Process Engineer (1 of 2)-0796140520
Description
Ethicon, Inc., a member of the Medical Devices & Diagnostics Global Services, L.L.C., Global Supply Chain organization, within Johnson & Johnson's Family of Companies, is recruiting for a Process Engineer, located in Cornelia, GA.
Medical Devices & Diagnostics (MD&D) Global Services, L.L.C., represents more than 60 manufacturing sites and 26,000 employees who plan, source, manufacture and deliver high-quality and cost-effective medical products to our customers around the globe each day. Work of the MD&D Supply Chain supports a multitude of product platforms, new products and delivery systems that are used in a wide range of procedures throughout the healthcare industry, including interventional cardiology, electrophysiology, minimally invasive surgery, hospital sterilization, clinical laboratory testing, diabetes management, joint replacement surgery and vision care.
The Process Engineer will plan, conduct and direct product/process studies, including entire projects that require an advanced knowledge of injection, extrusion, needles, or sutures processes. This individual will be responsible for working with manufacturing operators and supervisors to develop and install processes and control systems and then troubleshoot when necessary. Extensive experimental design involvement, such as variation in injection melt temperature, speed of injection, mold temperature, etc. Complete statistical analysis of data for decision making. Write technical experimental protocols and completion reports. Set objectives, plans, and schedule multiple projects to accomplish defined objectives to meet manufacturing goals. Work on projects to qualify new or improved equipment, processes and products. Preparation of protocols, data collection, data analysis and presentation, completion reports, fact book compilation, and document change package preparation. Independently perform process and project activities with general instruction. Develop and improve existing processes and methods for control and troubleshooting of manufacturing technical problems.
The Process Engineer will ensure equipment uptime through the expedient, effective resolutions of production equipment problems to meet customer service objectives for line fill rates. Troubleshoot issues related to part quality, as well as lead implementation of changes to correct. Manage line priorities to assure that all activity is directed in alignment with Business Unit objectives. Serve as the process technical expert within the plant. Provide an ongoing analysis of current process capability to assure existing manufacturing systems are sufficient to achieve company objectives. Recommend and coordinate process improvement activities with the Line Support and Operations groups. (Lean initiatives, etc.).
The Process Engineer will follow current compliance regulations and standards and comply with all federal regulated programs. Adhere to FDA quality and worldwide quality systems. Support Plant Diversity Process. Ensure safe working conditions and practices in the department. Execute product design and change control in accordance with company Ethicon procedures. Participate in formulating quality/performance standards of product/processes. Support efforts to develop and sustain a culture of waste reduction and affect an ongoing and sustained improvement in product and process quality. Ensure fulfillment of all regulatory, safety, industrial hygiene and environmental requirements for new processes/equipment implemented. Assist in preparation of annual Business Plan, including identification of new projects to drive growth and cost control for both enterprise and operating company success. Originate Capital Appropriation Requests (CAR) for new capital required for project work. Fulfill all business plan and CAR obligations for assigned areas of responsibility. Drive identification and successfully implement cost improvement projects (CIP). Coordinate activity of suppliers and divisional contact within the company. Be accountable for ensuring the completeness of training programs for craft associates on equipment modifications and new machinery in areas of responsibility. Be accountable for assuring product and equipment designs are capable of meeting Ethicon quality standards. Perform other work related duties as assigned by supervisor.
Qualifications
A minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, a Science or a related technical discipline is required. Master’s degree in Engineering preferred. A minimum of 3 years of related Engineering experience, with a Bachelor’s degree, or a minimum of 1 year of related Engineering experience, with Master’s degree, is required. Experience working in a manufacturing environment is required. Medical Device, Pharmaceutical or Consumer regulated industry experience is preferred. Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) required. Knowledge of ISO preferred. Experience with synthetic absorbable polymer, injection molding, extrusion technology, metallurgy preferred. Experience troubleshooting manufacturing equipment is preferred. Knowledge of manufacturing processes (e.g. Just in Time (JIT), KANBAN, Continuous Flow Manufacturing (CFM), Pull Systems, Lean/Six Sigma, Process Excellence) preferred. Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) is required. Knowledge of AutoCAD preferred. Knowledge of Statistical Process Control (SPC) theory and its application preferred. Knowledge of Design of Experiment (DOE) concepts preferred. Process Excellence/Six Sigma (Green or Black Belt) Certification is preferred. Project management experience is preferred. Must have excellent communication and interpersonal relation skills. Must have strong statistical and analytical problem solving skills. Must have the ability to initiate and manage change. The ability to collaborate with all levels of management in a cross-functional team environment is required. This position will require up to 10% domestic and international travel.
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Primary Location:North America-United States-Georgia-Cornelia
Organization: Ethicon Inc. (6045)
Relocation: Eligible Yes - Within Country
Job Function: Process Engineering
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