Katalyst Healthcares and Life Sciences
Senior Manufacturing Engineer Job at Katalyst Healthcares and Life Sciences in C
Katalyst Healthcares and Life Sciences, Columbus, NE, United States
Responsibilities:
- Provide engineering support for product lines, including troubleshooting and resolving manufacturing issues.
- Lead and participate in Kaizen events to identify and implement process improvements.
- Conduct process qualifications on manufacturing machines and prepare validation protocols.
- Perform engineering studies using statistical analysis tools and root cause analysis methodologies.
- Investigate non-conformances and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives and implement Lean Six Sigma principles to enhance manufacturing processes.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams on new product introductions, engineering change orders, and process optimization projects.
- Bachelor's degree in industrial engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field. A master's degree is preferred.
- Six Sigma Black Belt certification is required.
- Minimum of 7 years of experience in manufacturing engineering, with a focus on process improvement and Lean Six Sigma methodologies.
- Strong expertise in Root Cause Analysis, DMAIC, 5S, SPC, Process Capabilities, Takt rate, OEE, and Kaizen events.
- Proficiency in documenting and writing SOPs, Work Instructions, and training materials.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to conduct statistical analysis and root cause analysis.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.
- Proficiency in using software tools such as SolidWorks, MS Project, Minitab, AutoCAD, Smartsheet, Outlook, and Excel.
- Experience in the medical device manufacturing industry is a plus.
- Proven track record of driving process improvements and achieving significant cost savings and efficiency gains.
- Experience in conducting time studies and implementing lean manufacturing techniques.