Sr Engineer, Manufacturing - Exton, PA

Senior Manufacturing Engineer 

Exton, PA

On-site

As a Senior Engineer Manufacturing, you will support the short-term and long-term objectives of the Operations team as they produce medical products used on or in the human body at our Exton, PA facility.  Within our ISO 8 clean rooms, you will support the Natural Materials technology.

At dsm-firmenich, being a force for good is not optional. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is a shared responsibility woven into our daily work to not only benefit our People, Customers & Communities but also drive business value. Equal access to opportunities is a given, belonging is a shared feeling, authenticity is celebrated.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and monitor process-centered metrics and then use those metrics to drive process improvements.
• Lead resolution of process and equipment issues as needed to keep product moving towards shipment.
• Lead, support, and role model SHE activities and processes and impact the safety and environmental performance of the business through proactive projects.
• Write, approve, and execute IQ, OQ, POQ, PQ, and process characterization documents.
• Conduct design of experiments (DOE) in pursuit of process optimization and capture findings in technical documents.
• Identify significant opportunities for improvement (e.g yield, equipment, cost savings), justify the necessary resources, and then implement your solution on-time and within budget.
• Lead short-term (NCR) and long-term (complaints and CAPA) efforts to improve quality.
• Lead cross-functional teams and provide technical expertise on a variety of business-related challenges.
• Mentor junior engineers and/or co-ops within their area of responsibility.

We Bring:

• A competitive compensation package, with comprehensive health and welfare benefits.
• A place to grow and develop.
• A company that is purpose-led and performance-driven in a corporate culture that values people and planet.
• The opportunity to work on growing brands and build on a strong foundation.
• The chance to make improvements and make an impact on the business.

You Bring:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering or Biomedical Engineering.  
• 2-6 years of hands-on experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, preferably in medical equipment or devices.

• Experience generating ideas, getting business support, and then driving the idea to an implemented solution.
• Experience in a regulated environment, preferably the medical device industry. ISO 13485 and 21CFR820 are highly desirable.
• Ability to manage multiple projects while maintaining day-to-day responsibilities.
• Demonstrated use and interpretation of MiniTab software package, specifically process capability, DOE, and control charts.

dsm-firmenich is fully dedicated to inclusion because when people feel engaged and empowered, their creativity and innovation drives unprecedented progress. We aim to build a workplace where opportunity really is equal, so everyone can thrive. We do not discriminate: there’s a place for everyone at dsm-firmenich.

As a committed equal opportunity employer, we ensure our recruitment practices are inclusive and fair. We encourage the recruitment of a diverse workforce, representative of the communities in which we work, by using inclusive language, diverse interview panels, diversified sourcing strategies. Selection is based on qualifications, competency, experience, performance history and fit with the team to advance fair and equitable opportunity.  

Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, backgrounds, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law. 

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