Manufacturing Engineer - job 1 of 2

• Katalyst Healthcares & Life Sciences is hiring entry level candidates for several positions for contract research in Clinical trials of drugs, biologics and medical devices.
• We have a few immediate job opportunities available in Drug Safety and Pharmacovigilance and Clinical Research field. We work with University hospitals, pharmaceutical companies and recruiting partners.

Responsibilities:

• Support the plant manufacturing effort, with ability to identify problems and specific focus will be in areas of improving quality, waste and equipment efficiencies.
• Application of Transfer functions during troubleshooting and production support (i.e. Statistical Tolerance Analysis, Design for Six Sigma) - Ability to utilize a set of existing tools to aid in the analysis of parts and subsystems.
• Understanding of Manufacturing Statistical methods, such as process capability and Design of Experiments.
• Understands and can apply limited statistical tools used to assist in development and troubleshooting of products and processes.
• Ability to handle projects of a small to moderate scope. Will be required to handle several assignments (project & process duties) simultaneously.
• Responsible for the recommendation of process modifications, all associated documentation.
• Understanding design changes, process improvements, outsourcing, material cost reduction, and other plant efficiency efforts.
• Core Team Member Representation in assigned plant - Basic understanding on the change process and can execute plans with the guidance of a site lead.
• CAPA Execution - Understands the process and can complete CAPA activities with guidance from an SME.
• Engineering Standards such as ASME Y15.4 - Understands and can apply some elements of various standards to engineering drawings.
• ISO compliance, FDA 21 CFR 820 compliance, and cGMP efforts - Understands and has knowledge of FDA and ISO regulations and cGMP.
• Ability to effectively create CAD models, assemblies, and drawings with some guidance from SME.
• Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing Firm understanding and application of many GD&T specifications.
• Technical Writing skills as applied to manufacturing documentation and process development - Experienced in the creation and revision of technical documentation.
  Carries out all other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
• Demonstrates the ability to follow established procedures according to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).

Requirements:

• Requires a bachelor's degree in engineering or related field with 2 years of experience in an engineering role OR MS with at least 1 year of experience in an engineering role.
• Minimum of 2 years of work experience in a manufacturing environment. Preferably in the high-volume production of medical devices . Able to organize and prioritize assignments.
• Familiar with Manufacturing processes knowledge such as Castings, Injection Molding, Sheet Metal, welding, Machined components - Understands some fabrication methods, Sterilization Process and their applications.
• Demonstrates excellent written and verbal communication skills ( English and Spanish ) across all levels.
• Ability to represent functional and operations organization with clarity
• Supports and drives change management within function
• Functional or cross functional liaison with stakeholders concerning operational or project deliverables.
• Ability to manage customer satisfaction initiatives.
• General knowledge and understanding of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) 21 CFR 820 and International Organization for Standardization (ISO); minimum 1 year working in a regulated environment.
• Understanding of Lean Manufacturing initiatives with an emphasis in continuous improvement.
• Six Sigma certification (greenbelt or blackbelt) preferred.
• Basic math/statistics skills. Good experience using Microsoft tools and SAP.
• Willing to work independently and meet deadlines with little supervision.

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