Senior Manufacturing Engineer - Extrusion

Spirax-Sarco Ltd. • Devens, MA

17d • $101,166 - $130,749 • Onsite

About The Position

When you join Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions, a part of the Spirax Group, you will be integrated into a cooperative and encouraging team, participate in challenging yet critical work, and experience ongoing growth opportunities to help you achieve your full potential. Visit our website to learn more.
This role will focus on:
Being a Sr. Manufacturing Engineer - Extrusion, you are an important part of our multifunctioning team. You will be driving the development of our Extrusion processes in the Cleanroom to meet the future demands of our customers and enable the achievement of Excellence in Manufacturing. Your focus will therefore be to execute on performance improvements which will support volume growth and improve KPIs critical to the manufacturing performance for existing and new product assembly cells.
As an integral part of our success in our first operational year of delivering the new facility, you will initially be focused on:
Work with the local and global teams to duplicate and standardize the processes and equipment to successfully deliver the quality pump products that meet our customers expectations
Work under guidance from the sending sites to procure in the US special purpose machinery and Modified ot the shelf (MOTS) equipment as required for new product cells
Develop and execute capital requests as needed to support the new facilities’ pump manufacturing operation
Participate and lead key safety and GEM(Lean) initiatives in the pump manufacturing area including ergonomic assessments, developing standard work etc…
Implement good process controls for successful pump production operation that will minimize rework, scrap and other wastes
Other key accountabilities include:
Responsible for the transfer of knowledge and know-how for the transfer of manufacturing of precision pumping technology to a new manufacturing plant by including virtual & on site process reviews of the UK manufacturing facilities.
Safe design including ergonomic attributes of the assembly equipment and cells
Support NPD teams to ensure that all manufacturing requirements are satisfied in an efficient and capable process.
Drive continuous improvement projects using appropriate tools and techniques to optimize productivity of the Pumps and Single Use Assembly processes in collaboration with our global teams.
Ensure compliance to regulatory procedures, which includes responsibility for safety and quality within the assembly and wider the WM, America Manufacturing Inc company.
Arrange procurement of jigs and fixtures, and manufacture of assembly aids, as well as checking equipment for assembly, ensuring that it is safe and delivers the required performance and quality.
Responsible for the site information in the AX (ERP) system such as production routing file information, setting up Kanbans, work orders and other tools.
Provide front line fault-finding and diagnostics on assembly equipment and processes.
Assist in the reporting and solving of production problems and customer complaints where applicable.
Specify and propose in collaboration with the sending sites cost justifications on new processes and equipment for improving productivity.
Advise corrective actions to overcome problems, including visiting suppliers as required.
Issue and ensure compliance with the ECO (Design Change) system.
Oversee the training of assembly team members on machines and processes.

Requirements

• Comprehensive portfolio of experience within a Manufacturing environment preferably extrusion utilizing SPC to maintain process consistency.
• Experience analyzing production extrusion and test equipment and processes and documenting modifications.
• Experience with work flow optimization using lean transformation tools.
• Experience with Cleanroom manufacturing processes and controls. Class 7 preferred.
• Experience with 2D & 3D CAD.
• Proven FMEA, DFMA and RCA experience, Six Sigma Black or Green Belt preferred (although not essential).
• Ideally you will have MS in Engineering - Plastics/Extrusion and/or qualified by experience.
• 5-10 years of experience in manufacturing engineering or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Work with the local and global teams to duplicate and standardize the processes and equipment to successfully deliver the quality pump products that meet our customers expectations
• Work under guidance from the sending sites to procure in the US special purpose machinery and Modified ot the shelf (MOTS) equipment as required for new product cells
• Develop and execute capital requests as needed to support the new facilities’ pump manufacturing operation
• Participate and lead key safety and GEM(Lean) initiatives in the pump manufacturing area including ergonomic assessments, developing standard work etc…
• Implement good process controls for successful pump production operation that will minimize rework, scrap and other wastes
• Responsible for the transfer of knowledge and know-how for the transfer of manufacturing of precision pumping technology to a new manufacturing plant by including virtual & on site process reviews of the UK manufacturing facilities.
• Safe design including ergonomic attributes of the assembly equipment and cells
• Support NPD teams to ensure that all manufacturing requirements are satisfied in an efficient and capable process.
• Drive continuous improvement projects using appropriate tools and techniques to optimize productivity of the Pumps and Single Use Assembly processes in collaboration with our global teams.
• Ensure compliance to regulatory procedures, which includes responsibility for safety and quality within the assembly and wider the WM, America Manufacturing Inc company.
• Arrange procurement of jigs and fixtures, and manufacture of assembly aids, as well as checking equipment for assembly, ensuring that it is safe and delivers the required performance and quality.
• Responsible for the site information in the AX (ERP) system such as production routing file information, setting up Kanbans, work orders and other tools.
• Provide front line fault-finding and diagnostics on assembly equipment and processes.
• Assist in the reporting and solving of production problems and customer complaints where applicable.
• Specify and propose in collaboration with the sending sites cost justifications on new processes and equipment for improving productivity.
• Advise corrective actions to overcome problems, including visiting suppliers as required.
• Issue and ensure compliance with the ECO (Design Change) system.
• Oversee the training of assembly team members on machines and processes.

Benefits

• Robust Retirement Plan: Benefit from a 5% employer 401K contribution, plus a 50% match on up to 3% of your contributions for added financial security, empowering your financial security.
• Comprehensive and Supportive Parental Leave: Experience our inclusive, gender-neutral parental leave policy, offering 16 weeks at 100% pay. Upon your return, enjoy a gradual transition with a unique 80% work schedule while still receiving 100% of your pay for the first 6 months, ensuring a balanced reintegration into the workplace.
• Generous Time Off: Enjoy ample time off to recharge and attend to life's circumstances with generous vacation and well-being day, 9 observed holidays, 1 floating holiday day, up to 15 caregiver days, and 80 hours of annual sick leave.
• Community Engagement Opportunities: Make a difference with 3 paid volunteer days each year, encouraging you to give back to the community and causes you care about.
• And Many More Benefits: Such as an offering of 3 healthcare plans with HSA contributions along with other benefits designed to support your well-being and professional growth. We invite you to explore all the ways we strive to create a fulfilling and rewarding work environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees