Project Engineer

At STERIS, we help our Customers create a healthier and safer world by providing innovative healthcare and life science product and service solutions around the globe.

Position Summary

The individual in this position will have technical responsibility for optimization of existing production equipment as well as the specification through commissioning of new production equipment. Technical responsibilities will include CAD design of machine modifications and layouts, hands on trouble shooting and commissioning, understanding of control logic and understanding of machine safety devices and their proper application. Non-technical responsibilities will include project management and leadership of small to mid-sized projects.

What You'll do as a Project Engineer

• Identification of root causes of production line bottle necks, maintenance, and safety issues. Where applicable, design and implement machine modifications which address identified issues.
• Develop technical and performance specifications for new equipment and identify suppliers capable of meeting specifications.
• Selection and management of machine suppliers through debug and successful commissioning of machinery.
• Provides hands on technical expertise for trouble shooting of production equipment. Requires understanding of power transmission systems, tooling, control logic, etc.
• Responsible for development of lean culture and institution of lean principles.
• Initiates and manages continuous improvement projects utilizing Six Sigma and Lean methodologies.
• Actively participates in Kaizen events and all other aspects of the Lean Daily Management System.
• Instructs and trains employees on process and procedural changes per established guidelines.
• Maintains current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) at all times
• Effectively applying analytical and statistical tools with regard to risk management.
• Design of machine components and tooling.
• Design or specification of equipment control logic.
• Design and implementation of machine safeguarding.

The Experience, Skills, and Abilities Needed

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering, life sciences, or technical related field
• Minimum 5 years of recent hands-on experience in engineering or maintenance of automated production machinery
• Must have demonstrated knowledge and analytical skills in mechanical design, controls, and safety aspects of automated production machinery

Preferred:

• Proven project management skills, with successful completion of at least two end-to-end projects

Other:

• Proficient in communications skills necessary to be an effective contributor/leader in a team environment
• Ability to utilize common statistical programs to generate data to support product transfer, risk analysis, and validation activities
• Proficient in frequently used office software (Microsoft Project, Word, Excel, Email, etc.)
• Experienced in the implementation of Lean Manufacturing principles
• Knowledge of validation and change control requirements
• Proficient in use of CAD software
• Demonstrated ability to organize and manage own work

What STERIS Offers

We value our employees and are committed to providing a comprehensive benefits package that supports your health, well-being, and financial future.

Here is a brief overview of what we offer:

• Market competitive pay
• Extensive paid time off and (9) added holidays
• Excellent healthcare, dental, and vision benefits
• Long/short term disability coverage
• 401(K) with company match
• Maternity and parental leave
• Additional add on benefits/discounts for programs such as pet insurance
• Tuition reimbursement and continued educational programs
• Excellent opportunities for advancement in a stable long-term career

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STERIS is a leading global provider of products and services that support patient care with an emphasis on infection prevention. WE HELP OUR CUSTOMERS CREATE A HEALTHIER AND SAFER WORLD by providing innovative healthcare, life sciences and dental products and services. STERIS is a $5 billion, publicly traded (NYSE: STE) company with approximately 17,000 associates and Customers in more than 100 countries.

If you need assistance completing the application process, please call 1 (440) 392.7047. This contact information is for accommodation inquiries only and cannot be used to check application status.

STERIS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity and the use of affirmative action programs to ensure that persons are recruited, hired, trained, transferred and promoted in all job groups regardless of race, color, religion, age, disability, national origin, citizenship status, military or veteran status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, and any other category protected by federal, state or local law. We are not only committed to this policy by our status as a federal government contractor, but also we are strongly bound by the principle of equal employment opportunity.

The full affirmative action program, absent the data metrics required by 60-741.44(k), shall be available to all employees and applicants for employment for inspection upon request. The program may be obtained at your location's HR Office during normal business hours.

Req ID: 48848

Job Category: Manufacturing Operations

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