Operations Engineer

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ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY:

• Engineer II, Process Engineer
• Monday – Friday 7:00am – 4:00pm
• The salary range for this position is $69,700 - $109,700 

Come join our Colonial Heights, VA facility where we manufacture Trojan condoms and Scent Booster in-wash additives.

ROLE SUMMARY:

Responsible for developing standardization and  providing technical direction for all aspects and activities associated with Compounding and Dipping of Trojan condoms in the Colonial Heights facility. Contribute to production improvements as part of engineering team.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (*denotes essential job functions):

• *Coordinate and act as a Subject Matter Expert for new product trials and qualifications in the most cost-effective manner and still meet production and budget goals
• *Provide technical support to the Dipping and Compounding Departments to assure the necessary processing of compounded latex and lubricants needed to keep Dipping, Apollo, and Combo production operations running
• *Perform DOE and statistical analysis to create latex parameter matrices for each product.  Ensure adherence to the defined parameters through the compounding and dipping process
• Develops test plans and schedules at the request of R&D for new product design and development
• *Establish an algorithm for assigning compounded latex to dip line reserve tanks.
• *Supports all Dipping and Compounding production equipment to assure it is operating efficiently and within validated specification
• Supports preventative maintenance, data collection, reliability programs to meet quality and production requirements
• Directs procurement of necessary supplies and material needed to support compounding and production activities
• Prepares various reports including monthly department activity, production and capacity, weekly and monthly quality requirements
• *Uses analytical data results and trends to guide process parameter decisions.
• Working with the planning department, monitor raw material inventory and develop inventory control processes
• Oversees and coordinates work with R&D, GNPI and consultants as needed. 
• Supports continuous improvement tools, Lean, root cause analysis and cost reduction activities
• *Plan and execute Capital Projects related to process improvement and production continuity in the Compounding and Dipping departments

MINIMUM EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• B.S. degree in a science discipline. (B.S. in engineering preferred)
• Experience in Medical Device, food, drug or other FDA / GMP regulated facilities
• Possess a thorough understanding of statistical analysis and sampling plans

PREFERED EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Green Belt in Six Sigma
• Prefer demonstrated use of Quality tools/methodologies including DOE, FMEA, CAPA, complaint investigation and trend analysis, process validation (IQ, OQ, PQ)
• Prefer familiarity with Medical Device industry regulations including FDA QSR’s, EN 46001, ISO 13485 and the Medical Device Directive
• ASQ, Lean, Six Sigma or equivalent certification is a plus

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are a must.
• Ability to design, evaluate, troubleshoot and improve manufacturing practices is a plus.
• Understanding of business operations is a plus
• Microsoft Office 365 (Excel, Microsoft Word, and Outlook) software is a must
• Must have intimate knowledge of production latex or chemical compounding equipment (pumps control valves, compounding kettles, agitators, etc).  Prefer experience with high speed thin wall latex dipping product equipment. Must have a working understanding of the Compounding manufacturing process equipment (pumps, control valves, agitators, etc.)

• Demonstrate ambiguity to change

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Work is performed in a fast-paced work environment with changes in workload and work schedule.  Work is performed primarily indoors in a processing and manufacturing environment.

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