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Job Description
Manufacturing Engineer Katalyst Healthcares & Life Sciences - 4.0 Pittsburgh, PA Job Details Contract 19 hours ago Qualifications Equipment setup (production tasks) Workplace ergonomics Production data analysis Defect resolution root cause analysis Implementing manufacturing quality control protocols Tooling Technical writing within manufacturing Value stream mapping Engineering process optimization Assembly fixtures Factory operations documentation Manufacturing standard operating procedures Manufacturing facility Policy & process development Bachelor's degree in engineering Production validation processes Quality control data analysis Quality assurance standard operating procedures Collaboration with manufacturing teams Design for manufacturability (DFM) Commissioning phase involvement PPAP Quality improvement programs in engineering Standard operating procedures (SOPs) Production process auditing Production flow analysis Cross-functional communication Standard operating procedures drafting Failure analysis Engineering manufacturing support
Full Job Description Responsibilities:
Lead manufacturing process development from planning through production launch and ramp-up. Develop work instructions, SOPs, process flows, standardized work, cycle time studies, and launch readiness documentation. Support production line requirements, workstation concepts, tooling, fixtures, equipment interfaces, and process documentation. Collaborate with Engineering, Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, Facilities, Maintenance, and EHS teams. Support line layout, equipment placement, ergonomics, material presentation, capacity, and production flow improvements. Participate in DFM/DFA reviews to improve manufacturability, quality, and cost. Support PFMEA, Control Plans, APQP/PPAP, process validation, production trials, audits, and readiness reviews. Support equipment installation, commissioning, process validation, run-at-rate, ramp-up stabilization, and operational handover. Analyze OEE, cycle time, downtime, yield, scrap, rework, labor utilization, and throughput performance. Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, 5S, VSM, SMED, Poka-Yoke, and structured problem-solving methods. Evaluate supplier manufacturing feasibility and production readiness.
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in manufacturing engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Production Engineering, or related field. 7+ years of experience in Manufacturing Engineering, Production Launch, Process Development, Industrialization, or Manufacturing Operations Support. Experience in large-scale manufacturing environments. Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, production systems, tooling, fixtures, workstations, and shop-floor execution. Experience working with cross-functional teams across Engineering, Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, Equipment, Controls, Facilities, and EHS.
Required Skills:
Manufacturing Process Development. Production Launch & Ramp-up. SOPs & Standardized Work. Cycle Time Studies. Line Balancing. OEE Analysis. PFMEA. Control Plans.
APQP / PPAP.
Process Validation. Lean Manufacturing. Kaizen. 5S.
VSM. SMED.
Poka-Yoke. Root Cause Analysis. Material Flow. PFEP. Equipment Installation & Commissioning.
