Process Engineer

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This role does not offer sponsorship for work authorization. External applicants must be eligible to work in the US. 

Your Role

The Process Engineer 1 is an entry level engineering position responsible for supporting the manufacture and testing of high purity filters, prioritizing safety, and maintaining a focus on quality, process control, electro-mechanical assembly, and material handling. You are responsible for establishing operating specifications and implementing and improving basic manufacturing techniques You will closely monitor the performance of machinery, automated equipment, and tools to verify their efficiency and investigate and initiate corrective action for challenging problems and deficiencies to ensure product quality. This position works with higher level engineers to ensure process stability with a focus on maximizing safety, quality, yields, and productivity and requires collaboration with cross functional team to assess risk, disposition product, and resolve problems. Daily tasks to include the following:

• Maintains efficiency and upkeep of critical manufacturing equipment through effective troubleshooting techniques.
• Exchanges ideas with other team members and participates in process improvements and changes.
• Takes responsibility for project tasks and drives to meet deadlines.
• Completes basic process engineering assessments and uses data to appropriately disposition product.
• Provides process support on assigned Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Corrective Action Preventive Action (CAPA), implementing robust solutions to address root cause.
• Generates, reviews, and approves engineering, manufacturing, and quality procedures necessary to support production operation, equipment validation/revalidation, and product launch.
• Ensures adherence to Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP).
• Implements basic level changes to reduce process waste and variation and improve yields and product performance.
• Reviews capital equipment fabrication activities to ensure manufacturing, installation, and operational testing conform to industry standards, and user requirements.
• Generates capital requests to support new processes and capital equipment purchase.
• Participates in equipment and process validations activities, including protocol and report writing, review and execution.
• Initiate, reviews/approves change requests in Change Management system.
• Develops implementation solutions to support operational needs.

Who You Are

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering or other engineering discipline.

OR

• High school diploma or GED.
• 8+ years of experience in an FDA regulated medical device manufacturing facility, pharmaceutical facility or other regulated industry supporting automated or manual assembly processes.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering.
• Electro-Mechanical, instrument and pneumatic knowledge along with 2+ years of experience applying this knowledge to process/equipment troubleshooting.
• Experience analyzing data sets, applying statistical analysis principles, and clearly summarizing conclusions/results.
• Familiarity with EH&S, ISO, cGMP, and other regulatory requirements in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience reading and understanding basic mechanical and electrical drawings and P&ID’s.
• Experience with Microsoft products, Minitab, and CAD software packages.
• Understand safe work practices and experience in lockout, tag out, electrical safety, etc.
• Lean/Six Sigma experience, with green or black belt.

What we offer: We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We celebrate all dimensions of diversity and believe that it drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress!
 
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