Associate Engineer - Savannah, GA

VetJobs; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Schein in Savannah, GA is seeking an Engineering Associate to support product and process development in dental and medical fields. You will learn GMP and regulatory requirements and contribute to design, validation, and manufacturing improvements.

The role spans process, design/development, and software tasks, including creating documentation, performing validations, and learning new product introduction processes. It is onsite with minimal travel and includes comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret operating and maintenance instructions, technical drawings, industry standards and procedures.
• Ability to write routine and technical reports and correspondence.
• Detail oriented with strong organizational and communication skills.
• Proficient with MS Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Provide key engineering functions on one or more teams.
• Present deliverables to team leaders and stakeholders.
• Own deliverables within larger projects and ensure timely completion.
• Learn the intended use and requirements of dental and medical devices.
• Support design, development, testing and documentation activities.
• Assist with process validations and regulatory documentation (IQ/OQ/PQ).
• Develop and maintain engineering drawings and related documentation.

Skills

Reading technical documents

Report writing

Attention to detail

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's or Masters in Engineering

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Job Description

ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS - Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. If you have the required skill set, education requirements, and experience,

All positions are onsite, unless otherwise stated.

Our Culture

Provides a safe and welcoming environment where team members can balance their lives and develop their careers. All people and experiences are valued and respected. Different perspectives are encouraged and lead to better results. This makes us who we are and enables us to be a world‑class healthcare organization. All who join us are accountable to this charge.

Our Philosophy

Quality products sold with integrity has been the hallmark of Brasseler USA from the beginning. Brasseler USA’s strong reputation of providing high quality, clinician endorsed and innovative dental and medical instrumentation nationally has spanned over 40 years. We have been offering a full‑range of products made in the USA since 1976. Many of our products are manufactured at our headquarters in Savannah, GA.

Job Overview

This role will be responsible for providing engineering skills to support product and process development in dental and medical fields. The Associate will learn and apply the latest standards and best practices in process, design, and validation of health care products. Responsibilities include developing creative solutions in areas of product design, develop and characterize new robust manufacturing processes and develop a deep understanding of the latest GMP and regulatory requirements. Must be able to execute on project deliverables to meet project and site goals.

General

• Provide key engineering functions on one or more teams
• Present deliverables to team leaders
• Own deliverables within larger projects
• Learn the intended use and functional requirements of dental and medical devices

Process

• Provide manufacturing engineering support for production and assembly operations.
• Develop an understanding of key performance indicators (KPIs) that influence processes.
• Participate in reviews of process design for compliance with engineering principles, company standards, customer contract requirements, and related specifications.
• Analyze equipment to establish operating data, conduct experimental tests and evaluate the results
• Prepare the production "package" including work instructions, travelers, drawings, labeling, etc.
• Complete equipment and process validations (IQ, OQ, PQ).
• Learn/master common components and equipment as well as specifications, reliability requirements, and regulatory requirements
• Assist and learn in initiatives for the development, introduction, improvement and sustainment of manufacturing processes.

Design/Development

• Use engineering training in the design, development, testing, documentation and manufacturing of products with adherence to industry & GMP standards
• Contribute to design history file (DHF) creation including design review meetings, phase signoffs, and final transitions to manufacturing.
• Learn and support the design control process (DMR, DHF, Technical Files, etc.)
• Create drawings, documentation, and specification for products as well as maintenance of documentation for existing products.
• Assist with design models, drawing details, assembly drawings, and associated engineering documentation with 3‑D parametric modeling software, MS Word, EXCEL and MS Power Point.
• Assist and learn in continuous improvement activities focused on current product performance and costs.
• Support final product verification and validation.
• Update documentation for existing products.
• Update work instructions, travelers, drawings, labeling, etc. based on guidance from senior staff regarding changing regulatory requirements.
• Learn and supports the new product introduction process from conceptualization through introduction to manufacturing.
• Learn and supports the new product development process.
• Work to learn/master new product introduction (NPI) requirements
• Learn and provide support in voice of customer (VOC) surveys.
• Carry out testing of new products to evaluate performance and provide data for improvements/innovation.
• Work to learn/master sterilization, material characterization, cleaning validations, metrology, and inspection techniques.
• Work to learn/master industry standards and local regulations pertaining to the environment, health, and safety.

Software

• Develop software and controls for manufacturing applications.
• Support/learns about translating physical manufacturing workflow requirements to software requirements.
• Design, develop, debug, maintain, and document software components. Support/learn about software and formatting across multiple applications and processes throughout the site.
• Provide software support for SLA, 3D Printing, CNC Milling, Laser Marking and Laser Trimming, X‑Ray Tomography, and manufacturing systems integration with commercial software system ERP, MES and data warehousing systems.
• Support/learn User Acceptance Testing scenarios and protocols.
• Complete process validations (IQ, OQ, PQ) within Operations to 21 CFR Part 11 compliance.
• Support/learn development and implementation of Application Programming Interfaces (APIs)
• Support/learn integration of multiple components from various sources into software applications.
• Support/learn drafting of high‑level technical architecture.

Electro/Mechanical

• Support the design and assembly of devices and equipment that blend electrical and mechanical components.
• Support the development of equipment and devices at all stages, from concept creation to production tooling.
• Aim to optimize safety, economy, reliability, sustainability, and quality.
• Design equipment tooling to improve machine and process efficiency.
• Perform maintenance on process equipment.
• Learn/master the equipment and control systems utilized in the assigned manufacturing area.
• Generate accurate and controlled documents pertaining to process equipment.

Auto req ID

479296BR

Minimum Education Required

Bachelors

Job Category

Engineering

SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

• Bachelor’s or Masters Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Physics, Computer sciences)
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as operating and maintenance instructions, technical drawings, industrial standards and procedure manuals
• Ability to write routine and technical reports and correspondence.
• Detail oriented, and ability to organize, document and communicate across the organization.
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and MS Power Point

GENERAL SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

• Basic understanding of industry practices
• General proficiency with tools, systems, and procedures
• Basic planning/organizational skills and techniques
• Good decision making, analysis and problem solving skills
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Basic presentation and public speaking skills
• Basic interpersonal skills
• Developing professional credibility

MINIMUM WORK EXPERIENCE

• Typically 2 to 4 years of related professional experience.

PREFERRED EDUCATION

• Typically a Bachelor's Degree or global equivalent in related discipline.

TRAVEL / PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Travel typically less than 10%. Office environment. No special physical demands required.

Benefits available include: Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage, 401K Plan with Company Match, Generous Time Off, Paid Parental Leave, Income Protection, Work Life Assistance Program, Flexible Spending Accounts, Educational Benefits, Worldwide Scholarship Program and Volunteer Opportunities.

• Benefits may vary by location or status.

Henry Schein is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, disability that can be reasonably accommodated without undue hardship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, citizenship, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

City

Savannah

State

Georgia

Job Code

Engineering Engineering

Affiliate Sponsor

Henry Schein

Salary Range

Not Disclosed