Manufacturing Applications Engineer

Company: Lighthouse Professional Services
Location: Enfield
Posted on: September 25, 2022

Job Description:

Lighthouse Professional Services, a division of Staffing 360 Solutions group of companies, has been providing contract and direct hire talent to client companies, ranging from small businesses to Fortune 500 corporations for over 50 years. Our offices are in New York, Connecticut, and Massachusetts, and we work with clients across the country. Our management and recruiting teams are led by experienced industry professionals. We invest in excellent working partnerships, powered by people.We are currently seeking a Manufacturing Application Engineer in Enfield, CTPosition Summary and Special Duties:As a (an) Manufacturing Application Engineer your day to day duties will consist of and may not be limited to:Plan, manage and coordinate the implementation of manufacturing applications projects for the improvement of manufacturing software systems and architecture for human machine interfaced test systemsDirect the design and implementation of Industry 4.0 digitalization and AI efforts in manufacturing; including applications for new products being developedPlan and execute the roll-out of the Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) in productionReview and determine project feasibility, developing project proposals for approval and managing and executing of the project workEnsure adequate testing and debugging of software applications is executed and ensure software vendors to provide resolution quickly and effectively.Execute manufacturing operations simulations and analysis including technology study for manufacturing improvementsWork with cross-functional teams and specialists within the Eppendorf group or third-party vendors, to ensure continuity of production, applications and technological processes.Develop and author local standards and work instructions to streamline processes to comply with ISO, FDA and Corporate requirementsSupport Computerized Software Validation Activities for all manufacturing related softwareEstimate times, resource requirements, and related material and cost for projects and other decisions related to IT applications or digitalization projects.Develop innovative solutions that benefit production efficiency, quality output and reduces production cost.Improve process capability and production volume while maintaining and improving quality standards.Support operations with product line documentation; routing, work instructions, time studies, process FMEA's, engineering change orders, deviation requests.Observance and compliance to applicable corporate standards in Eppendorf's Quality Management System required as well.**Employment requires vaccination against Covid-19, or, an approved accommodation due to a qualified exemption**Bachelor's Degree (B.S.) in Engineering from a four-year college or university, and up to five years of directly related Manufacturing Engineering experience and/or training.Must have a deep understanding of manufacturing processes, sequences and methodologies as well as supply chain processes and flows. Knowledgeable in Industry 4.0, digitalization and process support systems, e.g. ERP, MES. Must be familiar with ISO 9000 and specifically with computer software validation procedures.Experience in Lean Manufacturing (e.g. green belt practices, six sigma) and project management is required.Automation, low voltage electronics, software (LabView) and ERP architecture experience (for HYDRA), is all critical to the application role.DETAILS:Duration: Direct HireLocation: Enfield, CT.Salary: Depending on experienceQualified candidates are encouraged to apply immediately!Please include a clean copy of your resume and salary expectations and any references.

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