Productivity / Manufacturing Process Engineer at PETNET Solutions, Inc. in Knoxville, Tennessee

Job Description:

At PETNET Solutions Inc, A Siemens Healthineers Company, we take pride in enabling sustainable progress through technology. We do this through empowering customers by combining the real and digital worlds. Improving how we live, work, and move today and for the next generation! We know that the only way a business thrives is if our people are thriving. That's why we always put our people first. Our global, diverse team would be happy to support you and challenge you to grow in new ways. Who knows where our shared journey will take you?



We are looking for a Productivity and Manufacturing Process Engineer. This position will be based in Knoxville, TN.



PETNET is looking for a Productivity and Manufacturing Process Engineer (PMPE) to support our global network of production facilities. We reliably deliver PET radiopharmaceuticals via the largest network of cyclotron-equipped radiopharmacies globally. With 47 cyclotron-powered radiopharmacies around the globe, PETNET is the largest supplier of positron emission tomography (PET) radiopharmaceuticals. PETNET invented the commercial PET radiopharmaceutical distribution business more than 30 years ago. We invite you to re-invent your career with the industry leader.


The PMPE is responsible for supporting process development, improvements, and validations during the production of our products to ensure quality, cost, and efficiency requirements are met. This position investigates problems, conducts root cause analysis, and takes corrective action. The PMPE is also responsible for the identification, purchase, and implementation of new/upgraded equipment, including the implementation of digitalization and digital processes.



You will make an impact by:

• Assuring specific quality guidelines are met and, if necessary, taking appropriate actions to correct problems
• Managing and coordinating departmental improvement projects
• Updating and developing standard operating procedures
• Analyzing data to identify root causes of defects and implementing appropriate countermeasures
• Identifying processes and equipment implementations to improve quality and productivity
• Reducing scrap and waste opportunities for increasing capacity
• Creating, reporting and documenting processes, training, and equipment implementation
• Managing improvement projects that may require capital expenditures, contractors, cost savings calculations, design development and physical installation work
• Designing, procuring, and validating fixtures, tools, and laboratory aids
• Applying Lean manufacturing improvements, complex process changes, and technology changes to process development, implementation, and training on methods of manufacturing radiopharmaceuticals to build sustainable processes.
• Coordinating and communicating technical information to all levels of the organization including vendors, project managers, production team members, and operations managers.
• Monitoring activities through KPIs, dashboards, progress reports, budgets, etc.
• Supporting design, development, and specifications for corporate and field teams
• As appropriate, serving as an Instructor/Trainer of technical skills and processes

You'll win us over by having the following qualifications:




Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent experience
• Minimally 5 years' experience working as a manufacturing engineer in a manufacturing environment
• Experience simulating manufacturing systems and processes
• Proficiency in data collection and analysis
• Problem Solving/Analysis experience
• Legally authorized to work in the United States on a continual and permanent basis without company sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Lean manufacturing techniques; preferred Yellow or Green Belt
• Experience with SAP or similar ERP system
• Understanding of Supply-Chain Management and/or Internal Logistics
• Experience analyzing business processes and implementing or streamlining improvements
• Knowledge of AutoCAD (or equivalent) technical drawing software

Travel : Required to perform job function (up to 25%)



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