Manufacturing Engineer for External Manufacturing Suppliers

Job Summary

Contract Manufacturing Engineering is responsible for developing manufacturing processes, production floor layouts and associated tools for external sourced finished medical devices per Cardinal Health specifications. Reviews new designs for manufacturability. Designs process improvements to reduce product cost, process cycle time and improved product quality.

Responsibilities

• Frequent travel visiting critical CMs multiple times per month on-site; regular on-site presence for others; requires approx 50% travel
• Manage metrics targets with CMs; evaluate CM’s service, delivery, quality, compliance, and cost performance.
• Establish robust tracking and reporting process, working cross functionally to ensure compliance with internal/external audit observation deadline or other regulatory commitments and monitor performance.
• Act as CAH’s expert in managing technical, logistical and operational aspects of assigned projects and/or processes from initiation through commercialization
• Coordinates process audits and 3rd party inspections; provide on-site support for 3rd party inspections
• Support preparation of periodic business and operations review meetings Analyze and support action required for key performance indicators through a balanced scorecard, business and operation reviews and continuous improvements across the region’s supply chain operation
• Escalate risks and tactical operational issues with CMs and CAH
• Lead problem solving on production assurance, scheduling, and replanning
• Lead / coordinate capability building, product changes / introduction / exit and corrective actions
• Take on program manager role for new product launch / supplier onboarding driving successful design transfer and commercial prove-out with x-functional teams

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in related field preferred
• 6+ years related work experience required in regulated industries, preference for medical devices
• Ability to lead x-functional team toward operational objectives
• Aptitude to contribute to strategic goal-setting for department/business unit
• Ability to travel approximately 50% of the time
• Preferred certifications: LSS Black Belt, PMP, etc.

What is expected of you and others at this level

• Applies comprehensive knowledge and a thorough understanding of concepts, principles, and technical capabilities to perform varied tasks and projects
• May contribute to the development of policies and procedures
• Works on complex projects of large scope
• Develops technical solutions to a wide range of difficult problems
• Solutions are innovative and consistent with organization objectives
• Completes work; independently receives general guidance on new projects
• Work reviewed for purpose of meeting objectives
• May act as a mentor to less experienced colleagues

Candidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Cardinal Health supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. Cardinal Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.

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