The Material Engineer will perform a variety of engineering assignments utilizing a wide range of engineering principles. This role operates at a high technical expertise level involving planning development and design of materials equipment and processes. The successful candidate will lead cross-functional initiatives manage multiple projects and advocate for continuous improvement in technology and processes.
Responsibilities:
Plans conducts and manages multiple engineering projects across various disciplines.
Performs vendor proposal analysis and justification of capital and expense projects for project development of medium complexity.
Develops implements and qualifies material equipment and/or process enhancements/changes that will improve product quality yield process sustainability efficiency and safety.
Demonstrates a strong analytical approach to problem-solving to deliver innovative solutions.
Provides project management for supplier changes to processes systems tools and/or equipment at external suppliers or internal JJSV.
Performs root cause analysis for problem-solving and improvement of manufacturing equipment processes and systems.
Prepares and maintains all associated project documentation including change management and quality system records.
Works with agility to solve unplanned downtime or excessive rejects and proactively develops solutions to increase uptime.
Coordinates cross-functional teams of engineers suppliers and technicians to achieve project completion.
Acts as a lead in activities with internal customers and outside vendors from design through feasibility and start-up.
Demonstrates strong leadership and a clear identifiable work ethos within the team.
*Perform other duties assigned.*
Requirements
Minimum 5 years of significant engineering and/or operational experience (medical device industry highly preferred). Experience with molding processes highly preferred.
Experience working with validations and processing technical documents (DOE/OQ/PQ).
Experience working with nonconformance investigations and CAPAs.
Experience working in a regulated industry preferably medical devices in an FDA environment.
Experience working with suppliers is a plus.
Proficiency in AutoCAD/Inventor.
Relevant experience with statistical design and analysis of experiments.
Six Sigma Green Belt/Black Belt accreditation is a plus.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills root-cause analysis and risk assessments with strong attention to detail.
Ability to work independently with good interpersonal and communication skills and proven leadership abilities.
Project Management experience preferred.
Fluent in English (spoken and written).
Bachelor s Degree in Engineering required.
100% On-Site role in A asco.
Flexibility to manage multiple priorities simultaneously as well as different work schedules as needed by the business.