What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manufacturing Engineer – Medical Device Manufacturing position at Abacus Service Corporation?
Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer – Medical Device Manufacturing
Location: Huntington, WV
Duration: 12-month contract
Position Summary
We are seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to support manufacturing operations through process improvement, equipment support, validation activities, and cross-functional project coordination. This role will be responsible for improving manufacturing processes, troubleshooting technical issues, supporting validation efforts, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality requirements.
The ideal candidate will possess strong mechanical aptitude, manufacturing engineering experience, problem-solving abilities, and the ability to collaborate effectively across multiple departments.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, evaluate, and improve manufacturing processes to enhance efficiency, quality, and productivity.
- Support manufacturing operations by identifying and resolving process and equipment-related issues.
- Execute and support validation activities in accordance with approved protocols and quality requirements.
- Analyze workflow, space utilization, and equipment layouts to improve operational performance.
- Collaborate with manufacturing, quality, maintenance, validation, and engineering teams to support project objectives.
- Coordinate with equipment vendors and internal stakeholders to support manufacturing initiatives.
- Conduct root cause investigations and implement corrective actions for process-related issues.
- Monitor manufacturing performance and recommend continuous improvement opportunities.
- Collect, analyze, and summarize manufacturing data to support engineering decisions.
- Prepare technical reports, documentation, and process improvement recommendations.
- Ensure compliance with safety regulations, quality standards, and company procedures.
- Support equipment maintenance activities and operational readiness efforts.
- Train and provide technical guidance to technicians and manufacturing personnel as needed.
Required Qualifications
- Advanced Degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
- Strong technical and mechanical aptitude.
- Experience supporting manufacturing processes in a production environment.
- Knowledge of validation, quality systems, and compliance requirements.
- Experience troubleshooting manufacturing processes and equipment.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work effectively within cross-functional teams.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in regulated manufacturing environments such as medical devices, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, or life sciences.
- Knowledge of process validation, equipment qualification, and manufacturing quality systems.
- Experience with continuous improvement methodologies and process optimization initiatives.
- Familiarity with manufacturing documentation, SOPs, CAPA, and change control processes.
Top Skills
- Technical & Mechanical Aptitude
- Safety, Validation & Compliance
- Manufacturing Process Improvement
- Troubleshooting & Root Cause Analysis
- Cross-Functional Coordination
- Project Planning & Execution
- Manufacturing Operations Support
- Continuous Improvement