Senior Manufacturing Engineer (Level 4 & 5)

Position Title: Senior Manufacturing Engineer (Level 4 & 5)

Work Location: San Diego CA 92121

Assignment Duration: 12 Months

Position Summary:

Hologic is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer responsible for providing engineering support services including automation development, evaluation, purchase, installation, and qualification of new manufacturing equipment.

Background & Context:

The San Diego Campus is the center of our Diagnostics Solutions Division. With the focus on Molecular Diagnostics, the majority of products produced from the San Diego site are utilized onboard innovative and fully automated sample-to-result instrument systems. The consumables required for patient testing are integral to our business. The business growth projections and new product development projects provides unique opportunities to enable our Purpose, Passion, and Promise to empower global health advancements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Expertise in vitro diagnostic (IVD) products, cGMP FDA regulatory compliance, and industry guidance initiatives such as MDDAP

• Independently lead multiple custom automation system or new consumable injection molding projects simultaneously

• Independently lead engineering functions such as: Design Reviews, Measurement Systems Analysis, Design of Experiments, feasibility studies, process development, acceptance testing, and risk management

• Author documents to develop effective design and control plans

• Establish validation requirements and develop IQ/OQ/PQ documents at suppliers for automation systems and/or injection molds with associated auxiliary equipment that may include leak testers, robots, separation systems, etc.

• Analyze advanced statistics to confirm or reject hypothesis

• Analyze test results, provide recommendations, and author summary reports

• Independently lead the creation of RFQ/URS documentation for injection molds and/or consumables automation systems

• Gather requirements from key stakeholders to author project charters detailing the business need, deliverables, scope, capital and expense scenarios, resource requirements, implementation plan, and risk mitigation proposals

• Continuously improve internal and external supplier processes to reduce the time to market, enhance product quality, and decrease costs

• Develop and/or implement continuous improvement ideas and participate in the strategic Operations plans

• Lead the design transfer process as a core team representative from R&D to Operations, which may include automation, consumables, labeling, assembly, and supplier methods

• Manufacturing team lead for a newly acquired site or new supplier to gain process knowledge, which would support the transfer of consumables manufacturing

• Lead complex cross-functional investigations

• Lead root cause analysis meetings and recommend corrective actions for non-conforming events or manufacturing concerns utilizing risk-based approach methods

• Lead others in ideation activities such as cause and effect analysis, process variables mapping, and pFMEAs

• Actively manage asset maintenance with suppliers and monitor performance trends

• Generate innovative possibilities, perform feasibility studies, and determine the effectiveness of new design concepts or test methods

• Support the development of Supplier Agreements, Quality Agreements, and Operational Frameworks

Qualification & Experience:

• Experience with cGMP, manufacturing, machine operations, and data entry.

• Working knowledge of safety regulations, federal regulations and other regulations, e.g. QSR’s, ISO, ISO 13485, etc. in a laboratory environment.

• Experience with automated and semi-automated equipment and processes.

• Detail oriented with strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Demonstrated ability to follow detailed directions in a manufacturing GMP environment.

• Lean manufacturing certification and experience strongly desired.

• Understanding of manufacturing systems, processes and equipment (documentation, compliance, Safety, change control, time and attendance, etc.).

• Solid understanding of the product and manufacturing processes.

• Excellent computer skills.

Competencies

• Establishes and maintains productive working relationships

• Identifies problems, solves them, acts decisively, and shows good judgment

• Plans and organizes work efficiently to manage time wisely. Prioritizes tasks within a dynamic and fast-paced working environment

• Exhibits a high level of energy and is self-motivated to sustain ambitious work

• Creates an open and accessible environment that encourages flow of information

• Writes clearly and concisely. Composes information based on the specified audience

• Continuously seeks new knowledge and rapidly assimilates it into the organization

• Establishes and models standards that guarantee exceptional quality

• Takes action without being prompted

• Maintains an appropriate focus on outcomes and accomplishments. Persists until the objectives are achieved and conveys a sense of urgency when appropriate

• Awareness of their own behaviors and its impact on others

• Readily offers opinions and takes action. Willing to challenge others appropriately when required

• Effective in flexing individual style to direct, collaborate, persuade, or motivate as the situation requires

• Develops expertise and shares functional knowledge with others

• Understand formal and informal policies and operational frameworks

• Shares resources, responds to requests from other departments, and engages with larger organizational objectives

Working Conditions & Physical Demands (If Applicable):

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls.

Stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

Lifting/pushing/pulling and carrying products weighing up to 45 pounds

Potential Exposure to moving mechanical parts, vibration and/or moderate noise levels.

Potential Exposure to hazardous chemicals or other materials.

Safety Shoes compliant with site specific policies/procedures must be worn in designated areas

Applicant Notices & Disclaimers

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At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position's starting pay is: $75.00/hr.