Manufacturing Engineer

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The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for bridging the gap between current manufacturing operations and future product development. This role also provides technical assistance and engineering support to the operations group while collaborating with Product Development Engineers to ensure design for manufacturability (DFM). The position focuses on improving existing processes, developing new manufacturing concepts, integrating advanced solutions, and ensuring efficient, cost-effective, and quality-driven operations.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with New Product Development (NPD) teams to evaluate and enhance product design for manufacturability and scalability

Collaborate with NPD team to ensure effective integration of design control processes, including risk management, verification, validation, and compliance with regulatory standards throughout the product development lifecycle

Assist in creating and maintaining design history files (DHF) and provide input to ensure products meet quality and safety requirements

Define process requirements for new product launches, including equipment selection, process monitoring, and data collection

Create and execute validation and qualification protocols (IQ/OQ/PQ) for new products, equipment, tooling, and processes

Improve existing manufacturing processes and develop new cost-effective concepts

Lead initiatives such as scrap reduction, lean manufacturing projects, and value improvement activities

Evaluate and optimize production layouts and process flows to ensure efficient space utilization and maximize production output

Provide engineering support for various technical production areas

Conduct root cause analysis, implement corrective actions, and resolve material, tooling, and equipment issues

Develop technical solutions in partnership with equipment operations group and support the management of relationships with custom tooling/machine suppliers

Provide technical leadership and mentorship to third-party vendors and cross-functional teams

Assist in training production operators and mentor process technicians on newly developed or improved processes

Generate, update, and implement process documentation, work instructions, and troubleshooting guides

Utilize project management tools to establish timelines, manage action items, and meet milestones

Provide ongoing status reports and periodic progress reviews to management

Identify opportunities for improvement in existing production areas through best practices and potential automation

Execute and document validation activities, including FMEAs, capability studies, control plans, and process verification reports

Maintain a working knowledge of FDA 21 CFR 1271, FDA 21 CFR 820, AATB standards, ISO Standards, cGMP/CGTP, other relevant regulations/standards, and internal organizational policies and standard operating procedures

File and maintain records in accordance with standard operating procedures

Travel domestically and internationally up to 10% to attend offsite meetings, conferences, and support business initiatives

Work overtime during weekdays and on the weekend as needed to support business/operational needs

Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Strong knowledge of regulatory standards, including FDA, AATB, and ISO requirements

R&D, new product development, and/or new process design skills, including design control, and knowledge

Mechanical and/or process design, automation, and process validation skills

Root cause analysis and lean manufacturing methodologies knowledge

Six Sigma Green or Black Belt certification

Proficiency in AutoCAD and SolidWorks

Excellent project management, problem solving, and organizational skills

Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate across teams and departments

Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills

Ability to secure and maintain a favorable background investigation and clearance

Qualifications/Requirements

Bachelor of Science in an Engineering discipline (Mechanical, Biomedical Chemical ) from an accredited college or university required

Minimum of 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment; FDA-regulated environment such as medical device, tissue, laboratory, etc is highly

Experience in cleanrooms is highly

Clearance of favorable background investigation required