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Job Location drjobs

Bedford, PA - USA

Monthly Salary drjobs

Not Disclosed

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Salary Not Disclosed

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Overview

Position Summary:

Responsible for leading the process engineering and production support of a product or product line. Provides technical leadership and support for continuous improvement team efforts focused on process improvement and optimization. Provides engineering leadership for the design documentation and implementation of assembly methods test methods equipment operation including specification and optimization.

Responsibilities

Key Accountabilities:

Responsible for the resolution of production process issues utilizing problem solving techniques to analyze identify root cause(s) develop and implement solutions.

May be required to act as Product Champion for a specific product or product line with the following leadership responsibilities:

  • The focal point in operations for the products which they have responsibility for.
  • Leads the resolution of production process issues utilizing problem solving techniques to analyze identify root causes) develop and implement solutions.
  • Leads the process engineering and production support activities required for the manufacture of a product line.
  • Provides technical support and leadership for continuous improvement team efforts focused on process improvement and improvements to product manufacturability.
  • Provides technical leadership and handson engineering support including specification and implementation of asse.
  • Responsible for establishing the Manufacturing Quality Plan (MQP) for a product or product line including process flow production floor layout equipment line balancing etc.
  • Writes process procedures change orders equipment specifications validation plans and reports.
  • Performs research on technology equipment and tooling to improve process quality yield or cost
  • Generates proposals for purchase and implementation including cost of ownership ROI and benefit analysis.
  • Performs engineering design of test equipment assembly equipment fixtures and tools; Performs IQ/OQ/PQ validation activities
  • Participates in the introduction of new products into manufacturing; Collaborates with R&D and suppliers to improve product robustness and manufacturability both pre and postrelease.
  • Supervises as assigned personnel in classifications below that of Senior Mfg. Engineer.
  • May lead or participate in Lean Six Sigma projects of significant scope and complexity

Budget Managed (if applicable): N/A

Internal Networking/Key Relationships:

  • To be determined based on department needs

Skills & Capabilities:

  • Ability to plan and conduct work requiring the application of extensive and diversified knowledge of engineering principles in broad areas of assignments
  • Ability to maintain a clear overview of major projects make sound judgments necessitated by available time and technical capacity to meet set objectives

Qualifications

Min Knowledge & Experience Required for the Position:

  • B.S. in Engineering and a minimum of 15 years of experience or an M.S. Degree and a minimum of 10 years of experience
  • Experience in technical support for the manufacturing of instrumentation and/or disposables preferred
  • Experience in Lean and Six Sigma problem solving methodologies preferable

International Mobility Required: No

Travel Requirements:

  • <5 of time

Required Experience:

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Employment Type

Full-Time

Company Industry

Department / Functional Area

Manufacturing

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