The Material Engineer will perform a variety of engineering assignments utilizing a wide range of engineering principles. This role operates at a high technical expertise level, involving planning, development, and design of materials, equipment, and processes. The successful candidate will lead cross-functional initiatives, manage multiple projects, and advocate for continuous improvement in technology and processes.
Responsibilities:
⢠Plans, conducts, and manages multiple engineering projects across various disciplines.
⢠Performs vendor proposal analysis and justification of capital and expense projects for project development of medium complexity.
⢠Develops, implements, and qualifies material, equipment, and/or process enhancements/changes that will improve product quality, yield, process sustainability, efficiency, and safety.
⢠Demonstrates a strong analytical approach to problem-solving to deliver innovative solutions.
⢠Provides project management for supplier changes to processes, systems, tools, and/or equipment at external suppliers or internal JJSV.
⢠Performs root cause analysis for problem-solving and improvement of manufacturing equipment, processes, and systems.
⢠Prepares and maintains all associated project documentation, including change management and quality system records.
⢠Works with agility to solve unplanned downtime or excessive rejects and proactively develops solutions to increase uptime.
⢠Coordinates cross-functional teams of engineers, suppliers, and technicians to achieve project completion.
⢠Acts as a lead in activities with internal customers and outside vendors, from design through feasibility and start-up.
⢠Demonstrates strong leadership and a clear, identifiable work ethos within the team.
*Perform other duties assigned.*
Requirements
⢠Minimum 5 years of significant engineering and/or operational experience (medical device industry highly preferred). Experience with molding processes highly preferred.
⢠Experience working with validations and processing technical documents (DOE/OQ/PQ).
⢠Experience working with nonconformance investigations and CAPAs.
⢠Experience working in a regulated industry, preferably medical devices in an FDA environment.
⢠Experience working with suppliers is a plus.
⢠Proficiency in AutoCAD/Inventor.
⢠Relevant experience with statistical design and analysis of experiments.
⢠Six Sigma Green Belt/Black Belt accreditation is a plus.
⢠Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, root-cause analysis, and risk assessments with strong attention to detail.
⢠Ability to work independently with good interpersonal and communication skills and proven leadership abilities.
⢠Project Management experience preferred.
⢠Fluent in English (spoken and written).
⢠Bachelorâs Degree in Engineering required.
⢠100% On-Site role in Añasco.
⢠Flexibility to manage multiple priorities simultaneously as well as different work schedules as needed by the business.
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