Principal Process Engineer

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The Role

Reporting to the Process Engineering Manager the Principal Process Engineer is responsible for providing technical leadership in supporting day-to-day production within the Biotools manufacturing areas and effectively implementing improvement and change projects.  In addition, the Principal Process Engineer will mentor and coach Process Engineers by providing technical direction and guidance.

Duties:

•    Lead the Process Engineering team in the area to achieve goals & targets.  Provide day-day technical support for processing issues or changes to existing manufacturing processes.
•    Mentor, coach and supervise Process Engineers and support the Process Engineering Manager in building personal development plans for each team member. Ensure that each Process Engineer is clear with respect to their own areas of responsibilities and associated accountabilities
•    Lead investigations into process, product and quality issues to achieve long term solutions. Using Root Cause Analysis methodology, and the implementation of robust corrective and preventative actions.  This includes technical support and contact with external Merck personnel and customers on process and product lines.
•    Identify, develop and implement improvement projects, using Lean Six Sigma tools and manufacturing data where appropriate, in the areas of: 
o    Efficiency improvement.
o    Scrap reduction.
o    Product quality improvement.
o    Cost reduction.
o    Safety enhancement.
•    Provide leadership to a team of engineers, supporting their development plans, identifying training needs, and setting individual goals and objectives.  Manage and build systems and processes for knowledge retention.
•    Oversee the execution of Process/Product Validations within the area as they arise, in conjunction with Quality/Validation/Operations groups.  Develop and execute plans and compile relevant reports as required.
•    Maintain and develop manufacturing process documentation and procedures. All process changes and modifications to be documented. Ensure this documentation is updated as necessary to reflect increased process knowledge and understanding.
•    Support the management of the plant BOMs and COR systems. Develop expertise in SAP.
•    Ensure compliance with GMP and Safety requirements on new and existing equipment.
•    Lead and co-ordinate Risk Mitigation initiatives such as FMEA and Risk Assessments.  Identify and develop risk-based approach to change management in conjunction with QA groups.

Who you are

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/ BioMedical/ Process Engineering or similar 
• 5+ years relevant experience, preferably within Medical Device industry or other regulated environments.
• Working knowledge of Product & Process validations essential
• Working Knowledge of the following would be an advantage but not a requirement: 
  • Automated / Semi Automated assembly equipment.
  • Injection moulding and mould tools.
  • High precision Punch & Die Sets.
  • Heat sealing, ultrasonic welding, leak testing, vision systems.
  • OEE Line performance methodology.
  • RCA methodology
  • Minitab/ Lean 6 Sigma techniques
  • AutoCAD
  • Microsoft Excel to an advanced level
  • Power BI
   
• Excellent verbal, written & interpersonal communication skills
• The ability to lead a team and work effectively within a team environment.
• Self-motivated with the ability to learn new technologies & skills in a timely manner.
• Process driven and experienced in standardizing and simplifying work processes
• Leadership & Influencing Skills
• Strong organisational, time management and planning ability.
• Computer literate Minitab, Excel, Word, Powerpoint etc.
• Excellent engineering ability
• Experience in working in a complex matrix organization
• Demonstrate a high level of responsiveness to internal customers (e.g. production)
• Methodical work approach.

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