Principal Engineer, Contract Manufacturing

What Contract Manufacturing Engineering contributes to Cardinal Health

Contract Manufacturing Engineering is responsible for developing manufacturing processes production floor layouts and associated tools for external sourced finished medical devices per Cardinal Health specifications.

Review new designs for manufacturability.

Designs process improvements to reduce product cost process cycle time and improved product quality.

Accountabilities

Frequent travel visiting critical CMs multiple times per month on-site; regular on-site presence for others; requires approximately 50% travel within APAC

Manage metrics targets with CMs; evaluate CMs service delivery quality compliance and cost performance

Establish robust tracking and reporting process working cross functionally to ensure compliance with internal/external audit observation deadline or other regulatory commitments and monitor performance

Act as CAHs expert in managing technical logistical and operational aspects of assigned projects and/or processes from initiation through commercialization including change management.

Coordinates process audits supplier audits and 3rd party inspections; provide on-site support for 3rd party inspections

Support preparation of periodic business and operations review meetings

Analyze and support action required for key performance indicators through a balanced scorecard business and operation reviews and continuous improvements across the regions supply chain operation

Escalate risks and tactical operational issues with CMs and CAH

Lead problem solving on production assurance scheduling and replanning

Lead / coordinate capability building product changes / introduction / exit and corrective actions

Take on program manager role for new product launch / supplier onboarding driving successful design transfer and commercial prove-out with cross-functional teams

Qualifications

Bachelors degree in Engineering or related field preferred with preference for Biomedical Engineering Mechatronics or related disciplines

At least 6 years related work experience required in regulated industries preference for medical devices including experience managing contract manufacturers

Preference for experience in PCBA transfers PCBA component qualification or electronics manufacturing

Ability to lead cross functional teams toward operational objectives with effective communication across engineering quality operations and suppliers

Aptitude to contribute to strategic goal setting for department/business unit

Ability to travel approximately 50% of the time

Preferred certifications: Lean Six Sigma PMP etc.

What is expected of you and others at this level

Applies advanced knowledge and understanding of concepts principles and technical capabilities to manage a wide variety of projects

Participates in the development of policies and procedures to achieve specific goals

Recommends new practices processes metrics or models

Works on or may lead complex projects of large scope

Projects may have significant and long-term impact

Provides solutions which may set precedent

Independently determines method for completion of new projects

Receives guidance on overall project objectives

Acts as a mentor to less experienced colleagues

Candidates who are back-to-work people with disabilities without a college degree and Veterans are encouraged to apply.

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