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Oversee Manufacturing Engineering activities for the assigned operational area.
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Collaborate with Operations and Quality teams to achieve key business objectives such as productivity, cycle time, yield, and cost improvement.
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Build and develop a high-performing manufacturing engineering team skilled in structured problem-solving and continuous improvement methodologies.
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Provide technical input into long-term operational planning, including process technology selection.
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Develop and manage departmental budgets, including operational expenses and capital investments.
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Lead or represent the function in regular performance and metric reviews.
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Establish strong cross-functional partnerships to identify, troubleshoot, and resolve production and engineering issues.
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Prioritize and drive execution of multiple complex engineering and operational improvement projects.
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Manage departmental activities including budgeting, hiring, team management, and resource planning.
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Promote a culture of continuous improvement aligned with applicable quality policies, quality systems, and regulatory requirements.
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Ensure employees receive appropriate training and that training is fully documented.
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Maintain compliance with preventive maintenance and calibration schedules.
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Ensure all documentation is current, accurate, and compliant with Quality and Regulatory guidelines, including GMP requirements.
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Stay informed on relevant technological developments and emerging industry trends.
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Maintain and develop the technical and troubleshooting capabilities of the engineering team.
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Foster an environment of innovation and continuous improvement.
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Build and maintain relationships with technical and engineering counterparts within the wider organization and with external partners as appropriate.
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Lead the development of new equipment platforms when required.
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Develop and implement maintenance procedures and protocols to ensure stable and controlled processes.
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Oversee specification, justification, and procurement of capital equipment, ensuring appropriate balance of capability, cost, and long-term value.
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Manage planning and execution of equipment and process validation activities in accordance with regulatory and engineering requirements.
