Process Development Engineer

June 12, 2024

Nextern

Cartago

OTHER

SUMMARY
A process development engineer plans, designs and executes cost-effective production systems, in order to enhance the speed and quality of processing, and ensure produced items comply with international regulations and industry standards.
Process development engineers use technical knowledge and industry expertise to review existing manufacturing production lines and plan cost-effective production processes within a business. For example, these professionals may use computer modeling software to test how new machinery or technology could improve the speed of production.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Act as project managers and analyze new equipment, technology, or machinery to implement into the production process
Evaluate new drilling techniques or boring products with current systems in order to assess whether they would increase output efficiency
Design specifications for product use, create schedules for implementation, and oversee installation.
Develop, configure and optimize processes from inception through to start up and certification
Assess processes, take measurements and interpret data
Design, run, test and upgrade systems and processes
Develop best practices, routines and innovative solutions to improve production rates and quality of output
Perform process simulations
Manage cost and time constraints
Perform risk assessments
Provide process documentation and operating instructions
Develop quality control criteria and safety guidelines and ensuring that all team members adhere to them.

Performs other related duties as assigned by management.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in engineering and related fields and a minimum of 7 years of experience in process development, preferably in medical devices industry or highly regulated industries.
English proficiency (B2, C1 equivalent)
Good working knowledge on some or any of the following technologies braiding, reflow, grinding, adhesive bonding, and soldering processes.
Experience in manufacturing and product transfers
Experience in equipment qualification, process improvement and process validation
Proven abilities to work on collaborative environments and operational excellence.

Benefits
Highly competitive package

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