Senior Manufacturing Automation Engineer

Senior Manufacturing Automation Engineer

Our client, a medical device and healthcare company, is looking for a Senior Manufacturing Automation Engineer for their Westbrook, ME location.

Responsibilities:

• Carries out duties in compliance with established business policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates commitment to the development, implementation and effectiveness of applicable Quality Processes as per ISO, FDA, and other regulatory agencies.
• Responsible for exhibiting professional behavior with both internal/external business associates that reflects positively on the company and is consistent with the company's policies and practices.
• Responsibility to understand and maintain awareness of the quality consequences which may occur from the improper performance of their specific job.
• Support department by performing related tasks as requested.
• Responsible for equipment specification, acquisition, and implementation.
• Leads automation equipment upgrade efforts related to safety, obsolescence, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Evaluates machine logic, electromechanical and process controls to troubleshoot equipment and drives to resolution.
• Leads teams to identify root cause of manufacturing failures using structured problem solving.
• Applies root cause fixes to prevent recurrence.
• Conducts failure modes and effects analysis and evaluates manufacturing equipment risk.
• Completes complex projects based on comprehensive knowledge of manufacturing equipment and processes.
• Leads design of experiments, validation, completion of testing and analysis of data.
• Presents data to cross functional teams.
• Drives implementation of new methods or materials for continual improvement of quality and efficiency.
• Analyzes current equipment for process suitability and provides detailed plans for improvement.
• Creates and revises manufacturing documents, specifications, standard operating procedures (SOPs), safety instructions, validation protocols, risk assessments, and procedures and other technical documents to ensure compliant, efficient, and safe procedures.
• Leads other engineers and technicians in developing solutions and improvements in materials, equipment, and process as necessary in addition to ensuring continual improvement, safety, and compliance.
• Manages cross functional project teams and coordinate activities.
• Provides training and process expertise for product processing in specific areas such as process development, tooling development, documentation, cleaning protocol, process characterization and validation.
• Initiates and leads to resolution of Quality Incidents and CAPA.
• Participates in teams as necessary and mentors junior engineers and maintenance technicians to ensure continual improvement, safety, and compliance.
• Considers safety, ergonomic, maintenance, and operator impact on manufacturing design.
• Interacts with the local Project Management Office on milestones and project status updates.
• Participates in site strategy meetings and planning.
• Leads change through Agile PDM.
• Complies with U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, other regulatory requirements, Company policies, operating procedures, processes, and task assignments.
• Maintains positive and cooperative communications and collaboration with all levels of employees, customers, contractors, and vendors.

Requirements:

• Basic qualifications | education:
• Bachelor's degree (BS) in engineering or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 7+ years engineering experience in a manufacturing environment
• Experience in the application of lean six sigma principles and the DMAIC approach or a similar structured problem-solving system.
• Proficiency in change management principles and processes.
• Preferred qualifications:
• Prior experience working in a company operating under ISO, FDA, or similar quality systems or regulations.
• Experience working in a GMP, FDA, ISO and USDA regulated environment.
• Experience in cGMP and ISO 13485 regulations and practices.
• Experience in statistical analysis software.
• Experience in Microsoft Suites software. (Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI, etc.)
• General competencies:
• Innovative Thinking: Independently generates new, creative, and sometimes unconventional ideas to problem solve or improve current processes and structures while seeking feedback from managers and coworkers.
• Multitasking:
• Demonstrates the ability to handle multiple tasks or responsibilities simultaneously by efficiently managing time, prioritizing tasks, and maintaining productivity across different activities
• Self-motivated:
• Demonstrates a proactive attitude, consistently drives personal and team goals, and maintains high productivity with minimal external supervision.
• Verbal and written communication:
• Effectively conveys ideas in both individual and group settings, adapting style and methods to suit the audience's needs, both verbally and in writing.
• Teamwork and collaboration:
• Demonstrates professional cooperation by working together harmoniously with others, being an integral part of a team, respecting others' contributions, and aligning personal goals with those of the team.
• Technical competencies:
• Fabrication Principles: Proficiency in fabrication principles including CNC, lathe, milling, welding, and bolted connections.
• Mathematical Aptitude: Proficiency in mathematical concepts such as ANSI/AQL, probability, and statistics.
• Technical Aptitude: Proficiency in the ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
• CAD: Experience in computer-aided design (CAD) and manufacturing software for designing system layouts.
• Materials Testing: Proficient in a variety of testing and measuring methods relating to the process of evaluating the properties and performance of materials used in manufacturing.

Why Should You Apply?

• Health Benefits
• Referral Program
• Excellent growth and advancement opportunities

ICONMA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any status protected by applicable law.