Roles and Responsibilities
Provides technical support in identifying continuous improvements to manufacturing operations and implementing new technologies including development of processes, researching current and emerging technologies and evaluating process quality, cost, capacity and capability alternatives.
Supports the needs of manufacturing areas in terms of meeting the requirements for quality standards and compliant documentation, capacity, product availability and cost.
Provides technical support regarding equipment design and development, testing of materials, preparation of specifications and operator instructions, process studies, investigations, root cause analysis, problem solving and report or presentation preparation.
Performs assignments designed to continue the development of professional work knowledge and abilities requiring application of standard engineering techniques, procedures and criteria in carrying out a sequence of related engineering tasks, project management, statistical analysis and presentation of data and technical writing.
Leads engineering projects that are less complex, either technically or with a small cross‑functional team. Leads and participates in projects including developing and executing to the plan and schedule and meeting the goals and objectives of the project. Tracks costs, prepares status reports, conducts meetings, and documents and communicates progress to management.
Leads and participates in investigations, develops plans and executes tasks to solve process problems including Nonconformances (NC), complaint investigations, audit observations and Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA).
Provides day to day support and direction to production such as turning, milling, drilling, EDM, finishing, packaging etc.
Writes and executes engineering studies and process validation protocols and summary reports (Installation Qualification, Operation Qualification, Performance Qualification, Computer Software Validation and Test Method Validation).
Identifies and implements process improvements for existing manufacturing processes utilizing appropriate engineering principles and standard strategies such as Lean and Six Sigma principles.
Performs gage design, measurement system analysis, and gage implementation as required. Is able to use various types of measuring instruments including micrometers, calipers, comparators, tensile testers, coordinate measurement systems etc. to support engineering testing.
Develops fixtures and designs tools and has the ability to express and implement ideas with tool designers.
Supports new equipment acquisition efforts including user requirement specifications, machine selection, installation, validation, employee training, and other related equipment responsibilities as required.
Develops and implements manufacturing and inspection procedures.
Participates in, and in some cases, leads cross‑functional teams which may include Manufacturing Engineering, Production, Quality Assurance, Finance, and Product Development.
Acts as a liaison to vendors with regard to contracted products, tools & fixtures, and their manufacture.
Qualifications
2-4 years of experience in manufacturing and/or engineering is required.
Previous experience working in a regulated industry, such as Medical Device is preferred.
Six Sigma or Lean Sigma certification or 2 years of experience preferred.
Bachelor of Science Degree from accredited institution in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related degree.
Demonstrates strong written, verbal and presentation skills.
Demonstrates strong computer skills, such as the use of Microsoft Office, Minitab, and databases (preferable).
Demonstrates strong organizational and project management skills and are results oriented.
Demonstrates positive interpersonal skills and professional interactions with coworkers.
Compensation
This role offers a very competitive hourly rate. This contract will run for a 12‑month duration. This is an on‑site position, with some flexibility.
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