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SUMMARY DESCRIPTION

The Senior Manufacturing Engineer will play a key role in driving manufacturing excellence, process improvement, and ensuring the highest quality standards in production operations. They will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including R&D, Quality Assurance, and Operations, to optimize manufacturing processes, troubleshoot technical issues, conduct root cause investigations, and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs). Their expertise will contribute to the successful delivery of safe, effective, and reliable medical devices that comply with regulatory requirements.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Intermediate

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

This position does not include direct reports

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manufacturing Process Optimization: Lead efforts to optimize manufacturing processes, including equipment selection, process flow, capacity planning, and cycle time reduction to maximize efficiency and productivity.
• Process Validation and Documentation: Develop and execute validation protocols (IQ, OQ, PQ) for manufacturing processes, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Coordinate specific efforts as required by the project team, including development of manufacturing process requirements, specifications, standard operating procedures (SOPs), Engineering studies, Engineering Change Orders (ECO) and Engineering Drawings.
• Lead technical teams for identified projects and products, which may include personnel from Engineering, Manufacturing, Product Development, Marketing, QA, and Regulatory Affairs.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvement and cost reduction through the application of Lean methodologies. Drive initiatives to enhance product quality, yield, and reliability.
• Provide manufacturing input and support for the successful transfer of new products and processes into production.
• Statistical process control: analyze and trend existing process parameters, process inputs and outputs to improve manufacturing yields, reduce manufacturing scrap, and error proof manufacturing processes.
• Root Cause Investigations: Conduct thorough investigations into nonconformances and product failures to identify root causes. Utilize problem-solving techniques (e.g., 5 Whys, fishbone diagrams) to determine corrective actions and implement preventive measures.
• Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPAs): Lead the implementation and tracking of CAPAs. Ensure timely completion of CAPA activities, including root cause analysis, action plan development, implementation, and effectiveness verification.
• Compliance and Quality Assurance: Ensure that all appropriate documentation, drawings, and specifications are generated in compliance with Integra’s procedures and statutory requirements (US FDA and ISO). Support internal and external audits to maintain compliance and address quality issues.
• Training and Mentoring: Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and manufacturing personnel.
• Execute other work as assigned by management

DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering). Advanced degree is a plus.
• 5+ years of experience or 3+ years with a Masters degree in engineering within the medical device industry.
• Solid understanding of manufacturing processes, including batch processing, packaging, and sterilization.
• Proficiency in process validation methodologies (IQ, OQ, PQ), statistical process control (SPC), and quality management systems.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies.
• Ability to prepare complex technical reports, project summaries, and correspondence.
• Familiarity with statistical tools (Minitab, Matlab, etc)
• Excellent problem-solving skills with a data-driven approach.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements and standards applicable to medical device manufacturing.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Excellent analytical thinking and technical writing skills
• Demonstrates leadership in groups and teams

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED

• Typical office equipment (computer, phone, etc)
• Lab equipment: Comfortable using engineering measurement devices: multi-meter, thermal mapping, data loggers, etc.
• Manufacturing equipment: Lyophilizers, Autoclave, homogenizers, grinder, vacuum pump, pH meters, thermometers, balances (scales), water bath circulators, sonicators, humidity cabinet, mixers, centrifuge, blenders, air gun, drop indicator, Filamatic filling machines, slicer machines, scalpels, temperature recorders, Crosslinking chamber, humidification chamber, compression unit, cutting table, sealing machines, shrink wrap machines.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to view computer screen for extended periods
• Must be able to stand and/or sit for extended periods of time
• Must be able to move between manufacturing areas
• While undertaking the essential duties and responsibilities of the position, the employee must repeatedly sit, listen, speak, and write/type. The employee must be able to stand for 8 hours, lift up to 60lbs and climb ladders without assistance. The employee is required to go to all areas of the company.
• Ability to gown to ISO Class 5 type Clean Room standards and/or additional Clean room clothing.
• Ability to gown to ISO Class 7 type Clean Room standards and/or additional Clean room clothing.
• Ability to stand for 8 hours.

ADVERSE WORKING CONDITIONS

• Open office work area with light to moderate noise
• Able to work in a cleanroom/ controlled environment with gowning

SELECTION GUIDELINES

Formal application, rating of education and experience; interview and reference check; job related tests may be required.

DISCLAIMER

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed.  The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

Integra LifeSciences is an equal opportunity employer, and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees regardless of race, marital status, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, or protected veteran status.

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