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(Archived) Manufacturing Process Engineer II
Last Updated: 8/05/21
Job Description
POSITION SUMMARY
The Manufacturing Process Engineer II will provide support for strategic engineering activities in the Zoetis Diagnostic & Biodevice (Dx/BD) platform. Project assignments may include, but are not limited to, new product introduction, product transfer, capacity increase, product/process improvement and Operational Excellence. The engineer will represent the Global Manufacturing Technology (GMT) function in CoDev projects for the introduction of new or significantly modified products into the manufacturing site. Additionally, the engineer will evaluate product designs, parts and sub-assemblies for manufacturability and reliability.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead projects relating to the development and optimization of production processes, including plant design, process equipment/workflows, material handling and automation.
- Provide engineering support to manufacturing sites within the Dx/BD platform.
- Support NPI projects through the CoDev process to transfer products from proof of concept, design development to commercial manufacture.
- Evaluate existing manufacturing processes for improvements in capacity, efficiency and product quality in alignment with business needs.
- Identify opportunities for introducing process automation.
- Develop user requirements for new capital equipment, survey potential equipment suppliers, submit RFQs, evaluate proposals from suppliers and provide recommendation for purchase.
- Prepare and submit capital proposals.
- Evaluate product lifecycle; assessing BOM for alternate suppliers for end-of-life components.
- Develop and execute protocols and reports to validate new or modified equipment and processes.
- Collaborate with procurement to identify and qualify new suppliers.
- Provide engineering expertise to troubleshoot and assess root cause for quality deviations that occur during manufacturing operations.
- Lead continuous improvement projects.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Education:
- BS in a field of engineering (Mechanical or Process Engineering preferred)
- Relevant advanced degree or training/certification in Manufacturing/Process Engineering preferred
Experience:
- >5 years experience in a regulated manufacturing environment, preferably in the diagnostics or biodevice industries.
- Experience in design, development and transfer of new products/processes into a manufacturing site.
- Experience with setting up and programming automated control systems, including PLC, HMI and SCADA.
- Proven experience in the application of engineering principles to the design and improvement of manufacturing processes.
- Able to work in a team and independently
- Attention to detail
- Able to influence others with data-driven decisions
- Project management experience is a plus
- Relevant experience in the design and fabrication of production tooling.
- Experience in optimizing production workflows to increase productivity and reduce waste.
- Experience in working with contract manufacturing organizations and third party suppliers.
TECHNICAL SKILLS and COMPETENCIES
- Able to quickly learn new processes
- Proven ability to identify, assess and solve complex problems
- Able to analyze process data for trends and effects
- Application of Lean 6-Sigma tools
- Experienced in AutoCAD and SolidWorks
- Understanding of cGMP
- Good written and oral communication skills
- Proficient in English
- Able to travel up to 10% for business
- Knowledge/experience in biochemical processes is a plus
- Knowledge/experience in diagnostic assays is a plus
- 6-Sigma Black Belt is a plus
Statistical analysis, including DOE, is a plus
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Parsippany, New Jersey, United States
Zoetis discovers, develops, manufactures and commercializes medicines, vaccines and diagnostic products, which are complemented by biodevices, genetic tests and precision livestock farming. Zoetis serves veterinarians, livestock producers and people who raise and care for farm and companion animals in more than 100 countries.