AxoGen

Manager, Manufacturing & Processing Engineering (Facilities & Validation)

AxoGen$113K — $142K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related discipline with 5 years experience, or Master's Degree with 3 years experience.
  • Preferred background in biotech, biomedical, or pharmaceutical manufacturing.
  • Experience in cGMP with familiarity with AATB and FDA standards is favorable.
  • Strong presentation and communication skills for technical information delivery, including technical writing.
  • Hands-on technical skills are essential.
  • Preferred experience with Lean Six Sigma manufacturing methodologies.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Responsibilities

  • Manage engineering teams for operational functions, ensuring compliance with cGMP and regulations.
  • Partner with HR and senior leadership on employee management processes.
  • Lead and execute complex cross-functional projects that affect operations.
  • Oversee the implementation of new processes into operations, including writing SOPs and training teams.
  • Support Quality System compliance with various federal regulations and standards.
  • Evaluate capital equipment investment and cost reduction strategies.
  • Collaborate with Quality personnel on technical communications regarding quality issues.
  • Utilize statistical tools for troubleshooting processing issues and develop evaluation methods.

Benefits

  • Eligible for an annual bonus.
  • Comprehensive health benefits (medical, dental, vision).
  • Matching 401K plan for retirement savings.
  • Generous paid time off including 9 holidays and 3 floating holidays.
  • Flexible spending accounts for dependent care and medical expenses.
  • Tuition reimbursement for continuous education.
  • Paid parental leave and caregiver leave options.
  • Employee stock purchase plan available.
Full Job Description
Job Summary of the Manager, Manufacturing & Processing Engineering

The Manager, Manufacturing & Processing Engineering will provide focused project leadership and technical support to Operations with an emphasis on production support, decision-making, project management, equipment qualification, standard operating procedures, standard costing, capacity analysis, yield improvements, cost reduction, planning, validations and metrology. The Manager serves as the functional leader for a designated operations area, which may include Manufacturing & Processing Engineering, Packaging & Labeling, Facilities & Validation, Cleaning & Sterilization, or other operational support functions, ensuring alignment with business objectives, regulatory requirements, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements of the Manager, Manufacturing & Processing Engineering
  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related discipline and a minimum of 5 years of related experience OR a Master's Degree in Engineering or related discipline and a minimum of 3 years of related experience.
  • Preferred experience in biotech, biomedical, or pharmaceutical manufacturing.
  • Experience in cGMP with alignment of AATB and FDA standards is preferred.
  • Demonstrated presentation and communication skills at all levels and deliver highly technical information with clarity. This includes technical writing (e.g., protocols, reports, procedures, specifications, portions of regulatory submission documents) as well as preparing and making presentations
  • Demonstrated hands-on technical skills
  • Preferred experience with Lean Six Sigma manufacturing
  • Experience with Microsoft Office Applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

Responsibilities of the Manager, Manufacturing & Processing Engineering

The specific duties of the Manager, Manufacturing & Processing Engineering include but are not limited to:
  • Manages an engineering team supporting one or more operational functions, including Processing, Packaging & Labeling, Facilities & Validation, and Cleaning & Sterilization, ensuring compliance with current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) and all applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
  • Executes actions while partnering with HR and senior leadership such as hiring, transfers, promotions, discharges, assignments, discipline, and compensation changes for assigned employees with the assistance of Human Resources.
  • Plans, leads, and executes complex cross-functional projects impacting operations and other areas of the business.
  • Lead implementation of new processes (e.g. process development associated with new products) into operations including writing SOPs, equipment & process validations, creating specifications, setting up new suppliers, training, and other collaboration with R&D, quality, regulatory, finance, supply chain, etc to successfully launch new processes. Includes leading cross-functional teams and project management to achieve successful implementation.
  • Support Quality System compliance (examples 21 CFR part 820, 21 CFR Part 1271, 21 CFR Part 210/211, ISO 13485, ISO 9001, ISO 14971).
  • Participates, analyzes, and makes recommendations for capital equipment investments, expense budget planning, and cost reduction planning efforts.
  • Partners with Quality personnel for technical communications on quality issues.
  • Utilizes root cause analysis methods and statistical tools to resolve processing issues. Develops and implements methods and procedures for inspecting, testing and evaluating products for acceptability.
  • Ensures lean best practices are used to drive and support the Axogen Processing Center's continuous improvement projects to improve safety, quality, service levels, inventory, and cost.
  • Leads the development and execution of equipment installation, operational qualifications, and process validations while analyzing product or equipment specifications and performance requirements to determine feasibility of new plant equipment or modifying existing equipment.
  • Leads risk management evaluations.
  • Develops and maintains support systems for production work processes.
  • Ensures maintenance of the calibration program.

Location

913 Industrial Drive Place, Vandalia, OH 45377

#LI-AC1

Benefits/Compensation

This position is eligible for an annual bonus.

Benefits offered for this position include Health, Dental, Vision, Matching 401K, Paid Time Off, 9 Paid Holidays + 3 Floating Holidays, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Medical Flexible Spending Accounts, Tuition Reimbursement, Paid Parental Leave, Paid Caregiver Leave, Basic Life Insurance, Supplemental Life Insurance, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, and Disability Insurance, as described in more detail in summary plan descriptions.

Salary Range

$113,903-$142,378 USD

About AxoGen

AxoGen is a leading medical technology company dedicated to peripheral nerve repair. The company's portfolio of products includes Avance Nerve Graft, AxoGuard Nerve Connector, AxoGuard Nerve Protector, and AxoWrap. These products are used in a variety of surgical procedures to repair and protect peripheral nerves. AxoGen's products are designed to improve surgical outcomes and reduce recovery time for patients. The company is headquartered in Alachua, Florida and has operations in the United States, Europe, and Asia.
Learn more about AxoGen
Size
428 employees
Market Cap
$408.8 million
Industry
Net Income
-$23.7 million
Founded
2002
5 Year Trend
+25.4%
Revenue
$112.3 million
NASDAQ

Similar Jobs

More Jobs at AxoGen

More Pharmaceuticals & Biotech Jobs

Find similar Manager, Manufacturing & Processing Engineering (Facilities & Validation) jobs: