Sr. Manufacturing Engineer

Katalyst HealthCares and Life Sciences

$90K — $120K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, Biomedical, Electrical, Chemical Engineering, or related discipline.
  • 5-8+ years of experience in a regulated manufacturing environment.
  • Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and optimization techniques.
  • Experience with Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies.
  • Hands-on experience with process validation and equipment qualification.
  • Proficient in ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Office applications.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and optimize manufacturing processes for efficiency and productivity.
  • Lead projects from concept to implementation, ensuring timely and cost-effective delivery.
  • Support New Product Introduction (NPI) by creating manufacturing methods and work instructions.
  • Design and implement process improvements using Lean and Six Sigma.
  • Analyze manufacturing data to pinpoint process improvements and minimize waste.
  • Troubleshoot production issues and enforce corrective actions (CAPA).
  • Collaborate with various teams to address manufacturing challenges.

Benefits

  • Mentoring opportunities for junior engineers.
  • Exposure to cross-functional teams and innovative manufacturing solutions.
  • Chance to lead projects in a regulated, quality-focused environment.
  • Participation in continuous improvement initiatives with established methodologies.
  • Developing manufacturing documentation and validation protocols under strict industry standards.
Full Job Description
Job Description:
We are seeking a highly motivated Senior Manufacturing Engineer to support and optimize manufacturing operations by developing robust production processes, improving product quality, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement manufacturing solutions, support new product introductions (NPI), validate equipment and processes, and ensure compliance with quality and regulatory requirements.
Responsibilities:
  • Develop, optimize, and maintain manufacturing processes to improve efficiency, quality, and productivity.
  • Lead manufacturing projects from concept through implementation, ensuring timely delivery and cost-effectiveness.
  • Support New Product Introduction (NPI) by developing manufacturing methods, tooling, and work instructions.
  • Design and implement process improvements using Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies.
  • nalyze manufacturing data to identify process improvements and reduce waste.
  • Troubleshoot production issues and implement effective corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
  • Develop and execute process validation protocols, including IQ, OQ, and PQ, as required.
  • Collaborate with Quality, R&D, Supply Chain, Maintenance, and Operations teams to resolve manufacturing challenges.
  • Create and maintain manufacturing documentation, including SOPs, work instructions, process flow diagrams, PFMEA, and control plans.
  • Support equipment selection, installation, commissioning, and qualification.
  • Participate in design reviews to ensure products are manufacturable and meet quality requirements.
  • Lead root cause investigations using methodologies such as 8D, 5 Whys, and Fishbone Analysis.
  • Ensure compliance with GMP/cGMP, FDA, ISO 9001, ISO 13485, or other applicable industry standards.
  • Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance to manufacturing teams.
  • Support internal, customer, and regulatory audits.
Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, Biomedical, Electrical, Chemical Engineering, or a related discipline.
  • 5-8+ years of manufacturing engineering experience in a regulated manufacturing environment.
  • Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, process optimization, and production support.
  • Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and Continuous Improvement.
  • Hands-on experience with process validation (IQ/OQ/PQ), equipment qualification, and manufacturing documentation.
  • Experience with CAPA, Root Cause Analysis, PFMEA, Control Plans, SPC, and GD&T.
  • Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Office applications.
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
  • bility to lead cross-functional projects and manage multiple priorities.

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