What are the responsibilities and job description for the Continuous Improvement Specialist position at Cook Medical?
Overview
The Manufacturing Engineering Specialist in Continuous Improvement works to improve and support COOK's production processes, and works within an interdisciplinary team of engineers, specialists, and technicians, and with other functions, to advance the strategic goals of the company.
Responsibilities
Independently produce, organize, and maintain documentation or systems critical to the function of the engineering team or department.- Run short-term, long-term, and / or system-focused projects, or complete significant tasks critical to projects.- Possess and demonstrate expert skill level in designing,improving and troubleshooting manual and / or automated processes and systems- Installs, qualifies, and validates equipment and processes in the production area to improve yield and / or reduce cycle time.- Develop or revise documents and procedures such as Graphic Instructions, Work Instructions, and Standard Operating Procedures- Implement corrective and preventative actions for manufacturing related issues, scrap, and Non-conformances- Drive the development and execution of experimentation and testing to enable process characterization, optimization, and troubleshooting of processes and equipment- Build prototypes, develop manufacturing processes, perform testing, and / or develop appropriate documentation based on area of focus within the engineering department.- Troubleshoot design, process, testing, and / or documentation issues.- Use judgment and experience to independently accomplish project objectives.- Maintain high knowledge level related to the team's focus and relevant company systems.- Serve as a mentor, trainer, and resource to the team within area of expertise.- Identify areas for improvement and offer solutions.- Prioritize work based on assigned goals- Read, comprehend and follow product and packaging specifications and manufacturing instructions and drawings.- Must maintain all training requirements for the position, while seeking out opportunities for continuous development and growth.- Adhere to the Quality Management System and its processes to meet FDA 21 CFR 820, ISO 13485, and other applicable regulatory requirements.
Must work and interact effectively and professionally with and for others throughout various levels of the global organization.- Must strictly adhere to safety requirements.- Maintain regular and punctual attendance.- Must maintain company quality and quantity standards.- Must have effective communication skills and ability to work in a collaborative and independent work situations and environments withminimal supervision.- Ability to remain calm and receptive in fast paced situations.
Qualifications
- AS or BS degree in relevant field; or experience of such kind and amount as to provide a comparable background.- 2 years experience that relates directly to the above essential job functions / duties.- Experience working independently and with minimal supervision.- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Software (ie : Word, Excel).
Physical Requirements :
Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to be employed in the United States. Cook does not intend to provide sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B or TN status) for this employment position.
Requisition ID2024-15583
Posting Date3 months ago(11 / 15 / 2024 1 : 16 PM)
Job Location(s)Bloomington IN United States
Job LocationsUS-IN-Bloomington
Position TypeFull Time
CompanyCook Inc - Bloomington
CategoryEngineering
