Process Engineer

Job description

Codman Neuro , one of the legal manufacturers of the group Johnson & Johnson, develop, manufacture and distribute innovative neuros surgical implants is looking for a new team member for a critical project. This project consist in a first phase of developing several micro molding molds and validate associated components; in a second phase to update manufacturing assembly processes to the new components; and a third phase to validate the medical products assembled with those new components.

Johnson & Johnson has agreed to sell the Codman Neurosurgery (CNS) business to Integra LifeSciences subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals. This transaction is anticipated to close later this year 2017. Please be advised that should you be hired, upon completion of this transition, your employment and the position with Codman Neurosurgery will transfer to Integra LifeSciences.

Codman Neuro is looking for a Process Engineer for a fixed term contract of 2 years.

Tasks / Responsibilities

· Apply project management methodology to deliver equipment and new products implementation

· Participate to test of components, test of components in sub-assemblies and in finish goods.

· Provide technical inputs to plan, design, develop and validate manufacturing processes

· Issue validation documentation (including protocols and completion reports, process specifications, work instructions, etc…), coordinate activities to their execution and analyze resulting data

· Lead technical investigations and feasibility studies are required

· Design, develop and implement equipment and tooling; execute associated installation qualification and validation activities

· Provide engineering input to solve complex manufacturing process problems in the medical assembly environment to achieve cost effective solutions in a timely manner

· Provide technical information on appropriate areas to all functions within the business

· Accountable for process development and validation at external supplier if required

· Provide project updates and presentations to all level of the organization

· Ensure activities are carried out according to appropriate internal and external standards for Health, Safety & Environment, Regulatory (GMP, ISO; FDA, internal policies) and Quality system

· Maintain project documentation and suggest improvements to systems and procedures

· Provide engineering inputs to solve manufacturing process and product design problems in the medical environment

Desired profile

Qualifications :

· Engineering degree in mechanics

· 2 years of relevant work experience

· Experience within medical device manufacturing industry is appreciated

· Thorough knowledge of the validation requirement of Medical Devices

· New process development or process improvement

· Knowledge of Process Excellence methodologies (Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma) is an asset

· Knowledge of 3D CAD system (Unigraphics or equivalent)

· Knowledge of 3D dimensioning and measurement

· Well organized and result oriented

· Autonomous with attention to details

· Ability to work with cross functional team (R&D, Quality Engineering, Procurement, Manufacturing, HSE)

· Good communication skills ; making complex issue easy to understand for others, ability to prepare communication for all level of the organization

· Fluent in French and English

· Ability to travel abroad occasionally

· Project management experience is an asset