Instrumentation Laboratory - Bedford, MA

posted 4 months ago

Full-time - Senior
Bedford, MA
5,001-10,000 employees
Miscellaneous Manufacturing

About the position

Werfen is seeking a highly skilled individual to lead the process engineering and production support for a specific product or product line. This role is pivotal in providing technical leadership and support for continuous improvement initiatives aimed at optimizing processes. The successful candidate will be responsible for the design, documentation, and implementation of assembly methods, test methods, and equipment operations, ensuring that specifications are met and optimized for efficiency. In this position, you will tackle production process issues by employing problem-solving techniques to analyze and identify root causes, subsequently developing and implementing effective solutions. You will also oversee long-term, cross-functional projects that have a significant impact on operations, ensuring they are delivered on time and within budget. As a Product Champion, you will serve as the focal point in operations for the products under your responsibility, leading efforts to resolve production challenges and enhance product manufacturability. Your role will involve establishing the Manufacturing Quality Plan (MQP) for your product line, which includes defining process flows, production floor layouts, and equipment specifications. You will write process procedures, change orders, and validation plans, while also conducting research on technology and tooling to improve process quality and cost-effectiveness. Additionally, you will participate in the introduction of new products into manufacturing, collaborating with R&D and suppliers to enhance product robustness both before and after release. This position may also involve supervising junior personnel and leading Lean Six Sigma projects of significant scope and complexity.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the process engineering and production support activities for a product line.
  • Resolve production process issues using problem-solving techniques to analyze and identify root causes.
  • Deliver long-term cross-functional projects on time and on budget.
  • Act as Product Champion for specific products, serving as the focal point in operations.
  • Provide technical support and leadership for continuous improvement efforts focused on process optimization.
  • Establish the Manufacturing Quality Plan (MQP) for a product or product line.
  • Write process procedures, change orders, equipment specifications, and validation plans.
  • Conduct research on technology, equipment, and tooling to improve process quality and yield.
  • Generate proposals for purchase and implementation of new technology, including cost of ownership and ROI analysis.
  • Design test and assembly equipment, fixtures, and tools; perform IQ/OQ/PQ validation activities.
  • Participate in the introduction of new products into manufacturing, collaborating with R&D and suppliers.

Requirements

  • B.S. in Engineering and a minimum of 12 years of experience, or an M.S. Degree and at least 8 years of experience.
  • Experience in technical support for the manufacturing of instrumentation and/or disposables preferred.
  • Experience in Lean and Six Sigma problem-solving methodologies preferred.
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