Job Title : : Program Manager ( Medical Devices)
Location : Wheeling, IL or Athens, TX
Job Type : : Contract Only
Job Description : :
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Project timelines preparation, lead tracker and monitor task completion.
- Coordinate with all department leads for task completion
- Lead new product introductions and ensure successful transition to manufacturing
- Provide manufacturing engineering support for the development and manufacturing of new products
- Evaluate proposed designs for manufacturability and provide DFM recommendations
- Develop and establish robust, repeatable, and reproducible processes
- Represent manufacturing engineering in cross-functional teams
- Perform process validations (IQ / OQ / PQ)
- Monitor, evaluate and report project progress and results
- Prepare technical reports, analysis, recommendations, and presentations reflecting the status and results of
projects in progress on a regular basis
Perform root cause analysis of product / process issues and implement short and long-term corrective actions toimprove product quality
Prepare technical and validation protocols, written reports, documentation, and engineering change notificationsProvides technical supplier management support as related to product development and introductionAnalyze and plan work force utilization, space requirements, and workflow and designs layout of equipment andworkspace for maximum efficiency.
Confer with vendors to determine product specifications and arrange for purchase of equipment, materials orparts and evaluate products according to specifications and quality standards
Estimate production times, staffing requirements, and related costs to provide information for managementdecisions.
Confer with management, engineering, and other staff regarding production capabilities, production schedules,and other considerations to facilitate production processes
Develop, implement, train and monitor effectiveness of engineering systems and procedures to ensurecompliance to FDA, cGMP and all other applicable agency regulations
LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES
Lead functional and cross-functional teams to achieve project goals.Mentor junior manufacturing engineers in project management activitiesEDUCATION AND / OR EXPERIENCE
Bachelor’s Degree or higher in biomedical, mechanical, industrial or similar disciplineMinimum of five (5) years related experience in FDA / GMP regulated industry.Proficient in SolidWorks, Minitab, Word, Excel and ProjectExperience in product development and manufacturing methods, procedures, and cost reduction / yieldimprovement techniques
Background in medical device assembly, automation, and vision system technologyExperience in the application of statistical techniques such as statistical process control, design of experiments,and problem-solving techniques is required
Experience with design, review, execution, and approval of Installation, Operation and Process Qualificationprotocols and reports (IQ / OQ / PQ)