Bedford - 180 Hartwell Road Bedford, Massachusetts 01730 United States Shift: 1st About the Position Werfen is a growing, family-owned, innovative company founded in 1966 in Barcelona, Spain. We are a worldwide leader in specialized diagnostics in the areas of Hemostasis, Acute Care Diagnostics, Transfusion, Autoimmunity, and Transplant. Our success comes from a specific focus in these rapidly evolving diagnostic areas, our commitment to customers, and our dedication to innovation and quality. Position Summary Responsible for leading the process engineering and production support of a product or product line. Provides technical leadership and support for continuous improvement team efforts focused on process improvement and optimization. Responsibilities Key Accountabilities: Responsible for the resolution of production process issues utilizing problem solving techniques to analyze, identify root cause(s), develop and implement solutions. Responsible for delivering long-term cross functional impactful projects on time and on budget. May be required to act as Product Champion for a specific product or product line with the following leadership responsibilities: The focal point in operations for the products which they have responsibility for. Leads the resolution of production process issues utilizing problem solving techniques to analyze, identify root cause(s), develop and implement solutions. Leads the process engineering and production support activities required for the manufacture of a product line. Provides technical support and leadership for continuous improvement team efforts focused on process improvement and improvements to product manufacturability. Provides technical leadership and hands-on engineering support, including specification and implementation of assembly/test methods and process optimization. Provides technical support for continuous improvement efforts conducting root cause analysis then formulating and implementing corrective action proposals. Responsible for establishing the Manufacturing Quality Plan (MQP) for a product or product line including process flow, production floor layout, equipment, line balancing, etc. Writes process procedures, change orders, equipment specifications, validation plans, and reports. Performs research on technology, equipment, and tooling to improve process quality, yield, or cost; Generates proposals for purchase and implementation, including cost of ownership, ROI and benefit analysis. Performs engineering design of test equipment, assembly equipment, fixtures, and tools; Performs IQ/OQ/PQ validation activities. Participates in the introduction of new products into manufacturing; Collaborate with R&D and suppliers to improve product robustness and manufacturability both pre- and post-release. Supervises (as assigned) personnel in classifications below that of Senior Mfg. Engineer. May lead or participate in Lean Six Sigma projects of significant scope and complexity. Qualifications Min Knowledge&Experience required for the position: B.S. in Engineering and a minimum of 12 years of experience or an M.S. Degree and at least 8 years of experience. Experience in technical support for the manufacturing of instrumentation and/or disposables preferred. Experience in Lean and Six Sigma problem solving methodologies preferred. International Mobility: Required: no Travel Requirements: If you are interested in constantly learning and being challenged on a daily basis, we encourage you to submit your resume or CV. Werfen is an Equal Opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workplace. Werfen strictly prohibits unlawful discrimination, harassment or retaliation based upon an individual’s race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin/ancestry, age, mental/physical disability, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as defined by applicable state or federal law. J-18808-Ljbffr