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Philips

Makes medical devices and personal health products

Advanced Manufacturing Engineer - Industrial Engineer

Manufacturing EngineeringPosted on Nov 10
Full-timeSuzhou, Jiangsu, ChinaNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree or above in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Automation Engineering, or a related discipline.
  • More than 8 years of experience in Manufacturing Engineering or industrial engineering functions.
  • Familiarity with ISO 13485, FDA Quality System Regulation, MDR, cGMP, and MDSAP requirements.
  • Knowledge of manufacturing engineering fundamentals, industrial engineering and process standardization, Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement, factory layout planning and material flow optimization, capacity planning and line balancing, Value Stream Mapping, project management fundamentals, problem solving and root cause analysis, data analytics and visualization, integrated supply chain management, and product lifecycle management fundamentals.
  • Basic programming and automation skills in Python, SQL, Power BI, VBA, Power Automate, or equivalent.
  • Good English communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Provide first-line engineering support to ensure stable production and manufacturing continuity.
  • Initiate production escalations and execute structured problem solving related to manufacturing processes, tools, and equipment.
  • Prepare, plan, and execute capital expenditure projects and support equipment installation, qualification, and improvement activities.
  • Implement life-cycle management design changes and ensure smooth deployment into manufacturing operations.
  • Maintain manufacturing master data integrity, including routings, work instructions, and process documentation.
  • Identify and execute improvements in manufacturing processes, tools, and equipment to improve quality, productivity, and cost performance.
  • Drive manufacturing process standardization and promote best practices across production areas.
  • Lead factory layout planning, material flow optimization, line balancing, and capacity improvement initiatives.
  • Apply Lean Manufacturing and Value Stream Mapping methodologies to improve operational efficiency.
  • Coordinate and track key factory improvement and transformation projects, ensuring effective execution and stakeholder alignment.
  • Use data analytics and digital tools to support process optimization, reporting, and automation initiatives.
  • Support smart factory, digitization, and automation projects.
  • Define, execute, and control validation activities related to manufacturing process changes.
  • Perform technical analysis and participate in feasibility studies.
  • Support NPI, PDLM, and product lifecycle activities by providing manufacturing input and gate review support.
  • Sustain process, equipment, and manufacturing performance after project handover.
  • Ensure compliance with quality, regulatory, safety, and environmental requirements, including ISO 13485, QSR, MDR, and MDSAP.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience in medical device manufacturing and high-mix, low-volume environments.
  • Experience in process optimization, factory layout planning, capacity improvement, or operational excellence projects.
  • Ability to lead cross-functional projects and drive operational excellence.
  • Comfort using data and digital tools to support decision-making and process improvements.

About the Company

Philips

Makes medical devices and personal health products

Philips makes medical equipment and software for hospitals and care providers, along with personal health products for consumers. Its hospital portfolio spans MRI and CT scanners, ultrasound, image-guided treatment systems and patient monitors, while Sonicare and Avent cover oral health and baby care. Clinical software connects medical images and patient data across care teams, and the company earns revenue from equipment, software, maintenance and consumer product sales. It works with health systems through long-term technology and service partnerships, including solutions for care at home. Founded in 1891, Philips is headquartered in Amsterdam, the Netherlands.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Acquired
Total funding
$164.7M
Headquarters
Andover, MN
Founded
1891

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