MFG & PROCESS TECHNICIAN V
Diagnoses problems and performs maintenance of complex equipment; ensures specific manufacturing behaviors are in line with practice and operation standards.
Key Responsibilities :
- New Product / Process Development
- Execute process and test method validation along with design, develop, and qualify tooling / equipment
- Using problem solving and DMAIC tools to solve processes and process improvements
- New Product Introductions
- Manage product transfers from new product development to operations or product transfers from site to site.
- Develop bills of materials and assembly methods documentation while providing any training needed to technicians and assemblers.
- Team Leadership (Primary)
- An effective communicator that prepares status reports, modifies schedules, and manages project plans.
- Communicate to stakeholders, customers, and others informed of project status and / or related issues
- Ability to coordinate a team of engineers and technicians and direct technical work
- Coach / mentor technical topics to junior engineers and technicians during product transfers
- Collaborate effectively with other departments, including Quality, R&D, NPD, and Operations.
- Project Management (Supporting)
- Manage your project timelines and resources effectively.
- Work with cross functional teams while being self-driven
- Manage activities with risk to the project timelines, developing contingency plans, while outlining deliverables and milestones
- Quality, Safety and Regulatory Compliance (Supporting)
- Work with Quality Team to ensure all manufacturing processes and equipment comply with FDA regulations, ISO standards, and other relevant industry guidelines
- Comply with safety and security procedures and report potentially unsafe conditions when using equipment and materials properly
- Manage design requirements like Bioburden or Particulates, Biocompatibility and Cleanroom Environment compatibility
Required Skills & Experience :
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Plastics, Chemical, Biomedical or Mechanical Engineering preferred1 year of working experience in the Medical Device IndustryThorough understanding of Quality Management Systems (QMS) requirements that involve :Process MappingManufacturing Process InstructionsDOE and Process CharacterizationOQ / PQ Protocol and ReportsIQ / OQ Protocols and ReportsPFMEAsMVP / MVRs.Experience in technically leading a team of engineers and technicians across multiple projectsMedical Device New Product Development which includes process development and characterization along with equipment / fixture design and qualification and test method and process validationsHands-on experience with complex steerable or multi-lumen catheter assembly development and manufacturing with that includes manufacturing technologies with mandrel design, PTFE assembly, reflow, braiding, tipping and extrusionExperience with design controls, FDA regulation, GMP practices, and QSR requirementsCAD proficiency - SolidWorks and MastercamMS Office proficiencyExperience in : Arena / Flex SimAbility to achieve goals with effective planning and prioritization skills to meet immediate and long-range needs with independenceMust be well-organized, detail-oriented, with excellent oral and written communication skillYellow Belt (desirable)American Visa (desirable)Power BI (desirable)Typically requires 5-6 years or more of related work experience. Requires high school diploma. Completion of an AA degree or equivalent is preferred.
Values : Integrity, Accountability, Inclusion, Innovation, Teamwork