Overview

Position Summary

Responsible for leading the process engineering and production support of a product or product line. Provides technical leadership and support for continuous improvement team efforts focused on process improvement and optimization. Provides engineering leadership for the design, documentation and implementation of assembly methods, test methods, equipment operation, including specification and optimization.

Responsibilities

Key Accountabilities:

Responsible for the resolution of production process issues utilizing problem solving techniques to analyze, identify root cause(s), develop and implement solutions
Responsible for delivering long-term cross functional impactful projects on time and on budget
May be required to act as Product Champion for a specific product or product line with the following leadership responsibilities

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The focal point in operations for the products which they have responsibility for.
Leads the resolution of production process issues utilizing problem solving techniques to analyze, identify root cause(s), develop and implement solutions.
Leads the process engineering and production support activities required for the manufacture of a product line.
Provides technical support and leadership for continuous improvement team efforts focused on process improvement and improvements to product manufacturability.
Provides technical leadership and hands-on engineering support, including specification and implementation of assembly/test methods and process optimization.

Provides technical support for continuous improvement efforts conducting root cause analysis then formulating and implementing corrective action proposals

Responsible for establishing the Manufacturing Quality Plan (MQP) for a product or product line including process flow, production floor layout, equipment, line balancing, etc.

Writes process procedures, change orders, equipment specifications, validation plans, and reports

Performs research on technology, equipment, and tooling to improve process quality, yield, or cost; Generates proposals for purchase and implementation, including cost of ownership, ROI and benefit analysis

Performs engineering design of test equipment, assembly equipment, fixtures, and tools; Performs IQ/OQ/PQ validation activities

Participates in the introduction of new products into manufacturing; Collaborate with R&D and suppliers to improve product robustness and manufacturability both pre- and post-release

Supervises (as assigned) personnel in classifications below that of Senior Mfg. Engineer

May lead or participate in Lean Six Sigma projects of significant scope and complexity

Budget Managed (if applicable)

Internal Networking/Key Relationships

To be determined based on department needs

Skills & Capabilities:

Functional/technical skills

Qualifications

Min Knowledge & Experience required for the position:

B.S. in Engineering and a minimum of 12 years of experience or an M.S. Degree and at least 8 years of experience
Experience in technical support for the manufacturing of instrumentation and/or disposables preferred
Experience in Lean and Six Sigma problem solving methodologies preferred

International Mobility:

Required: no

Travel Requirements:

<5% of time

Senior Manufacturing Engineer II