Manufacturing Engineer (Exp in Medical Device and Regulated Industry)

Position : Manufacturing Engineer (Exp in Medical Device and Regulated Industry)

Location : Durham, NC

Duration : 6 Months

Total Hours/week : 40.00

1st Shift

Client : Medical Devices Company

Job Category : Engineering

Level of Experience : Mid-Level

Employment Type : Contract on W2 (Need US Citizens or GC Holders or GC EAD or OPT or EAD or CPT)

Work days/hours: M - F day shift

Onsite daily - LOCALS ONLY

Description:

POSITION SUMMARY:

• The Manufacturing Engineer will provide support to the Manufacturing team to enable production to meet the ship schedule and provide a high quality product to client Parata’s customers.
• Manufacturing Engineer will also provide support to the Logistics Team to create HTS Codes (Harmonized Tariff Schedule) for international products and parts. Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, adaptability, and a willingness to work in a collaborative team environment are skills that will support a high level of success in this position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial, Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering, Engineering Technology or other related field of study. In lieu of degree, relevant experience acceptable.
• 1-2 years of related work experience with BS degree
• Excellent analytical, technical, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to work across a variety of departments.
• Multi-tasking and time-management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks.
• Appreciation and awareness for Manufacturing demand and prioritization
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs including Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Experience using SolidWorks, a plus.
• Responsibilities and Qualifications
• The characteristics described below are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this position.
• When properly requested and when feasible (without undue hardship to the company), reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
• Understand client Parata products and/or parts shipped and received internationally, which are used in manufacturing.

• Identify the required information for Customs classifications and gather information from BD Parata systems, websites and/or colleagues of cross functional departments such as engineering and R&D, among others.
• Implement and provide support for new product introductions and existing product changes that impact Manufacturing, using the Engineering Change Order (ECO) process and other tools.
• Provide manufacturing floor operations support to include:

• Improve and maintain manufacturing process instructions (MPIs)
• Support or lead Lean efforts to improve cell layout, replenishment, 5S, standard work, visual management, and quality at the source.
• Improve and maintain Kanban’s and other replenishment processes to ensure components are always available and properly accounted for.
• Maintain manufacturing bills of materials (BOMs) so that replenishment processes correctly account for parts usage in manufacturing.
• Support or lead manufactured product quality continuous improvement efforts.

• Perform other duties assigned to meet business needs.
• Strong attention to detail, ability to work independently, and part of a team.
• Ability to work closely with and provide work direction to others in high demand situations.