Our client, a Global Leader in the Medical Device Industry, has an immediate opening for a Manufacturing Engineer for a 12-month+ contract.  Our client offers results-driven people a place where they can make a difference - every day!  You will also have the opportunity to work with other like-minded, self-directed and detail-oriented Top Talents in an extremely collaborative and professional environment.  

Provides engineering support to a manufacturing process, project or function. Evaluates manufacturing outcomes and implements continuous improvements and cost efficiencies. Supports NPI and new equipment/process introductions. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Support engineering and project management in the installation, and commissioning of new equipment.
• Develop equipment and utility layouts using AutoCAD (or similar) to support department relocation and installation of new equipment.
• Support installation of new equipment, including layout planning, utility coordination, and integration into existing processes.
• Interface with OEMs, contractors, and internal engineering teams to resolve design gaps and coordinate field changes on the fly.
• Develop and maintain process FMEAs and control plans for new and existing equipment.
• Complete process validations including VP, URS, IQ, OQ, PQ and associated documentation.
• Develop appropriate supporting documentation, SOPs and work instructions compliant with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
• Collaborate with product and manufacturing engineering, equipment vendors, maintenance technicians and operations leadership to troubleshoot process and equipment issues.
• Support line performance monitoring and lead practical problem solving (PPS) projects to remediate systemic issues.
• Participating in advocacy activities of a more advanced technical, tactical, or strategic nature.

What you need

• B.S. in Engineering or related field required.
• Two years' experience in manufacturing engineering, mechanical engineering, or related field.
• Demonstrated interest and experience supporting manufacturing operations, troubleshooting automation equipment, and implementing process improvements.
• Hands-on technical contributor comfortable working on the floor, assisting with equipment placement, alignment, and startup activities.

Preferred qualifications:

• Medical Device industry experience (ie. internship).
• Demonstrated experience writing and executing validations (IQ, OQ, PV, etc.).
• Demonstrated hands on experience working in a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrates excellent interpersonal communication, collaborative teamwork, and problem solving.
• Familiarity with reading electrical schematics