Job description
What you’ll do:
- Evaluates, and improves manufacturing methods, utilizing knowledge of product design, materials and parts, fabrication processes, tooling and production equipment capabilities, assembly methods, and quality control standards.
- Develops new manufacturing methods using existing or new equipment to ensure repeatability and conformance to customer specifications.
- Develops processes for manufacturing products using Lean, Six Sigma, and/or Statistics based methods and principles for process excellence.
- Monitors and audits the performance of processes and equipment and makes recommendations for continuous improvement.
- Confers with vendors and internal resources to determine product specifications and arrange for purchase and installation of equipment, materials, or parts, and evaluates products according to specifications and quality standards.
- Maintains control of system software’s, control logic program files, mechanical and electrical schematics, drawings and bills of materials and revision histories.
- Document processes and train operators and other personnel.
- Interact with Product Development to ensure manufacturability or minimize the risks associated with new products transferred to the Commercial Business Group.
- Evaluate equipment and processes for repeatability and make improvements as necessary.
- Investigates, recommends, and justifies new technologies, manufacturing methods and equipment to meet competitive business needs and improve efficiencies.
- Provide technical support to various departments in the Company.
- Develop and run protocols including IQ, OQ, and PQ activities as required.
- Create and revise documents such as Preventative Maintenance, Work Instructions, and Internal Specifications.
- Analyze process outputs using statistical methods to ensure stability.
- Interact with suppliers and obtain quotes as necessary.
- Perform cost analysis, provide budgets, and justify capital expenditures on projects.
- Analyzes and plans work force utilization, space requirements, and workflow, and designs layout of equipment and workspace for maximum efficiency.
- Other duties as assigned.
Who you are:
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent experience required.
- 1-3 years’ experience in an engineering or similar role within a manufacturing environment
- Demonstrated ability to lead and manage multiple projects with the ability to meet deadlines and within budget.
- Proficient computer skills using MS office, MS Project, and strong spreadsheet skills.
- Strong analytical, organizational, teambuilding and communication skills
- Independent self-starting work habits.
- Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or associated Continuous Improvement methodology training
- Formal project management training.
- Experience with ISO 13485 and FDA guidelines.
About The Secant Group
Revenue: Unknown / Non-Applicable
Size: 51 to 200 Employees
Type: Company - Public
Website: www.secant.com