Manufacturing Project Engineer

Our client, a Global Leader in the Medical Device Industry has an immediate opening for a Manufacturing Project 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. 

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Position Description (Principle Duties and Responsibilities)

Support Manufacturing/Operations with the integration of a newly acquired organization with Manufacturing Transfer and rollout of Manufacturing processes and enhancements.  

• Support and improve existing processes using Statistical, Lean, Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and Six Sigma methodologies 
• Effectively transfer new products, design changes or line extended devices on to production floor 
• Foster an environment of continuous improvement and provide support to customers in all functional areas 
• Discuss progress and interim findings at periodic design/project review meetings 
• Perform Failure Analyses (FAs) and improve Functionality/Performance of medical devices
• Identify and implement process improvements and machining improvements on production lines
• Reduce Reject Rates(scrap)and optimize manufacturing processes 
• Identify and implement safety improvements on production lines 
• Lead the development and execution of technical protocols and, generation of reports
• Develop and implement operating procedures, standard work, visual work instructions, visual work references
• Provide training to Production for all new product launches and design changes to existing products or processes 
• Expectation of acquired knowledge of FDA/ISO requirements associated with the development of medical devices including Design Control
• Perform other duties as directed or assigned by Manager

Qualifications:

• B.S. engineering degree (mechanical, electrical, biomedical and or chemical industrial) 
• 3+ years related experience 
• Excellent analytical skills and interpersonal communications skills 
• Demonstrated problem solving skills 
• Basic computer skills (word processing, spreadsheets, database) 
• Experience with Engineering Change Orders/Justification and Assembly Procedure Change Orders 
• Experience with Development, Analysis and Implementation of Test Lab Tests/Support 
• Experience in the continuous process improvement and applying Lean Manufacturing techniques preferred 
• Demonstrated ability to plan, track and facilitate projects using applicable tools (e.g. Gantt and Pert Charts etc.)
• Ability to work independently or with a team with multitasking skills 
• Ability to develop and follow systematic troubleshooting procedures to address tool and equipment issues