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Manufacturing Engineering Consultant - Pharmaceutical Inhaler Devices (W2)
Engagement Type: W2 Employee | Part‑Time / Ad Hoc Consulting
Location: U.S.‑based | Remote with occasional travel
Industry: Pharmaceutical Manufacturing | Inhalation Drug Delivery
Role Focus
Seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer / Technical Consultant with direct pharmaceutical inhaler manufacturing experience to support the industrialisation and scale‑up of a micro‑dose inhaler device.
Mandatory: Candidates must have previously worked on commercial inhaler products (e.g., MDI, DPI, soft‑mist, or equivalent). This is non‑negotiable.
Key Manufacturing Responsibilities
- Advise on inhaler manufacturing processes, including assembly, filling, sealing, and dose‑control mechanisms
- Recommend manufacturing equipment, tooling, and automation approaches (prototype → pilot → commercial scale)
- Support process development and scale‑up, including throughput, yields, and repeatability
- Provide guidance on materials and component sourcing (plastics, elastomers, metals, coatings, packaging)
- Assess material compatibility with liquid formulations from a manufacturing perspective
- Identify manufacturing risks and propose robust, repeatable production solutions
- Support manufacturability, reliability, and consistency aligned with pharmaceutical‑grade standards
Required Skills & Experience
- Proven experience as a Manufacturing Engineer, Industrialisation Engineer, or Manufacturing Consultant
- Hands‑on background in pharmaceutical inhaler manufacturing
- Experience with process design, scale‑up, or tech transfer of inhalation devices
- Familiarity with dose accuracy, device tolerances, and assembly constraints
- Strong understanding of manufacturing controls, repeatability, and quality‑driven design
- Ability to operate in an advisory role within a regulated manufacturing environment
Engagement Model
- W2 employment required (no 1099 contractors)
- Part‑time, as‑needed consulting
Additional Considerations
- Equity or profit participation may be discussed
- Potential for ongoing engagement
- Subsidised travel costs