Manufacturing Engineer

Carestream

Manufacturing Engineer optimizing production of Carestream’s medical X-ray equipment in Rochester. Troubleshooting assembly and test lines while driving Lean/Six Sigma improvements, quality, and throughput.

Posted 8/11/2026full-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 continuous improvement methodologies such as Lean and Six Sigma. Proficient in managing engineering change activities and ensuring compliance with regulatory and safety standards in manufacturing processes.

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Lean ManufacturingSix SigmaRoot Cause AnalysisMechanical EngineeringSAP or ERP Systems

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Hard Skills

Mechanical EngineeringManufacturing EngineeringRoot Cause AnalysisCost Reduction TechniquesDesign for Manufacturing (DFM)Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA)GD&T Symbols and TolerancesQuality Management SystemsProduction Data AnalysisEquipment Maintenance

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsWritten CommunicationVerbal CommunicationTeam Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office SuiteExcelWordCAD ToolsNXCreoSolidWorks

Industry Keywords

Medical Device ManufacturingRegulatory ComplianceProduction QualityContinuous ImprovementCost Productivity Improvement

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 thorough knowledge of assigned product lines, including functionality, end use, and standard work
Monitor product line health and extract trends from production data with the quality group
Lead root cause analyses and implement corrective and preventive actions for production defects
Support equipment maintenance and calibration activities
Communicate project status and production updates to audiences with varying technical understanding
Identify and implement cost reduction and productivity improvement initiatives
Collaborate with cross-functional teams on new product introductions and process improvements
Analyze engineering requirements and propose manufacturing processes, tools, or fixtures
Drive continuous improvement using Lean and Six Sigma tools for safety, quality, and throughput
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 during core hours of 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 using computers and quickly learning new programs and tools
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, primarily Excel and Word
Experience in medical device manufacturing preferred
Experience with Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies desired
Experience with SAP or ERP systems desired
Familiarity with CAD tools, preferably NX, Creo, or SolidWorks desired
Ability to read mechanical drawings and understand GD&T symbols and tolerances desired
Comfort navigating quality management systems within a medical device manufacturing facility desired
Experience with change management tools desired
Knowledge of cost reduction and productivity improvement techniques desired
Experience with cost reduction, Design for Manufacturing (DFM), and Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) methodologies desired
Ability to walk and stand for extended periods
Ability to lift up to 30 pounds

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal opportunity employer
Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities during the application process