Principal Manufacturing Engineer

Werfen; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a seasoned engineering professional to lead process engineering and production support for their innovative product lines. This role is crucial for driving continuous improvement efforts and optimizing manufacturing processes. You will provide technical leadership and hands-on support, establishing quality plans and collaborating with teams to enhance product manufacturability. If you have a strong engineering background and a passion for problem-solving, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in engineering or 10+ years with an M.S. degree.
• Strong background in technical support for manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead process engineering and production support for product lines.
• Resolve production process issues and implement solutions.

Skills

Problem Solving Techniques

Engineering Principles

Project Management

Education

B.S. in Engineering

M.S. in Engineering

Tools

Lean Six Sigma

Manufacturing Quality Plan (MQP)

Job description

Overview

Position Summary:

Responsible for leading the process engineering and production support of a product or product line. Provides technical leadership and support for continuous improvement team efforts focused on process improvement and optimization. Provides engineering leadership for the design, documentation and implementation of assembly methods, test methods, equipment operation, including specification and optimization.

Responsibilities

Key Accountabilities:

Responsible for the resolution of production process issues utilizing problem solving techniques to analyze, identify root cause(s), develop and implement solutions.

May be required to act as Product Champion for a specific product or product line with the following leadership responsibilities:

• The focal point in operations for the products which they have responsibility for.
• Leads the resolution of production process issues utilizing problem solving techniques to analyze, identify root cause{s), develop and implement solutions.
• Leads the process engineering and production support activities required for the manufacture of a product line.
• Provides technical support and leadership for continuous improvement team efforts focused on process improvement and improvements to product manufacturability.
• Provides technical leadership and hands-on engineering support, including specification and implementation of asse.
• Responsible for establishing the Manufacturing Quality Plan (MQP) for a product or product line including process flow, production floor layout, equipment, line balancing, etc.
• Writes process procedures, change orders, equipment specifications, validation plans, and reports.
• Performs research on technology, equipment and tooling to improve process quality, yield or cost
• Generates proposals for purchase and implementation, including cost of ownership, ROI and benefit analysis.
• Performs engineering design of test equipment, assembly equipment, fixtures and tools; Performs IQ/OQ/PQ validation activities
• Participates in the introduction of new products into manufacturing; Collaborates with R&D and suppliers to improve product robustness and manufacturability both pre- and post-release.
• Supervises as assigned personnel in classifications below that of Senior Mfg. Engineer.
• May lead or participate in Lean Six Sigma projects of significant scope and complexity

Budget Managed (if applicable): N/A

Internal Networking/Key Relationships:

• To be determined based on department needs

Skills & Capabilities:

• Ability to plan and conduct work requiring the application of extensive and diversified knowledge of engineering principles in broad areas of assignments
• Ability to maintain a clear overview of major projects, make sound judgments necessitated by available time and technical capacity to meet set objectives

Qualifications

Min Knowledge & Experience Required for the Position:

• B.S. in Engineering and a minimum of 15 years of experience or an M.S. Degree and a minimum of 10 years of experience
• Experience in technical support for the manufacturing of instrumentation and/or disposables preferred
• Experience in Lean and Six Sigma problem solving methodologies preferable

International Mobility Required: No

Travel Requirements:

• <5% of time