Technical Lead, Manufacturing LineNPI - Product Innovation | Onsite | Northridge, CA or San Diego, CAWe're seeking a
Technical Lead, Manufacturing Line to provide engineering leadership for safe, compliant, efficient, and reliable manufacturing operations.
This role will serve as the
primary technical/engineering lead for process validation, equipment reliability, product quality, capacity expansion, continuous improvement, and
New Product Introduction (NPI).
Key Responsibilities- Lead process validations, equipment qualifications, and manufacturing changes
- Support NPI, process development, line readiness, technology transfer, and scale-up
- Develop and optimize manufacturing processes, equipment, layouts, and production methods
- Partner with Operations, Quality, R&D, Regulatory, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing Engineering
- Ensure manufacturing processes comply with FDA QSR, ISO 13485, and internal procedures
- Troubleshoot equipment/process issues and lead root-cause and corrective actions
- Identify and mitigate technical risks affecting safety, quality, delivery, and production continuity
- Provide technical leadership for capital equipment, automation, and facility upgrades
- Analyze manufacturing metrics including yield, capacity, throughput, LBM, and OEE
- Drive continuous improvement and manufacturing efficiency initiatives
- Serve as the primary technical escalation point for the manufacturing line, including product launches and post-launch support
- Mentor and provide technical guidance to manufacturing and process engineers
Key Skills & Experience- Strong Manufacturing Engineering / Technical Leadership background
- Proven NPI / New Product Introduction experience
- Experience with process validation and equipment qualification
- Strong knowledge of FDA QSR and ISO 13485
- Manufacturing process development and optimization
- Experience with automation, capital equipment, and manufacturing scale-up
- Knowledge of Lean/continuous improvement and OEE
- Strong root-cause analysis and problem-solving skills
- Experience in medical device or other regulated manufacturing strongly preferred
- Excellent cross-functional leadership and communication skills
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