About this opportunity
MVE Biological Solutions US, LLC lists this Senior Manufacturing Engineer opportunity in torrington, Connecticut. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
MVE Biological Solutions is the leading global manufacturer of vacuum insulated products and cryogenic systems. More than 50 years ago, they set the standard for storage of biological materials at low temperatures. Today, they continue to exceed these standards. Industries from around the world look to MVE for excellence and innovation. Their solutions empower industries to better utilize cryogenic technology. In this manner, MVE continues to make a vital contribution in today’s biomedical life sciences industry. Position Summary: The Sr. Manufacturing Engineer provides support and solutions by leveraging general knowledge of manufacturing processes to increase plant efficiencies and meet, or exceed, goals related to safety, quality and production. The Sr. Manufacturing Engineer will also regularly employ software tools to aggregate test data, troubleshoot equipment, and develop layout drawings. The ideal candidate will demonstrate deep technical knowledge, excellent communication and organizational skills, and strong personal ownership of initiatives.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES (include but not limited to)
Plan, organize and implement systems and procedures for aiding in the manufacturing of MVE products while enhancing flow, and implement Lean concepts (e.g. 5S, Visual Work, Kanban) throughout the plant
Personally conduct and/or supervise studies to determine cause, effect and the corrective measures required to remedy deviations impairing desirable standards of quality
Analyze and plan workflow, equipment placement and space requirements to improve manufacturing efficiency
Partner with the Design Engineering groups to ensure that all aspects of new product introduction and changes to existing products are properly transitioned into manufacturing
Develop and perform qualification and validation activities for newly introduced equipment, processes, & products
Partner with production, engineering, and maintenance departments and apply formal problem solving tools (e.g. 5 Why’s, 8D, Ishikawa diagram) to resolve assembly errors and eliminate variances
Work closely with team members to identify and eliminate waste activities
Identify, recommend, and justify opportunities for capital equipment improvements
Project Management of Capital equipment projects, and ensuring on time delivery, managing budgetary constraints, and ROI
Perform hands-on mechanical and electrical troubleshooting of production equipment, including some PLC troubleshooting
Observe and promote safety procedures and policies
Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by management
COMPETENCIES AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
Must possess a working knowledge of computers, including MS Word, Excel, and SolidWorks
General familiarity of medical device or similar quality systems requirements
Understanding of MIG/TIG welding practices, sheet metal fabrication, cryogenics, and vacuum systems, a plus
Understanding of factory metrics, Lean (Operational Excellence) and Six Sigma, a plus
Knowledge and understanding of company safety procedures and policies
Awareness and understanding of Company quality standards, capital equipment, procurement, FMEA, APQP, ISO 13485, MDD/MDR, FDA
Team player mentality with a passion for, and alignment with, MVE’s mission
An individual who brings strong core values, quality, ethics, and integrity
A team player who embraces and champions the culture of collaboration and accountability
Strong work ethic and ability to deliver results and meet commitments in a dynamic environment
Exceptional and dynamic communication skills with the ability to inspire and influence others
An individual who works efficiently, effectively prioritizes and drives towards our corporate goals
Exceptional organizational and planning skills, strong analytical abilities, and process orientation
Demonstrates a business process orientation to developing solutions
QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
BS degree in Engineering, preferably Manufacturing, Mechanical or Industrial 3 –5 years of relevant Medical Device Manufacturing experience; or a minimum of 10 years of experience in a related field. Experience must reflect increase in scope and complexity of duties and responsibilities.
Six Sigma Black Belt certification required, with a proven track record of leading and delivering measurable process improvement projects.
PHYSICAL WORK ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS
Ability to work in both an office and production environment
Occasional travel to customers, vendors, or other MVE locations is possible
Ability to sit, stand, and/or walk for 8 hrs/day
Occasional lifting of up to 30 lbs., occasional heavier lifting
Occasional pushing, pulling and handling of materials
Production floor environment will involve possible exposure to materials with rough edges, temperature extremes, moving mechanical parts, occasional flying debris, chemical cleaning solvents and their odors
This position will require the ability to move around the production floor and lab areas to address production issues relating to products and equipment
Working with cryogenic products will involve possible exposure to pressurized flammable gas, pressurized oxidizing gas, pressurized inert gas and very low temperatures (-320º F)
Cryoport, Inc. is redefining temperature controlled supply chain support for the life sciences industry by continually broadening its platform of solutions, serving the biopharma, reproductive medicine and animal health markets. Through its family of companies — Cryoport Systems, MVE Biological Solutions and Cryogene — Cryoport provides strategic solutions that will support the growing needs of these markets.
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Worksite address
torrington, CT, 06792, US
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