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Manufacturing Engineer

Katalyst Healthcares & Life Sciences

  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 30+ days ago

    Highlights

    Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, 5S, VSM, SMED, Poka-Yoke, and structured problem-solving methods. Experience working with cross-functional teams across Engineering, Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, Equipment, Controls, Facilities, and EHS.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationPittsburgh, PA

    Description

    Responsibilities:
    • Lead manufacturing process development from planning through production launch and ramp-up.
    • Develop work instructions, SOPs, process flows, standardized work, cycle time studies, and launch readiness documentation.
    • Support production line requirements, workstation concepts, tooling, fixtures, equipment interfaces, and process documentation.
    • Collaborate with Engineering, Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, Facilities, Maintenance, and EHS teams.
    • Support line layout, equipment placement, ergonomics, material presentation, capacity, and production flow improvements.
    • Participate in DFM/DFA reviews to improve manufacturability, quality, and cost.
    • Support PFMEA, Control Plans, APQP/PPAP, process validation, production trials, audits, and readiness reviews.
    • Support equipment installation, commissioning, process validation, run-at-rate, ramp-up stabilization, and operational handover.
    • Analyze OEE, cycle time, downtime, yield, scrap, rework, labor utilization, and throughput performance.
    • Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, 5S, VSM, SMED, Poka-Yoke, and structured problem-solving methods.
    • Evaluate supplier manufacturing feasibility and production readiness.
    Requirements:
    • Bachelor's degree in manufacturing engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Production Engineering, or related field.
    • 7+ years of experience in Manufacturing Engineering, Production Launch, Process Development, Industrialization, or Manufacturing Operations Support.
    • Experience in large-scale manufacturing environments.
    • Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, production systems, tooling, fixtures, workstations, and shop-floor execution.
    • Experience working with cross-functional teams across Engineering, Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, Equipment, Controls, Facilities, and EHS.
    Required Skills:
    • Manufacturing Process Development.
    • Production Launch & Ramp-up.
    • SOPs & Standardized Work.
    • Cycle Time Studies.
    • Line Balancing.
    • OEE Analysis.
    • PFMEA.
    • Control Plans.
    • APQP / PPAP.
    • Process Validation.
    • Lean Manufacturing.
    • Kaizen.
    • 5S.
    • VSM.
    • SMED.
    • Poka-Yoke.
    • Root Cause Analysis.
    • Material Flow.
    • PFEP.
    • Equipment Installation & Commissioning.
    • DFM / DFA.
    • Manufacturing Documentation.

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