Instrumentation Laboratory - Bedford, MA
posted 4 months ago
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.