Manufacturing Project Lead Engineer - Coat & Dry / Laser Ablation

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The Position

Doing now what patients need next. A pioneer in the development of blood glucose monitoring and insulin delivery systems, Roche Near Patient Care (NPC) is committed to helping people with diabetes everywhere in the world think less about their daily diabetes routine, so they can get true relief, day and night. We offer a broad portfolio of solutions for both people with diabetes and their professionals - from blood glucose monitoring to information management to insulin delivery to continuous glucose monitoring. Our aim is to offer innovative products, services and comprehensive solutions for convenient, efficient and effective diabetes management.

As a Project Leader Engineer, you will provide ownership of the Coat & Dry / Laser Ablation process and provide engineering support as required by the production schedule. You will troubleshoot process issues, lead/contribute to process improvement/characterization projects, train maintenance and production personnel, conduct pilot and validation activities following Roche Diabetes Care, Inc. policies and procedure. You will ensure the validated state of the production process/equipment is maintained. You will provide expertise in engineering, design and process and/or scale-up, develop and recommend new process ideas and technologies to achieve cost effectiveness and improved product quality, and establish operating equipment specifications and improve manufacturing techniques. You will apply engineering principles in a broad range of technical assignments, making independent decisions based on sound reasoning and analysis, interfacing with various departments to ensure processes and designs are compatible for new product technology transfer and to establish future process and equipment automation technology. You will demonstrate a higher level thought process and holistic approach, often participating in the development of new processes or technologies by monitoring industry trends and moving them through proof of concept and feasibility.

The Opportunity

• Provide leadership and strategic planning for the assigned processes

• Leads the development, implementation and maintenance of manufacturing methods, procedures and processes in the manufacture of products, components, subassemblies and final assemblies.

• Develops mechanical and electromechanical processes by studying customer requirements; researching and testing manufacturing and assembly methods and materials; and soliciting observations from operators and maintenance technicians.

• Interfaces with design and process development engineering in coordinating the release of new products to the manufacturing process.

• Helps to estimate manufacturing cost and makes recommendations for tooling and process requirements of new or existing lines.

• Manages multiple projects and time scopes for each project

• Ensures process changes are characterized and implements following validation policies and procedures

• Assures system and product quality by designing testing methods; testing finished-product and system capabilities; and confirming fabrication, assembly, and installation processes.

• Assists department leadership in setting strategic direction

• Possess and apply a broad knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures of the field

• Maintains product and company reputation by complying with government regulations

• Provide guidance and advice to lower level staff

• Participates in the on call rotation to provide off shift / weekend support to production, as needed

 Knowledge/Skills/Attributes

• Seasoned, experienced,  professional with a full understanding of areas of specialization

• Ability to run simulations and analyze test data.

• Ability to write and present clear and comprehensive technical documentation.

• Highly analytical mind, with exceptional problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

• Ability to design and detail mechanical parts and assemblies for fabrication in Solidworks. 

• Superior computer skills

• Demonstrated ability to leads without authority

• Demonstrated abili