Manufacturing Engineer

Manufacturing Engineering Role

In this Manufacturing Engineering role, you will provide Engineering technical knowledge to resolve production issues and implement changes in a Medical Device Manufacturing Facility to support the sites Continuous Improvement journey. This will include providing technical leadership on cleaning, sealing and packaging Medical devices and working with the team to meet cell efficiency and monthly targets, improve reliability, reduce scrap and validation of new machinery and equipment.

This role will really suit an innovative problem solver with a positive attitude who enjoys a fast paced working environment.

Key Areas of Responsibility

• Ensure quality of process and product as defined in appropriate OS and Material specifications.
• Ensure GMPs and system safety.
• Support capital acquisition activity from specifying equipment, contract negotiation, Installation and validation.
• Provide training for manufacturing team members.
• Interface with Materials Science, Design and Quality Assurance departments to provide customer with a quality product in a timely manner.
• Validation, Appraisal and support of machining suppliers and raw material suppliers e.g. packaging components.
• Communicate and participate in system and process troubleshooting with support team members and with external agents.
• Lead and participate cross functional and cross divisional process improvement initiatives.
• Provide engineering support for new Product and new process introduction, ensuring that all activities are completed and documented in accordance with Stryker New product Development Process.
• Process validation for products and processes; VP, IQ, OQ, PQ and associated documentation.
• Conduct Gauge R&R studies for products and new processes.
• Carry out structured problem solving.
• Application and development of statistical tools for use in driving continuous improvement projects.
• All other duties as assigned.

Key Requirements

• Level 8 Degree in Engineering, Science or related discipline
• Has 0- 2 years' experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Business understanding of operations and manufacturing principles.
• High level of PC Skills required.
• Flexibility essential.
• Strong communication skills with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Self-starter with demonstrated efficient work methods, analytical & problem solving skills and ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast paced environment.
• The individual should enjoy working in a dynamic and results motivated team environment.
• Knowledge of FDA requirements.
• Knowledge of six sigma and Lean Manufacturing
• Ability to effectively work cross-functionally with Advanced Operations, Quality, etc.