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Process Engineer with Chemical Experience  

Vector Surgical is an award-winning medical device company. Small, yet dynamic, we are growing quickly and looking for an outstanding individual for our Process Engineer role. This person is responsible for our ink (coating) manufacturing processes, container filling and other general manufacturing processes. This is a hands-on role establishing and improving our methods and manufacturing outcomes. This position is 100% on-site in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin.

Responsibilities:  

Process Engineering – Coatings 

• Oversee manufacturing, mixing, and filling for numerous chemical/liquid products 
• Specify equipment and automation needs; working with vendors to design/produce 
• Process characterization: identifying variables that affect product performance 

General Process Engineering

• Design, evaluate and improve process flow, line layout and material flow 
• Continually improve process/product performance by reducing variation, determining impact of raw material changes, etc.
• New equipment validations: IQ/OQ/PQ
• Process Engineering in other areas involving kitting, general processes, etc. 
• Suggest and implement process changes to improve safety, quality, and delivery 
• Create/revise product specifications, work instructions, contract manufacture requirements, and train people on new processes 

New Product Implementation

• Work with R&D to design processes for new products; implement design transfer 
• Ensure all requirements are met for compliance with medical device regulations

Qualifications:  

• B.S. in Engineering and 7+ years experience manufacturing medical devices or in the food industry 
• Expertise in coating or liquids manufacturing, mixing, dispensing and sealing 
• Knowledge of medical device regulations.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills. You will be working with all levels of the organization 
• Commitment to quality: Improve product quality through process improvements and control 
• Positive, energetic style that supports the success of entire team 
• Hands-on, and willing to perform a variety of roles and functions 
• Willing and able to lift 50 pounds and perform physical aspects of the role 

Preferred Skills:   

• Medical device experience 
• ERP system experience 
• Experience developing training materials and training people, mentoring, coaching, etc. 
• Knowledge of plastic injection molding and manufacturing automation is a plus 

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