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Position Summary:
We are seeking a skilled Manufacturing Process Improvement Engineer to lead and drive process improvement initiatives in Instrument Operations to optimize and enhance our production processes. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in engineering principles and experience in manufacturing environments.
Position Responsibilities:
- Lead and drive continuous improvement initiatives in Instrument Operations.
- Perform pFMEA, risk assessment, standard-work development, cycle time studies, line-balancing, and process improvements.
- Drive measurable and sustainable improvements in quality, material control, throughput, flexibility, and cost.
- Establish framework, develop appropriate tools and methods, to sustain continuous improvement efforts within Instrument Operations team.
- Work with manufacturing and engineering team to instill the disciplines to drive a transition to a Lean Six Sigma thinking.
- Establish, conduct and/or facilitate structured training program for manufacturing and engineering team.
- Establish and maintain Manufacturing Work Instructions.
- Guide and support manufacturing team in Lean Six Sigma, Kaizen, and problem-solving methodologies.
- Incorporate the use of Lean Six Sigma tools and methods in team activities and business problem solving.
- Promote analytical problem solving through the application of statistical control methodology.
Position Requirements:
- Strong process, analytical skills, problem solving and troubleshooting.
- Demonstrated ability to use statistical tools in data analysis and problem solving.
- Demonstrated ability in developing Work Instructions, Writing and Presenting reports.
- Experience with FDA regulated & ISO13485 medical device manufacturing.
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail and accuracy, and the ability to work independently and in a team environment are essential.
- Must thrive in fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Preferred Experience/Education/Skills:
- Bachelor's Degree (Bioengineering, Science or Engineering equivalent fields).
- 2+ years working experience in Life Science Industry (Medical Device is preferred).
- Experience in Statistics, SPC and Lean Six Sigma Manufacturing.
- Six Sigma Green Belt/Black Belt would be added advantage.
- Experience preferred in analytical tool (JMP) and Simulation software (FlexSim) will be an added advantage.
Illumina believes that everyone has the ability to make an impact, and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to providing employment opportunity regardless of sex, race, creed, color, gender, religion, marital status, domestic partner status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, pregnancy, military or veteran status, citizenship status, and genetic information.
