A Manufacturing Process Engineer develops workflow, work station, and equipment improvement recommendations within a company's manufacturing environment. Fine tunes manufacturing processes by researching, designing, modifying, and testing manufacturing methods and equipment. Evaluates manufacturing processes, applies knowledge of product design, fabrication, assembly, tooling, and material.
Apply knowledge of quality engineering principles and methods to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and our organization's systems/procedures to optimize product development, internal and external device manufacturing, and device distribution.
Key Responsibilities:
Investigate moderately complex manufacturing product quality and compliance issues (e.g., CAPA, non-conformances, audit observations) for all production processes prior to final product release based on engineering principles; analyze results, make recommendations and develop reports. Develop moderately complex experiments and tests (including writing and executing protocols) to create, validate, and improve products (including evaluation of source materials and suppliers) and manufacturing processes/methods based on engineering principles; analyze results, make recommendations, and develop reports. Optimize moderately complex Manufacturing processes using engineering methods (e.g., SIX Sigma and LEAN methods) for design for manufacturing and for continuous process improvement. Identify opportunities for re-design/design of basic equipment, tools, fixtures, etc. to improve manufacturing processes, and reduce risk. Develop, update, and maintain technical content of risk management files Develop training and documentation materials for production (e.g., work instructions) to enable the seamless knowledge transfer of project and manufacturing processes. Assign support tasks; gives instruction to technicians on conducting tests; trains technicians and provides feedback; and may coordinate technician work. Other incidental duties assigned by
Leadership Qualification & Experience:
Good computer skills in usage of MS Office Suite Ability to read and interpret drawings Good documentation, communication and interpersonal relationship skills including negotiating and relationship management skills Basic understanding of statistical techniques Previous experience working with lab/industrial equipment required Solid understanding and knowledge of principles, theories, and concepts relevant to Engineering Solid problem-solving, organizational, analytical and critical thinking skills Solid understanding of processes and equipment used in assigned work Knowledge of and adherence to Quality systems Strict attention to detail Ability to interact professionally with all organizational levels Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast paced environment Must be able to work in a team environment, including the ability to manage vendors and project stakeholders Ability to build productive internal/external working relationships Adhere to all company rules and requirements (e.g., pandemic protocols, Environmental Health & Safety rules) and take adequate control measures in preventing injuries to themselves and others as well as to the protection of environment and prevention of pollution under their span of influence/control Bachelor's degree in engineering required. 2-4 years experience required.
