### **Company Description** It started with a simple idea: what if surgery could be less invasive and recovery less painful? Nearly 30 years later, that question still fuels everything we do at **Intuitive**. As a global leader in **robotic\-assisted surgery** and **minimally invasive care**, our technologies—like the **da Vinci surgical system** and **Ion**—have transformed how care is delivered for millions of patients worldwide. We’re a team of engineers, clinicians, and innovators united by one purpose: to make surgery smarter, safer, and more human. Every day, our work helps care teams perform with greater precision and patients recover faster, improving outcomes around the world. The problems we solve demand creativity, rigor, and collaboration. The work is challenging, but deeply meaningful—because every improvement we make has the potential to change a life. If you’re ready to contribute to something bigger than yourself and help **transform the future of healthcare**, you’ll find your purpose here. ### **Job Description** **Primary Function of Position** Contribute your leadership and technical skills in the areas of manufacturing process technologies, problem\-solving, training, and project management in a growing medical device company. In this key role, you will be the driving force behind Lean tool implementation and continuous improvement projects site\-wide. Your combination of training, motivational skills, analytical problem\-solving ability, and passion for Lean manufacturing will be just the right fit for the manufacturing environment of precision instruments for minimally invasive robotic surgery. **Essential Job Duties** * Manufacturing responsibility for tooling/fixtures, manufacturing equipment, and design improvements in production. * Evaluate and challenge mechanism designs for reliability, functionality, and manufacturability. Provide suggested change proposals. * Approve design releases to manufacturing, review engineering documentation, and provide vendor and in\-house DFM inputs. * Review/approve and determine the impact of ECOs from manufacturing and field perspectives. * Take responsibility for developing and maintaining compliance with the quality system. * Evaluate and help in the selection of suppliers for mechanical parts if required. Help resolve supplier quality issues. * Update and revise Manufacturing Process Instructions (MPIs) to ensure accuracy and completeness. * Address line support issues as they arise. * Document and report any variances, problems, issues, or concerns on all aspects of the manufacturing process. * Provide production personnel with expectations and performance feedback regularly in the production process. * Drive improvements in safety, quality, production, and cost. * Understand, train personnel, and enforce strict adherence to the applicable Department Operating Procedures (DOPs) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) of the Quality System. * Maintain up\-to\-date and accessible training records for MPIs and Quality System documents. * Assist in setting and attaining quarterly and annual production goals. * Learn and enforce company safety policies and practices. * Review and disposition of discrepant material in the manufacturing line. Implement corrective actions to prevent recurrences. * Active participant in quality improvement initiatives, providing feedback to find the root cause and problem\-solving. * Design and documentation responsibilities for custom and standard production tooling/fixtures. * Process and part design/documentation duties for cost reduction programs. ### **Qualifications** **Required Skills and Experience** * Must be able to speak, read and write in English 75%. * 4 years of working experience as a Manufacturing Engineer * Must be able to travel to the USA. * Strong communications skills across team organizations and cultures. **Required Education and Training** * Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering or equivalent. **Preferred Skills and Experience** * MSME. * Mexico – US Customs and supply chain knowledge. * Mid/high volume complex mechanism manufacturing engineering experience. * Experienced in ISO 13485, or medical device manufacturing environment. ### **Additional Information** Intuitive is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees, and prohibit any form of discrimination and harassment, regardless of race, sex, pregnancy status, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, age, religion, protected veteran status or disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. **U.S. Export Control Notice:** Pursuant to the U.S. Export Administration Regulations (15 CFR §743\.13(b)), certain positions at Intuitive Surgical may be subject to U.S. export controls for candidates who are nationals of countries currently under embargo or sanctions. Certain information you provide as part of your application will be used to determine whether Intuitive Surgical will need to (i) obtain an export license from the U.S. government on your behalf (note: the license application process may take between 3 and more than 6 months), or (ii) implement a Technology Control Plan (“TCP”) (note: this step typically adds 2 weeks to the hiring process). For any position at Intuitive subject to export controls, final offers are contingent upon obtaining an approved export license and/or executing a TCP prior to the prospective employee’s start date, which may or may not be flexible, and within a timeframe that does not unreasonably impede the hiring need. If applicable, candidates will be notified and instructed regarding any related requirements. **Shift:** Day