Description

Position Summary

This role is to primarily focused on the support of manufacturing activities by serving as a liaison between the engineering, manufacturing, line maintenance and quality departments. The Process Engineering will work within an engineering team dedicated to the identification and resolution of systemic issues that lead to finished goods scrap / rework, as well as the development of methods to analyze equipment / processes in order to provide data driven and prioritized recommendations for improvements. The process engineering team will ensure day to day line performance is optimal, drive communication and crossfunctional troubleshooting / problem solving as needed, and work with Project / Materials Engineering in the development and execution of long term process optimization.

Primary Duties

• Work within a team of 6 – 12 process engineers responsible for acting as the lead points of contact for designated production lines / areas.
• Participate in day to day activities associated with ensuring continuous and optimal production, including support of on call / troubleshooting activities performed by team.
• Perform monitoring and analysis of production processes in order to seek methods to reduce production variation and scrap, increase process yield, increase overall production equipment efficiency, reduce product cost and enhance safety.
• Assist / lead the resolution of production related problems, some of which may be complex, related to manufacturing, design, quality and raw materials used to produce product.
• Assist in identifying potential process improvements, evaluating competing projects for priority and plan at a high level the implementation strategy.
• Advise department management of emerging issues and trends, leading discussions on proposed improvement ideas and strategies.
• Assist in developing and implementing training content for use by engineering, manufacturing and line maintenance technicians.
• Work in established governance process allowing cross functional groups to autonomously work within the line centric model.
• Develop lessons learned and process improvements to implement across each production area in collaboration with Project Engineering resources.
• Work in cross functional groups to participate in and/or lead routine monitoring of manufacturing floor to detect, communicate, and prioritize areas of improvement.
• Collaborate with other department resources to oversee short to mid-term projects supporting the project engineering team.
• Develop skillsets in the analysis of equipment history (OEE, production reports, downtime reports, spare parts usage, maintenance labor allocation, etc.), to identify repetitive failures and recurring maintenance issues.
• Perform all work in compliance with company quality procedures and standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Engineering, Electronic Technology or other Scientific Degree preferred and 2+ years of professional related experience with Engineering and concepts, mechanical / controls / troubleshooting related experience focused on manufacturing equipment or overall process.
• Or 6+ years of professional related experience in lieu of degree – Experience with Engineering and concepts, mechanical / controls / troubleshooting related experience focused on manufacturing equipment or overall process.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Consistently upholds and reflects the core ethical principles and values that bioMérieux promotes.
• Functional skills including critical thinking, adaptability, time management, communication, problem-solving and digital literacy.
• Analyze data and make decisions/recommendations, using data to guide decision-making and provide suggestions for improvement.
• Problem solving to find solutions to complex business challenges.
• Effectively deal with ambiguity requiring adaptability, critical thinking, and proactive communication to navigate situations with limited details.
• Thriving in a fast-paced environment by managing tasks, multitasking, and adapting quickly to maintain productivity.
• Skilled in MS Office tools including Outlook, Teams, Word, and Excel – Intermediate level.

Supplemental Data

Evaluate new and/or improved manufacturing activities, as well as process and equipment improvements. Support cross-functional teams to prioritize and implement suggestions. Significant ability to utilize department resources across line centric model.

Working Conditions

• Ability to ascend/descend stairs
• Wear PPE
• Lift 50 lbs.
• Domestic travel 10%

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