Manufacturing Engineer Katalyst Healthcares & Life Sciences - 4.0 Plano, TX Job Details Contract 1 hour ago Qualifications Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering Statistics Project engineering Equipment setup (production tasks) Bachelor's degree in industrial engineering Production data analysis Defect resolution root cause analysis Managing projects in an engineering role Procedural guides Technical documentation Quality control statistical data analysis Preventive action implementation Design of manufacturing processes Mechanical Engineering Tooling design Production deviation management Production risk assessment Engineering process optimization Corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) GMP Mid-level Industrial equipment installation Industrial equipment troubleshooting Factory operations documentation Data summary reports Quality reports Minitab Collaboration with product development teams Policy & process development Bachelor's degree in engineering Full Job Description Job Summary We are seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer with a strong background in the Medical Device industry to support manufacturing process development, validation, optimization, and continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience developing and optimizing manufacturing processes, executing

IQ/OQ/PQ

process validations, troubleshooting production and equipment issues, and supporting quality and regulatory requirements. Roles & Responsibilities Develop, characterize, optimize, and implement manufacturing processes and technologies for medical device production. Plan and execute process validation activities, including IQ, OQ, and PQ. Develop and maintain process validation protocols, reports, and supporting documentation. Perform

PFMEA/FMEA

activities to identify and mitigate manufacturing process risks. Apply Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement methodologies to improve process efficiency, quality, productivity, and cost. Analyze manufacturing data and process performance using Minitab and other statistical/data-analysis tools. Conduct Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and implement effective corrective and preventive actions. Support production troubleshooting and resolve manufacturing process and equipment-related issues. Develop and optimize manufacturing processes, tooling, fixtures, and equipment. Apply Design for Manufacturability (DFM) principles when evaluating new products, processes, tooling, and design alternatives. Collaborate with Design Engineering and R D teams to ensure products are manufacturable and production ready. Support equipment qualification, installation, and implementation activities. Identify opportunities to improve process capability, yield, throughput, reliability, and overall manufacturing performance. Prepare and maintain engineering documentation, work instructions, process specifications, and validation records. Work closely with Quality Engineering to ensure compliance with applicable quality and regulatory requirements. Support investigations, nonconformances, CAPA activities, and process improvement initiatives as required. Ensure manufacturing processes comply with applicable FDA regulations, ISO 13485, GMP, and company quality-system requirements. Provide technical support to production teams and assist with implementation of process improvements. Communicate effectively with cross-functional teams and manage multiple engineering projects and priorities. Education & Experience Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related engineering discipline. Advanced degree or additional technical certifications in manufacturing, quality, or engineering is a plus. 3 4+ years of experience in Manufacturing Engineering, preferably within the Medical Device industry. Hands-on experience with manufacturing process development, characterization, optimization, and implementation.