Chemical Manufacturing Engineer Level II

Job Description

Job Description

Nova Biomedical is hiring a Level 2 Chemical Manufacturing Engineer who will provide technical floor support to the reagent, sensor, Allegro-Shire, and tubing manufacturing operations to ensure on-time shipments of high-quality products at an acceptable cost. As the Chemical Manufacturing Engineer, you will work on process/product improvements and transfer of new products/processes into the manufacturing operations. You will also contribute to the investigation of technical issues with in-process or field returned product to ensure continuous improvement

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day technical floor support to consumable operations by investigating and resolving issues which arise during the manufacturing/processing of products.
• Test consumables (Sensors, Tubing, Calibrators and Controls) for functionality on analyzers and/or various production test platforms.
• Measure/inspect components for form, fit, and function and disposition nonconforming product.
• Write Manufacturing Variances to document process variations and circulate them for signatures.
• Assist with the transfer of new processes and products to manufacturing working with other engineers as well as creating/maintaining project schedules, providing project status reports, presentations of concerns/accomplishments to team.
• Create and/or execute Installation Qualifications (IQ), Operational Qualifications (OQ), Performance

Qualifications:

• Coordinate activities to pilot new formulations and products.
• Create or update/enhance manufacturing documentation (AP, TP, OI, OP, Artwork, and Drawings), which conform to Quality System Regulations (QSR’s) and ISO Standards.
• Conduct training of employees on new products, equipment, and processes.
• Support technical floor issues to resolve in a timely and efficient manner.
• Researching and finalizing specifications for capital equipment as well as supplier quote comparison and ROI analysis.
• Contribute to continuous improvement programs to reduce cost and cycle times of products.
• Review and implementation of lean manufacturing techniques.

Skills and Competencies

• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office, Minitab, SAP, and MasterControl
• Experience with the procurement and validation of high-cost capital equipment
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing methods and practices
• Thorough understanding of formulation and tonometry
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Time and risk management skills
• FDA QSR’s and ISO regulations competence

Education

• B.S./B.A. in Biology, Chemistry, or Chemical Engineering is required

Experience

• 3+ years of experience is desired.

At Nova Biomedical, we practice our core values of mutual respect, honesty, and integrity throughout the company. With a strong sense of family in the workplace, we are proud that one third of all our employees have been with us for over 10 years.

Highlights of benefits offered to Nova Biomedical employees include Blue Cross Blue Shield medical plan, tuition reimbursement, matching 401K, and an innovative scholarship program for children of employees.