Thermo Fisher Scientific
Thermo Fisher Scientific

Staff Medical Device Engineer

Greenville, NC, US • Posted 30+ days ago • Updated 8 hours ago
Full Time
On-site
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Skills

  • GMP
  • Medical Devices
  • Standard Operating Procedure
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Documentation
  • Product Design
  • Manufacturing Operations
  • Root Cause Analysis
  • Collaboration
  • Reporting
  • Training
  • Design Review
  • Quality Control
  • Testing
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Physics
  • Pharmaceutics
  • Quality Management
  • ISO 13485
  • Management
  • Assembly
  • Process Improvement
  • Lean Six Sigma
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Problem Solving
  • Attention To Detail
  • Communication
  • Vendor Management
  • Manufacturing
  • Innovation

Summary

Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions
Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Office

Job Description

Job Summary: The Staff Medical Device Engineer will be responsible for developing and maintaining Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), On-the-Job Training (OJT) documents, and line templates. This role involves ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, optimizing manufacturing processes, and collaborating with vendors. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in pharmaceutical engineering, process improvements, and experience with Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs) and Site Acceptance Tests (SATs). We are essentially looking for a device-centric autoinjector subject matter expert.

Key Responsibilities:

Documentation and Compliance:
  • Ensure all documentation is accurate, up-to-date, and accessible to relevant personnel.
  • Compile and create documentation in accordance with relevant regulatory requirements.
  • Manage all post-submission Design History File (DHF) updates in collaboration with Development device teams
  • Support the creation and maintenance of product Design Master Records (DMRs) post-submission

Process Improvement:
  • Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, quality, and safety in manufacturing operations.
  • Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for process deviations.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize production processes and reduce waste.
  • Responble for process characterization and defining the specification(s) for the critical process parameters (CPPs) to be used for the device assembly process

FATs/SATs:
  • Participate in Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs) and Site Acceptance Tests (SATs) to ensure equipment and systems meet specified requirements.
  • Coordinate with vendors and internal teams to address any issues identified during FATs/SATs.
  • Document and report test results, ensuring all acceptance criteria are met.

Vendor Management:
  • Work closely with vendors to ensure timely projects and training for equipment.
  • Detailed design review for the assembly and manufacture of a product

Customers:
  • Support product feasibility assessments.
  • Coordinate all transfer activities from development to operational QC for device testing
  • Manage qualification and validation activities associated with exhibit, submission and commercial launch batch manufacturing
  • Conduct feasibility assessments and determine the manufacturing strategy for device projects with the Steriles technologies

Qualifications:
  • Graduate level degree (Master's) in Pharmaceutical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Physics, or similar field highly preferred.
  • 8+ years of operations experience in a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.
  • Experience working with Device vendors and OEMS
  • Strong experience working with Autoinjectors
  • Knowledge of the regulatory requirements for devices and combination products with the US and EU, including the compilation of Design History Files and Design Master records.
  • Knowledge of Device Quality Management Systems in accordance with ISO13485 and 21CFR820
  • Experience of managing Device Development Projects, ideally from concept to launch
  • Understanding of device and drug/device combination regulatory requirements
  • Understanding of device design and assembly including tool development and manufacturing processes
  • Experience with process improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma).
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Experience with FATs/SATs and vendor management is highly desirable.

Working Conditions:
  • This position may require occasional travel to vendor sites and manufacturing facilities.
  • Work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with changing priorities.

We offer competitive salary, an annual incentive bonus plan, 401K with company match up to 6%, tuition reimbursement and a range of other employee benefits! We foster an exciting company culture that encourages innovation, forward-thinking, and an outstanding career and development prospects. Come be a part of the team.
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  • Dice Id: 10286239
  • Position Id: d85d70228e16ca93159a98d561ef6bf9
  • Posted 30+ days ago
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