Manufacturing Process Engineer

Kindeva Drug Delivery - Los Angeles, CA

Full-time

Los Angeles, CA

Chemical Manufacturing

About the position

The Manufacturing Process Engineer will play a crucial role in the Transdermal Drug Delivery manufacturing team at Kindeva's Northridge facility. This position focuses on leading process improvement projects, developing and installing capital equipment, supporting new product launches, and enhancing product quality, particularly in high-speed automated packaging, coating, and converting equipment.

Responsibilities

• Develops into subject matter expert in the Transdermal Manufacturing area for high-speed automated packaging, coating, and converting equipment.
• Initiates, identifies, recommends, and oversees programs in the manufacturing area to improve safety, cost, service, and quality.
• Leads equipment-based breakdown and quality investigations, proactively driving innovative solutions.
• Partners with plant engineering to prioritize corrective maintenance to minimize downtime and optimize preventative maintenance procedures.
• Responsible for leading projects, including the planning, validation, and installation of new equipment.
• Supports New Product Introduction (NPI) related activities, leading equipment-related NPI activities to meet customer and/or product needs.
• Actively participates in lean, safety, and compliance activities.
• Authors and/or revises technical documents such as SOPs, validation protocols, investigations, and technical reports.
• Runs projects to improve manufacturing processes using lean six sigma (LSS) knowledge and techniques.
• Identifies and implements a comprehensive education plan to advance technical skills and enhance organizational effectiveness.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Systems/Electrical, Chemical or Manufacturing Engineering from an accredited University.
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience in process or project engineering within the manufacturing industry.

Nice-to-haves

• Prior experience in Medical Device/Pharmaceutical industry.
• Prior experience in New Product Introduction activities.
• Prior experience in CAPA closure and/or Quality Investigation Report activities.
• Experience with leading DMAIC Six Sigma projects - Green Belt Certified.
• Experience with developing and implementing Lean Systems and Standard Work.
• Solid analytical and statistical skills.
• Solid interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Cross functional team contributions and leadership skills.