Process Engineer

Must have the ability to speak, read and write English

This position has the following educational requirements:

A Bachelors Degree in an engineering discipline or equivalent experience

With Bachelor’s degree: no experience required

Proficient Knowledge, Skills, or Abilities (KSA’s):

Multi-tasking

Interpersonal

SAP/MES

Auto Cad

Autodesk Inventor Software

Microsoft Office Software

This individual will develop and implement improved methods of manufacturing, procedures, and processes that result in improved efficiencies, yields, machine operations, and quality

Provides technical support to the development group for the implementation of new products or processes

Project Planning and Execution – Prepares and implements project or improvement plans for areas of responsibility including but not limited to: efficiency improvements, cost reduction or quality improvement programs, new product support and other process improvements

The plan or proposal is to include the proposed technical approach, estimated implementation costs, estimated resource needs, and a time schedule, (Gantt chart)

Acts as the driving force for the project, coordinating all resources and activities necessary to ensure on time execution to the project or process improvement plan, identify and work through barriers that hinder progress

Preventive Maintenance Planning and Coordination – Responsible for managing all PM plans and tasks within assigned area to ensure effective completion of maintenance according to PM schedule

Follow up on machine breakdowns with any necessary updates to the PM system to facilitate continuous improvement of machine reliability

Documentation – Prepares process job descriptions and manufacturing specifications as required

Thoroughly documents all equipment, machines, and tooling with accurate and clear detailed prints and maintenance instructions

Validation – With the assistance of the QE and validation team, creates all necessary documentation associated with the BD validation toolkit and coordinates validation activities to ensure on time execution according to the project or process improvement plan

Manufacturing Support – Provides technical guidance as needed to manufacturing and hourly technical personnel during the start up of new or changed products and processes

Uses good decision making, problem solving and trouble-shooting techniques to minimize the potential or correct ongoing manufacturing issues

Capital Request / Capital Management – Prepares a plan for procurement of capital equipment including obtaining of quotes, vendor investigation, budgeting, and scheduling

Prepares specifications, place orders, coordinate procurement, install equipment, debug and coordinate the start up of a new or modified equipment from outside firms or as modified internally, manages capital spending on assigned projects to ensure spending in accordance with the plan capital budget

Design – Coordinate design activity with outside vendors or internal departments as necessary

If resources are unavailable, perform own design and drafting as required

Redesigns or oversees the redesign of existing equipment to incorporate improvements relating to safety, machine reliability, product quality, and / or cost reduction

Indirectly supervises all resources assigned to project teams

Ensure compliance with BD quality systems, policies, procedures and practices and all local, state, federal and BD safety regulations, policies and procedures

This position will supervise part of the JG1 staff in Needle assembly