Adds value through knowledge in process engineering; supports the stabilization and lifecycle of continuous improvement projects from identification to execution and closure in terms of cost, quality, efficiency and cycle time. Quick response to operations in: technical resolutions, change of direction, manufacturing scalability, process/product development of operations and replacement of materials. You can complete projects in your work area or with suppliers, to provide an uninterrupted flow of components for assembly operations, which have the established requirements of instruments, quality, cost and delivery times.
**Responsibilities**:
- You must know and follow the policies and procedures of the company in which you work related to work activities in your area of responsibility, as well as ensure that subordinates are aware of and follow the company's policies and procedures related to your work activities and area of responsibility.
- Complete trainings in the area of responsibility within the allotted time period. Training is required for changes and implementations of existing policies and procedures, new functions, etc. Complete the required retraining in areas such as safety and environment.
- Follow all company security policies and safety precautions within the work area. Promote safety to all associates entering the work area.
- Responsible for the leadership and execution of projects focused on reducing the variation caused by process and / or product design that positively influences the metrics of the business, strategic directions and financial results.
- Maintain updated work plans for projects throughout the year such as design changes in the core products of the business (extension of product lines), process changes and cost improvement projects
- Identify and execute cost improvement projects to support manufacturing and/or supplier supply chain objectives
- Manage technical projects on your manufacturing site and / or with suppliers, to improve the process of capacity, maintenance, instrument assembly capacity and the performance of the instruments produced
- Provide technical support for the approval and validation of changes and improvements in processes within your manufacturing site and / or with the supplier.
- Provide technical support for the resolution of component quality issues
- Potentially coordinate supervisory activities in technical areas of MEST (Manufacturing Engineering Science and Technology) (RMI/CAD/BOM)
- Maintain supply chain continuity by qualifying and validating tools through component approval procedures
- It ensures the closure of non-conformities of component problems, in addition to their timely correction, in addition to the approval of control plans within your area or suppliers
- Is responsible for communicating business-related matters or opportunities to the next managerial level
- For those who supervise or manage personnel, they are responsible for ensuring that subordinates follow all of the Company's guidelines related to Health, Safety and Environment practices and that all necessary resources to do so are available and in good condition, if applicable.
- Is responsible for ensuring personal and Company compliance with all Federal, State and Local company regulations, policies and procedures
- Performs other assigned tasks as needed
**Qualifications**:
- Bachelors with preference for Master's or Doctorate in Business, Science or Engineering, preferably
- 4 to 6 years of experience in a product development and/or manufacturing environment, or comparable experience
- Experience in medical product industry is preferable
- Bilingual (English Spanish), preferably
- Must be able to work 2nd Shift: Monday - Friday, 3:30pm - 12am
- Possess skills in group dynamics, ability to work multifunctionally and obtain collaboration between multiple functional groups
- Effective communication skills, written, oral and in presentation
- Project management skills, ability to lead teams in different locations executing projects
Technical skills, preferably:
- Tool design - Product/process risk assessment - Cleaning validations - Equipment design and automation - Interplant transfer - Development and validation of test methods - Lean and Six Sigma Skills - Process validation - Design validation and verification - Operations Management - Process Technical Writing - Regulatory Knowledge - Plastic Injection Molding
Technical skills, preferably:
- Plastics Processing - Mechanical and electrical skills - Process characterizations - Geometric Dimensions and Tolerances (GD&T) - FEA (Finite Element Analysis) - Knowledge of polymers - Chemical Processing - Electrical, Electronic and PLC - DFMA (Design for Manufacturing and Assembly) - Assembly process and equipment development - Development of calibrators and metrology - PLC (troubleshooting)
Knowledge of products and operations processes of the company preferably
- Knowledge of the company's quality system
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