Senior Process Development Engineer
Senior Process Development Engineer
The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and validating robust, scalable processes & will provide direct line support to manufacturing operations, working closely with production teams to troubleshoot issues, stabilize processes, and maintain day-to-day performance.
Key Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with engineers and production teams to develop and improve manufacturing processes.
- Develop and implement manufacturing systems and strategies to achieve cost, quality, and time objectives while scaling up output to meet required annual growth rates.
- Lead automation initiatives, from conceptual design through implementation, ensuring seamless integration with existing manufacturing processes and full compliance with quality and regulatory standards
- Identify and drive implementation of process improvements using Lean methodologies.
- Apply structured problem-solving techniques to process, material, or equipment issues, offering manufacturing or quality solutions from experience.
- Develop and maintain operational processes and procedures that reflect industry best practices and comply with relevant regulatory requirements.
- Perform process analysis and identify areas for improvement, including the evaluation and implementation of automation technologies (e.g., vision systems, robotics, digital monitoring) to enhance productivity, efficiency, and process reliability.
- Develop complex experiments and validation protocols; analyse results, make recommendations, and prepare technical reports.
- Analyse and resolve complex manufacturing and compliance issues (e.g., CAPA, non-conformances, audit observations).
- Develop training materials and documentation (e.g., work instructions) to ensure effective knowledge transfer to production teams.
- Work with internal stakeholders to explore and assess new technologies in terms of performance, cost, and reliability.
- Actively engage in and support daily manufacturing operations.
Key Requirements:
- Level 8 degree in Engineering or related discipline, with 5plus years of relevant experience.
- Green Belt certification is a distinct advantage.
- Proven experience in medical device process development, manufacturing, and project/program management.
- Strong skills in risk analysis, problem-solving, and process validation (equipment and manufacturing).
- Dynamic team player with proactive ownership of tasks and projects.
- Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
- Solid understanding of Lean principles and tools (e.g., DMAIC, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping).
- In-depth knowledge of ISO 13485 and FDA regulatory requirements.
- Proficiency in statistical techniques (e.g., DOE, Six Sigma).
- Competence in engineering design software (e.g., AutoCAD, SolidWorks).
For further information please contact Loretta Flynn
[email protected]
086-1838380
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