Manufacturing Engineer IV

Job Summary

The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for ensuring that Inogen's manufacturing operations are efficient and error-free.

To achieve this goal, the Manufacturing Engineer must ensure that product designs are manufacturable, manufacturing processes are capable of achieving DPMO goals, and that the manufacturing line is adequately supported with Engineering resources.

The Manufacturing Engineer will also coordinate and lead the release of new products and revisions to products from design into manufacturing.

Responsibilities (Specific tasks, duties, essential functions of the job)

Manufacturing Engineer I



* Responsible for maintenance of product documentation, including: system BOMS/drawings, packaging BOMS/drawings, configuration management, deviations, manufacturing validations, and change control.


* Design for manufacturability review and participation.


* Manufacturing process validations including IQ/OQ/PQ.


* Manufacturing documentation generation and maintenance including manufacturing procedures, quality procedures, and equipment evaluations.


* Responsible for design control activities associated with release to manufacturing.


* Training of operators and other manufacturing personnel.


* Maintain availability for immediate response to production line issues.


* Maintain regular and punctual attendance.


* Comply with all company policies and procedures.


* Assist with any other duties as assigned.

Manufacturing Engineer II

In addition to the items listed for Manufacturing Engineer I, a Manufacturing Engineer II may also be responsible for the following:


* New product introduction, including manufacturing process development, line layouts, and validations including IQ/OQ/PQ.


* Oversight and management of manufacturing documentation and maintenance including manufacturing procedures, quality procedures, and equipment evaluations.


* Where necessary, interface with vendors to resolve quality issues.


* Improve manufacturing efficiency by analyzing cycle times, line layouts, manufacturing procedures, and identifying and implementing improvements.


* Work with test fixture engineers to develop fixtures and equipment to increase production line efficiency.


* Interface with contract manufacturers to facilitate change management, as required.


* Assist with the field service repair program, including BOM updates, procedure updates, and software revision updates, as required.

Manufacturing Engineer III

In addition to the items listed for Manufacturing Engineer II, a Manufacturing Engineer III may also be responsible for the following:


* Development and release of manufacturing related verification protocols.


* Documentation of IQ/OQ/PQ activities by completion and release of test reports.


* Project management / Lead Engineer for production transfer activities between facilities and/or contract manufacturers.


* Manufacturing E...