Staff Engineer, Manufacturing

Enable Injections Inc.•Sharonville, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for leading process design and optimization, manufacturing equipment specification, design, development, construction, implementation, or modification. The Staff Engineer will troubleshoot and implement solutions to aid in product manufacturing, requiring changes to assembly equipment and/or modification of part/mold design and inspection criteria to improve quality, reproducibility, efficiency, or safety. This position involves Equipment Qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ) to meet regulatory requirements, creating and executing test protocols, writing validation reports, and designing/executing Measurement System Analysis (MSA). The role also includes Process and Test Method Validation, Standard Operating Procedures creation/revision, applying engineering principles, coordinating with outside suppliers, providing DFM/DFA guidance, developing test methods and fixtures, preparing project proposals, managing manufacturing engineering initiatives, resolving internal/external issues, identifying preventative maintenance requirements, training personnel, delegating tasks, leading cross-functional teams, and authoring Quality System documentation.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Biomedical, or related Engineering from an accredited university
A minimum of 8 years of manufacturing engineering (equipment/process design and support) in a regulated industry such as Medical Device, Pharmaceutical, or food; OR a master’s degree in related field plus 6 years’ experience
A minimum of 1 year of FDA validation experience for equipment qualification and process validation
Ability to effectively create 3D engineering models, assemblies, fixtures, and drawings (Solidworks preferred)
Ability to create proof of principle, experimental designs and collect, interpret, and analyze data using statistical techniques (Minitab preferred)
Strong technical writing skills (planning, protocol writing, execution, report writing)
Demonstrate excellent understanding of medical device product development including risk management methodologies
Knowledge of PLC and HMI programming for equipment troubleshooting or minor modifications (Allen Bradley preferred)
Strong understanding and application of 21 CFR 820 Medical Device Quality System Regulation, especially 21 CFR 820.70 for equipment qualification and 21 CFR 820.75 for process validation (FAT, SAT, IOQ, OQ, PQ, PPQ)
Must be able to work effectively on electrical, mechanical, and/or software related issues associated with equipment
Strong analytical and creative problem-solving skills, able to provide solutions to complex technical challenges, focusing on design for manufacturing on manual and automated applications
Resolve highly sensitive and complex issues within the department
Proficiency utilizing the MS Office Suite (Project, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Outlook)
Demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks and lead a varied workload to meet team objectives
Demonstrated technical coaching and leadership of peers
Strong demonstrated ability to deliver manufacturing projects in a timely manner and execute on high-quality deliverables to meet defined goals
Anticipates the need to shift priorities to provide the best possible response to cross functional teams
Apply strong cognitive ability to collecting, processing, and disseminating information
Strong ability to foster teamwork, collaboration, negotiation, coaching, and influencing others
Make a positive impact on others in support of company goals and a healthy work environment
Excellent time management skills

Nice To Haves

Experience with medical device manufacturing and inspection technologies (heat staking, manual assembly, discrete manufacturing, ultrasonic/laser welding, press assembly, adhesives, leak testing, vision systems, and robotics, preferred)
Experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment preferred, i.e. production 1M+ annual, cycle time < 7 second.
Six Sigma Black Belt (CSSBB) or Lean Six Sigma Certification

Responsibilities

Lead process design and optimization through design of experiments and engineering studies
Lead manufacturing equipment specification, design, development, construction, implementation, or modification
Troubleshoot and implement solutions to aid in the manufacture of the product. Typical solutions require changes to assembly equipment and/or the modification of part/mold design and inspection criteria to improve the quality, reproducibility, efficiency or safety of the manufacturing processes
Equipment Qualification (installation, operational and process qualifications (IQ/OQ/PQ) to meet regulatory requirements
Create test protocols to challenge equipment performance against intended specifications. Execute protocols and write validation reports
Design and execute Measurement System Analysis (MSA) such as Gage R&R in addition to calibration routines and specifications to verify accuracy and precision, repeatability and reproducibility
Process and Test Method Validation to meet regulatory requirements. Includes writing protocols, execution of the protocol, and writing the validation report
Standard Operating Procedures creation, revision and implementation including necessary change order, training and qualification activities
Apply engineering principles and methods to understand and provide solutions to complex technical challenges
Identify and coordinate activities with outside suppliers and consultants as required. Interface with and select suitable vendors for the procurement of equipment
Provide DFM and DFA guidance for development of robust product design in collaboration with Product Development and R&D
Develop test methods and fixtures to prove functionality of sub-assemblies and final product
Select appropriate test methods and analyze test data to challenge the effectiveness of assembly equipment and processes
Prepare overall project proposals including cost estimates and schedule for designated projects. Assign priority and schedule tasks to provide timely solutions to achieve results
Project Manager for manufacturing engineering initiatives, identify scope, schedule, and resources to complete and manage activities to support new processes or equipment
Resolve internal and external (customer or supplier) issues related to manufacturability and performance of product
Identify preventative maintenance requirements
Train personnel on how to maintain and repair equipment
Delegate tasks to other engineers, technicians, and co-ops within the department
Lead cross functional teams and ideation sessions
Work with functional managers and partners to ensure project goals are met
Provide technical guidance and coaching of other engineers within and outside of the manufacturing department
Contributes to project planning and execution to meet schedule and budget requirements
Author Quality System documentation to support all of the responsibilities above, including but not limited to change control, engineering change orders, equipment forms, calibration forms, and preventive maintenance forms
Identify key project constraints such as scope, schedule, budget, resources and risks and will clearly communicate roles, expectations and accountabilities to team members on a regular basis
Define strategic outcomes to meet corporate and pharma partner goals