Akkodis is seeking a Senior Engineer for a 12 month contract to hire job with a client in Kalamazoo, MI. The Engineer will work within operations to support formulation/packaging and validation/qualification activities. As well, the Engineer will be responsible for leading technical programs and implementation activities to maximize the maintenance related uptime and operating efficiencies of equipment and facility assets, by monitoring the status of reliability maintenance programs relative to corporate program strategies. These activities help minimize costs and contribute to the profitability and performance of the business.
The ideal candidate will also work in cross-functional teams to identify and implement safety, quality, efficiency and/or cost improvements (CIP's) on equipment and processes within operations.
Rate Range: $35.00/hour to $45.00/hour; The rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.
Senior Engineer job responsibilities include:
Act as a subject matter expert for the Packaging areas.
Support daily activities of packaging operations. This includes troubleshooting, investigating root cause of deviations, implementing corrective/preventative actions, and implementing process improvements.
Lead, execute and deliver annual Continuous Improvement Projects at a specific dollar value based on job grade.
Lead and author deviation investigations to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
Execute validations/line trials to support projects, including the authoring of change control documents.
Assist with the authoring of batch records, protocols and SOPs.
Periodic review and/or routine troubleshooting of system failures or deviations, including root-cause analysis and corrective/preventative action implementation.
Provide support for validation assessments/evaluations, including using Quality Risk Management tools.
Provide project management of technical projects to deliver projects on time and to budget.
Facility support may be required during non-routine hours.
Travel to equipment manufacturers for factory acceptance testing will be required.
Promotes the use of Reliability Engineering concepts and tools to the Engineering and Production departments.
Communicates changes and updates resulting from project meeting activities, strategy and continuous improvement efforts, and Project implementation activities.
Establishes guidelines and specifications (i.e.: Task, Frequency, Materials, Skill, Calibration parameters, etc.) for properly implementing equipment Preventive Maintenance and equipment health activities.
Administers and oversees the PM / Calibration Optimization Program.
Performs reliability analysis (FRACAS, FMEA) to identify root causes of equipment issues.
Identifies chronic equipment deficiencies through "Bad Actor" analysis.
Develops procedures and specifications for the reliability maintenance aspects for existing and new equipment.
Generates change control documentation as required by reliability initiatives (i.e. FRACAS, FMEA, Improvement Projects, etc.)
Desired Qualifications:
Degree in Engineering/related field
5+ years of related experience
Experience with AutoCAD or related software is preferred
Experience in lean six sigma applying continuous improvement tools
Basic understanding of statistical analysis
Basic understanding of manufacturing equipment. Experience within a pharmaceutical environment preferred.
Language Skills: Technical Writing required, along with effective written and oral communication
Computer Skills: Microsoft Applications, Minitab or comparable statistical software
Experience in lean six sigma, value stream mapping, visual management, 5S, etc.
If you are interested in this role, then please click APPLY NOW. For other opportunities available at Akkodis, or any questions, feel free to contact me at Stephanie.Lister@AkkodisGroup.com.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, an EAP program, commuter benefits, and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable. Disclaimer: These benefit offerings do not apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs that are direct hires to a client.
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