Sr. Manufacturing Engineer I

$91,000 - $147,200/Yr

Johnson & Johnson - Danvers, MA

Full-time - Mid Level

Danvers, MA

Chemical Manufacturing

About the position

The Senior Manufacturing Engineer at Abiomed will play a crucial role in ensuring that life-saving products are manufactured to the highest quality and efficiency standards. This position involves leading the development, implementation, and maintenance of manufacturing processes while focusing on product quality, cost-effectiveness, and manufacturing efficiency. The successful candidate will be responsible for process improvement, yield enhancement, and issue management within a regulated industry, particularly in the medical device sector.

Responsibilities

• Lead initiatives to optimize existing manufacturing processes, focusing on efficiency and quality improvements.
• Implement Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles to streamline workflows and reduce waste.
• Work closely with production teams to identify and address process bottlenecks.
• Collaborate with R&D, Quality Assurance, and other departments to facilitate the smooth transition of new products and processes to the manufacturing shop floor.
• Analyze manufacturing processes to find opportunities for reducing scrap and rework.
• Develop and implement strategies to improve product yield and overall production efficiency.
• Act as a focal point for addressing and resolving manufacturing issues that require heightened focus.
• Lead and collaborate with relevant team members to ensure timely and effective resolution of highly-visible issues.
• Author protocols for handling critical issues to minimize impact on production schedules.

Requirements

• Proven experience in manufacturing engineering in a regulated industry.
• Has led successful yield improvement and process optimization projects.
• Experience leading CAPA and process validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) projects.
• Experience in owning the introduction of new products to production.
• Solid understanding of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and a data-driven approach to decision-making.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience within the medical device industry.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Short-term disability
• Long-term disability
• Business accident insurance
• Group legal insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Vacation time (up to 120 hours per year)
• Sick time (up to 40 hours per year)
• Holiday pay (up to 13 days per year)
• Work, Personal and Family Time (up to 40 hours per year)