanical design software; familiarity with mechanical design and assembly processes; and experience developing automation equipment.

Responsibilities

  • Develop robust, scalable, and compliant manufacturing solutions to support new product development, validation, and commercialization.
  • Lead manufacturing development activities, including process design, technical risk assessment, Process FMEA, equipment and fixture development, cost estimation, process validation, and design transfer.
  • Ensure product designs are manufacturable and manufacturing processes meet quality, regulatory, cost, and delivery objectives.
  • Support the company and its affiliates in Suzhou.
  • Lead development of manufacturing strategies, process concepts, process flows, and industrialization plans for new products.
  • Support RFQ and project proposal activities by developing manufacturing concepts, preliminary process flows, equipment strategies, investment estimates, cycle-time assumptions, capacity assessments, and industrialization schedules.
  • Work with product designers to conduct Design for Assembly and manufacturing feasibility reviews; provide actionable design improvement recommendations; and develop assembly lines and processes that meet production requirements.
  • Evaluate manual, semi-automated, and automated manufacturing solutions based on product maturity, quality requirements, production volume, cost, and scalability. Develop assembly, secondary, in-line inspection, testing, and packaging processes from prototype and clinical builds through pilot and commercial production.
  • Develop user requirements and technical specifications for secondary process and assembly equipment and fixtures based on product drawings, specifications, and requirements. Lead equipment and fixture concept and design reviews, supplier technical evaluations, risk reviews, progress monitoring, debugging, technical problem solving, and acceptance activities.
  • Conduct technical and manufacturing risk assessments throughout product and process development. Translate product design risks and critical product requirements into manufacturing process risks, process controls, inspection methods, equipment requirements, and validation activities.
  • Develop process development and validation strategies based on process risk, product requirements, and applicable quality system requirements. Cooperate with Quality and project teams to plan and execute Factory Acceptance Testing, Site Acceptance Testing, equipment qualification, and manufacturing process validation, including IQ, OQ, and PQ. Analyze validation results, deviations, and process performance data, and implement corrective actions when acceptance criteria are not achieved.
  • Provide manufacturing support during prototype, engineering, verification, clinical, pilot, and initial production builds.
  • Lead or support manufacturing readiness reviews and design transfer activities, ensuring processes, equipment, documentation, training, materials, quality controls, and production resources are ready before transfer to Operations.
  • Lead structured problem-solving and root-cause investigations for manufacturing and assembly issues.
  • Improve work methods and processes through continuous process improvement. Capture and share lessons learned, manufacturing standards, technical knowledge, and best practices across projects and manufacturing sites.
  • Prepare, review, and maintain manufacturing documentation, including process specifications, work instructions, equipment specifications, process flows, Process FMEAs, control plans, validation protocols and reports, and design transfer documentation. Ensure manufacturing documentation is accurate, approved, released, and implemented according to project plans and quality system requirements.
  • Perform other tasks assigned by the supervisor.
  • Follow environmental, health, and safety laws, regulations, and company management rules; promptly report potential risks and suggest safety improvements. If the position is a management position, be responsible for the department or team's environmental, health, and safety management.

Desired Qualifications

  • A bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
  • Experience in medical validations.
  • Knowledge of the medical industry.
  • Experience working in a global cross-functional environment.
  • Team management experience.

About the Company

Koch Industries

Private conglomerate in energy and materials

Koch Industries is a large, private, diversified conglomerate that operates in energy, chemical processing, and manufacturing. It started from an innovation that turned heavy crude oil into gasoline and grew through long‑term investments rather than short‑term market moves. The company generates value by refining fuels and producing chemical products, and it operates Georgia-Pacific, a major maker of paper and building products. Its business model relies on reinvesting most earnings back into the company to fund steady, long‑term growth rather than paying out frequent dividends or seeking quick profits. Koch differentiates itself from many competitors by staying privately owned, which reduces pressure from public markets and enables longer‑range planning. The company’s goal is to build scale and durability across its holdings by sustainable, multi‑decade growth rather than rapid, episodic gains.

Company size
5,001-10,000
Company stage
Growth Equity (Non-Venture Capital)
Total funding
$985.2M
Headquarters
Wichita, KS
Founded
1940

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