Associate Manufacturing Engineer

Company Description

Every minute of every day, Smiths Detection’s threat detection and security screening technology helps to protect people and infrastructure, making the world a safer place. 

Smiths Detection, part of Smiths Group is a global leader in the development, manufacture and management of security and detection solutions designed to make the world a safer place. Our technology provides threat detection and screening solutions for customers in our key markets: aviation, ports and borders, defence, and urban security.

Our expertise spans 21 global offices, seven manufacturing sites and five R&D centres, with a global network of 3,000 dedicated colleagues contributing towards over 40 years at the frontline of advances in safety and security.  

This results in careers built on variety and the opportunity to work on a range of state-of-the-art solutions, where you can develop your knowledge and experience every day.

Job Description

Responsible for manufacturing engineering activities, corrective and preventative actions related to manufacturing non-conformances / issues, documentation, cost reduction, interface with engineering, quality, product management and, service, and training of manufacturing personnel. Supports LEAN culture focusing on standardization, quality, improved performance and increased throughput.

• Investigate and solve manufacturing issues related to biological detection products as they occur; implement corrective and preventative actions.
• Champion LEAN culture and continuous improvement initiatives. Supports CI events to ensure that improvements are captured, implemented and sustained.
• Create and maintain manufacturing job test procedures, work instructions, and master process documents.
• Design manufacturing fixtures and prototypes as required.
• Develop process and test protocols for automated equipment and manual processes.
• Establish and maintain routings, control BOM changes, and maintain BOM configuration dates.
• Maintain master material data for all manufactured products.
• Drive cost reduction projects to meet requirements of Value Engineering initiatives.
• Perform validation testing on new products and changes to existing products.
• Primary liaison with Development and Engineering teams on new products and engineering issues.
• Responsible for seeing that engineering changes are validated and implemented in manufacturing.
• Lead continuous improvement of cell culture-based production of biosensors for uniform performance and cost reductions
• Develop and implement quality standards and perform QC tests for biosensors and other reagents
• Develop and conduct reagent stability studies and validations
• Lead material requirements planning and inventory management for all biosensor-related parts.
• Drive cell banking production process for all current and new biosensor cell lines.
• Maintain all site equipment certifications and preventative maintenances
• Develop, improve, and implement cGMP practices in biotechnology lab settings
• Complies with and ensures department compliance with all Company, policies and procedures.

Qualifications

Education/training: BS Electrical Engineering/BS Mechanical Engineering or equivalent

Experience:

• 2-5 years related experience in a discreet manufacturing environment – ideally with extensive hands-on experience troubleshooting electro-mechanical systems to sub-assembly level and/or electronic instruments and systems to a component level on printed circuit board assemblies.
• Experience in technical writing or writing quality procedures or process procedures or assembly instructions.
   

Knowledge/Skills:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to gain the trust and respect of your team members.
• Advanced computer skills including Excel, Microsoft Word and Outlook; CAD based systems; SAP or equivalent) is preferred.
• Ability to read and generate schematics and mechanical drawings.
• Familiarity with test equipment for troubleshooting and validation (Min. - oscilloscope and multimeter).
• First-hand knowledge of ISO 9001 and Lean Manufacturing.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to work effectively under pressure, and successfully manage multiple projects, priorities, and responsibilities.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• The individual’s primary workplace is located in the Edgewood production facility there are no exposures to unusual elements.
• The individual is chartered to work closely with unionized production associates which necessitates being mindful of the rules of the Collective Bargaining Agreement – including respecting