Manufacturing Engineer

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION:

MAIN PURPOSE OF ROLE

The manufacturing engineer position develops and implements optimal, cost-effective manufacturing processes and methods in accordance with product specifications and quality standards; recommends and implements improvements to production processes, methods and controls; is also responsible for the activities related to instalation and validation of production lines as well as the lifecycle managment of equipments.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Daily support to the manufacturing activities in order to to meet established goals for safety, quality, cost and production. 
• Monitors and analyzes data related to key performance indicators  such as yield, nonconforming material or leadtime.  If indicators show an adverse trend, works with the functional team to plan and implement appropiate changes.
• Prepares product and process reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
• Uses statistical techniques to facilitate decision making and to draw conclusions from available data. 
• Performs installation/validation activities for new or existent production lines, meeting regulatory requirements.  That includes equipments,  process, product and test method  validations.  Estimates  validation activities cost and assures it is budgeted withing financial cycle.
• Identifies, selects, and purchases  equipment/fixtures according to production requirements, due to obsolescence, redundancy or line capacity expansion. 
• Has direct relation with vendors to define equipment suitability.
• Keeps equipment operational by coordinating calibration, maintenance and repair services; following manufacturer's instructions and established procedures; requesting special service when needed.   
• Analyzes equipment data, trends, and performance to assure correct lifecycle management. 
• Analyzes equipment data, trends, and performance to assure correct lifecycle management. 
• Knowledge and expertise on product requirements and specifications.  Understands potential risks related to product malfunctions.
• Supports product changes activities such as new materials evaluation, vendor changes, specification change request analysis
• Assures that production lines output meet the specifications of the product.  Has clear criteria of conforming/ non conforming product and the test methods used for verifying conformance.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor degree in Electromechanical Engineering.
• 3-7 years of working experience on similar roles.
• Statistical techniques knowledge (DOE, SPC).  
• Willing to travel.
• Familiar with Lean manufacturing concepts and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Knowledge of FDA, GMP and ISO guidelines.
• Experience leading validation plans for medical industry products and processes and leading root cause problem solving methodologies.
• Computer software knowledge (Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point). 
• Intermediate command of English (written and speaking). Required
• Availability to work in mixed shift (Monday thru Friday 3:30 pm - until 10:00 pm and Saturdays 8:00 am - 3:30 pm)

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