Position Summary
Acts as technical authority for manufacturing processes, technology transfer, process validation, equipment strategy and operational excellence for medical device and IVD manufacturing operations.
Technical Requirements
Manufacturing Strategy
- Define end-to-end manufacturing architecture, production scaling strategy and capacity planning approach.
- Lead technology transfer, manufacturing readiness and process standardization for new or transferred products.
- Develop automation strategy and evaluate advanced manufacturing technologies.
Advanced Technical Skills
- Lead complex root cause analysis using structured problem-solving methods.
- Apply SPC, DOE, process simulation, operations research and business case analysis.
- Drive high-impact improvement projects involving cost, quality, output, reliability and manufacturability.
Validation Leadership
- Define validation master strategy and approve IQ/OQ/PQ approach.
- Lead process validation strategy, equipment qualification strategy and validation risk assessment.
- Prepare the site for customer audits, ISO audits, FDA readiness reviews and regulatory inspections.
Medical Device Regulatory Expertise
- Serve as SME for ISO 13485, FDA inspection readiness, MDSAP awareness, design transfer and process validation expectations.
- Review change control impact, CAPA effectiveness, risk assessment and technical file support needs.
IVD Manufacturing Expertise
- Lead manufacturing readiness for hematology systems, urinalysis analyzers, immunoassay platforms and molecular diagnostic instruments.
- Provide technical direction for automated sample handling, precision dispensing, optical measurement, fluidics and motion control processes.
Leadership and Customer Interface
- Coach engineers and technicians, lead cross-functional problem solving and represent manufacturing engineering in customer technical reviews.
- Support RFQ, capacity model, line design, capital planning and transfer execution.
Education And Experience
- Bachelor Degree in Engineering; advanced degree is preferred but not mandatory.
- 5 to 8+ years of manufacturing, process or industrial engineering experience.
- 3+ years of medical device or IVD manufacturing experience preferred.
- Demonstrated ownership of NPI, validation, technology transfer and customer-facing technical activities.
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