Principal Process Development Engineer

Job Type

Full-time

Description

Job Summary

The Principal Process Development Engineer position leads the development, improvements and implementation of optimal cost-effective and compliant manufacturing processes and methods in accordance with product specifications and quality standards.

Essential Functions

• Works independently to drive project completion by developing the processes used to manufacture component, sub-assemblies, and FG devices.
• Provides leadership and coaches less experienced engineers and technicians.
• Acts as the liaison between development and operations.
• Coaches less experienced engineers and technicians.
• Advocates for the process to ensure they are repeatable and can capably produce product that meets the design requirements.
• Prepares and presents detailed plans necessary to complete assigned projects.
• Develops schedule milestones, coordinates resources, facility and equipment for assigned projects.
• Assists in improving the system of production controls, standard operating procedures, safety, quality control and training.
• Prepares and maintains detailed layouts of buildings and equipment.
• Coordinates the manufacturing launch of new / revised products including establishing goals, training team members and evaluating results.
• Designs, develops and tests as well as sources various tools, machinery and equipment for recommended manufacturing methods while providing ROI analysis.
• Performs product / process analysis for production and quality metrics.
• Write engineering change orders to process changes to manufacturing documents, drawing, and Bill of Materials.
• Support company finance, accounting, human resources, quality, regulatory, and clinical departments as necessary to ensure compliance with requirements.
• Recommend, support and implement improvements, modifications, or additions that will improve work processes.
• Take the lead in analyzing the need for new process development and to meet company needs including specifying, ordering, installing and validating new equipment or processes.
• Prepare justification for capital expenditures.
• Aid in production transfers from R&D to manufacturing.
• Propose potential new manufacturing technologies, including automation and new equipment.
• Contribute to the definition, development and implementation of LEAN manufacturing initiatives.

Requirements

Education, Experience, Required Skills

Physical Requirements

Summary of Benefits

Compensation

Salary : $130,000 - $160,000