Location: Rochester,NY, USA
Eastman Kodak's Life Sciences group is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to execute the application of manufacturing systems as well as maintain and enhance current systems in the manufacturing process to implement/improve process control while maintaining high standards of quality and safety on all phases. Provide technical support to Manufacturing. Collaborate with facilities/maintenance in a continuous improvement approach to deliver vision specifications now and in the future expansion of the facilities.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities:
Ability to specify, test and design machine systems and components, including the ability to write and revise software configurations.
Apply and support continuous improvement manufacturing initiatives, identifying reduction opportunities through process improvements, tuning of configurations, or other strategies that improve the speed and reliability of system changeovers.
Assume full responsibility for various engineering projects as assigned, allowing the achievement of maximizing output and / or minimizing cost by either the implementation of new equipment and / or methods or the improvement of existing equipment and / or methods.
Plan, schedule, and perform project or sub-project details; follow-up on new and revised improvements to assure proper implementation.
Operate within approved time schedules and project budgets.
Coordinate the testing of new systems before release to production.
Consult and cooperate with corporate / supplier personnel as authorized and required. Maintain effective communication and working relations.
Qualify equipment distributors and representatives for the procurement of evaluation samples and production resources.
Keep operations supervisor advised of any unusual situation, which might impair the progress, execution of final project objective so that they may act accordingly.
Maintain an awareness of state of the art technology as it applies to cGMP industry. Take part in educational programs pertinent to process projects.
Instruct and train Kodak personnel in the use of any equipment that may be required for project completion.
Provide engineering guidance to assure plant, machinery, and processes are optimized.
Assist in electrical, electronic, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic design and modifications.
Conduct any activities with established policies and corporate objectives.
Fully define projects via specifications or drawings or other digital media.
Other duties assigned as warranted by this position.
Qualifications:
(Education, Experiences and Skills):
Bachelor s degree in Engineering, or related field or equivalent experience in manufacturing engineering disciplines.
Previous work environment to include cGMP and FDA.
Experience with SAP preferred.
Excellent written and verbal skills.
Support and contribute in continuous improvement programs and activities towards delivery of the set target.
Application skills utilizing latest software, hardware, and computer technology.
Continuous improvement/Lean Manufacturing experience with two (2) years of practical application a plus.
Self-motivated, solution-oriented personality with ability to work well under pressure.
Ability to comply with the company s safety and quality SOP s/Policies.
Experience working in start-up/small companies.
Eight plus years of relevant experience.
Physical Requirements:
Fifty (50) pound lifting, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
Ability to climb a platform/ladder.
Ability to stand/walk for long periods of time.