Process Engineer
JOB FUNCTION
- Lead Process engineering team to ensure seamless support to the value stream in meeting their respective objectives.
- To lead the engineering initiatives to ensure optimal machine up-time is available for production.
- Lead automation projects including equipment upgrade and assembly process productivity initiatives.
- Lead and manage engineering efforts that are needed to improve yield, output and quality. Ensure the PM and calibration activities are done as per the schedule.
- Provide engineering expertise in achieving equipment reliability and process capability to achieve desired OEE metrics.
- Manage optimal deployment of engineering resources and efficient use of the budget.
- Lead the validation activities and projects by providing necessary engineering support and resources.
- Plan and execute equipment maintenance/ upgrade by embarking on structured equipment risk assessment and prioritization.
- Work with cross functional teams (Tech team) to achieve equipment effectiveness through total productive maintenance program and process capability through process enhancement and validation.
- Work with team to execute continuous improvement projects to minimize operational disruption and achieve productivity savings.
- Accountable for capital expenditure initiation and spending control.
- Ensure compliance with quality policies, procedures, and practices through appropriate communication, training, and education.
- Maintain a safe and healthy work environment by complying with all related safety regulations and environmental policies in the Company.
INTERACTION
Internal parties:
- Required to communicate effectively with all levels of associates.
External parties:
- Required to communicate with other Merit Plants, Corporate / Regional/Businesses, suppliers, subcontractors and government agencies as and when required.
JOB SPECIFICATIONS
Education:
- Minimum Degree in mechanical / Electrical engineering/ Material Science with 5-10 years’ experience in automation and assembly processes. Preferably from Medical device / Pharmaceutical industries.
Relevant Experience:
- Familiarization with assembly process, automation, tooling & fixtures designs are desired. Experience in project management; as well as validation are preferred. Working knowledge on cGMP manufacturing setting
Others:
- Technical specialization in assembly/ automation process preferred.
- Knowledge of U.S FDA regulations, the Medical Devices Regulation (2017/745), ISO 13485 Quality System
Standard, ISO 14971 Risk Management are added advantage.
- Knowledge of U.S FDA regulations, the Medical Devices Regulation (2017/745), ISO 13485 Quality System
Standard, ISO 14971 Risk Management are added advantage.