Engineering Manager Position Available In Cheshire, New Hampshire

Engineering Manager 3.0 3.0 out of 5 stars 81 Turnpike Road, Jaffrey, NH 03452 Aptyx is an established OEM manufacturer of medical devices and custom extruded tubing. Due to our continued growth, we are looking for an Engineering Manger to join our Jaffrey, NH team. Summary The Engineering Manager’s key responsibilities include safety and OSHA compliance; chemical handling, monitoring, storage and control of SDS Sheets; managing staff and assigning tasks to engineering and technical personnel; critical thinking and problem solving; production efficiencies and overall plant cost improvements; provide manufacturing technical support, oversee facilities maintenance and preventive maintenance programs, and manage technical projects. This position reports directly to the General Manager.

Note:

This description is a core job description only. As a small company, there will be times when an employee will be expected to take on additional duties for the greater good of the company. Responsibilities Strict adherence to established Plant safety policies and procedures is expected of each employee. Understand and comply with all regulatory requirements such as GMP’s, EPA, OSHA and associated company policies and procedures. Validations

IQ, OQ, PQ

Create and maintain a positive work environment through continuous communication and participation in common goals, while striving to improve our products and services to meet or exceed our customer’s expectations. Use good judgment where decisions are required in the performance of assigned tasks. Perform monthly safety audits and maintain a closed loop system on corrective actions. Develop and maintain programs to highlight safety to all employees. Responsible for First Responders and overall, First Aid Program Perform and install corrective and preventative actions where required. Maintain hazardous communication program with assistance from the Materials Manager and Documentation Specialist.

Conduct safety training:

fire drills and maintain the

OSHA 300

log. Audit new equipment for safety and develop appropriate PM’s. Maintain and revise the PM System as needed. Issue schedules. Develop new PM’s. Monitor Facilitygrounds condition and housekeeping. Implement/recommend changes and or improvements. Maintain and update computer and telephone systems as required. Perform environmental monitoring of chemicals and provide input on water and air as requested by the Quality Manager. Assure proper levels of positive pressure based on weekly readings. Assist manufacturing and finance with standard cost system. Lead the annual cost reduction program. Chair the cost reduction meeting. Develop quotes for development efforts or new products. Develop schedules and monitor progress on all technical projects. Work with outside vendors as required. Perform other administrative duties as required. Maintain supplies and equipment for areas of responsibility by writing and issuing purchase orders. Requirements Previous experience in medical device manufacturing is required. Minimum of seven to ten years of engineering supervision or management required. The ability to use, repair and maintain machines and tools. Ability to create and modify CAD drawings is preferred. Aptitude for computer systems and applications a must. Must be detail oriented and demonstrate analytical capabilities. Working knowledge of extrusion, blow molding and injection molding and other medical manufacturing a plus. Previous experience with Project Management preferred. Experience with management of chemicals and associated regulations required. Familiarity with GMP’s, FDA’s 21 CFR 820 and

ISO 13485

Four-year BS degree in engineering. Analyzing various types of data in different formats. Independently solving common business problems. Sound decision making. Technical problem solving and troubleshooting. Selling ideas, concepts, and plans of action