Validation & Engineering Group, Inc. (V&EG) is a leading services supplier who provides solutions for the Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology, Chemical, Food, and Medical Devices industries in the following areas: Laboratory, Compliance, Computer, Engineering, Project Management, Validation, and other services.

We are seeking a talented, dedicated individual committed to work under the highest ethics standards for the following position:

• Manufacturing Engineer I

Responsibilities:

• Develops, evaluates, and improves manufacturing methods.
• Conducts / leads or participates in Process Mapping, FMEA, and Problem-Solving initiatives to promote and ensure that plant processes are continuously improving and operating in a waste elimination mode.
• Implements processes in accordance to Lean / DFT principles and serves as facilitator for other employees including supervision, management and hourlies, to work within lean principles.
• Prepares and implements detailed plans to ensure that new technology and product transfers and new product introductions are implemented within required timeframe and cost.
• Facilitates / leads implementation of processes required to achieve elements of the facility Strategic Plan and Scorecard objectives including elements such as Five S, ISO, Ergonomics program and Operational Excellence Plan.
• Analyzes and plans work force utilization, space requirements, and workflow, and designs layout of equipment and workspace for maximum efficiency.
• Confers with planning and design staff concerning product design and required tooling to ensure efficient production methods.
• Applies statistical methods to estimate future manufacturing requirements and potential.
• Confers with vendors to determine tools, product and services specifications and arranges for purchase of equipment, materials, or parts, and evaluates products according to specifications and quality standards.
• Estimates production times, staffing requirements, and related costs to provide information for management decisions.
• Confers with management, engineering, and other staff regarding manufacturing capabilities, production schedules, and other considerations to facilitate production processes.
• Identifies needs and proposes elements to be included in the annual Capital Plan.
• Coordinates implementation of projects included in the facility annual Capital Plan and ensures timely implementation of it as per schedule.
• Trains other employees in Lean and other processes such as ISO procedures, PFMEA, Process Mapping and use of appropriate manufacturing methods.
• Performs other duties and projects as assigned.
• Maintain the work area clean and organized.
• Support lean initiatives (5s, RIE’s, SQDIP, MDI, 9 step).
• Comply with company policies and procedures, including EHS and ISO requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (BSIE, BSME, BSEE)
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in manufacturing industry.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures.
• Problem solving skills.
• Excellent presentation and communications skills (English/ Spanish).
• Team work oriented.
• Computer knowledge (MS Office, project planning, etc.)
• Knowledgeable of ISO.
• Knowledge of Lean / DFT theory and implementation.
• EIT and active member of CIAPR, preferred.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish).