Location: Rochester,NY, USA
The Opportunity
QuidelOrtho unites the strengths of Quidel Corporation and Ortho Clinical Diagnostics, creating a world-leading in vitro diagnostics company with award-winning expertise in immunoassay and molecular testing, clinical chemistry and transfusion medicine. We are more than 6,000 strong and do business in over 130 countries, providing answers with fast, accurate and consistent testing where and when they are needed most - home to hospital, lab to clinic.
Our culture puts our team members first and prioritizes actions that support happiness, inspiration and engagement. We strive to build meaningful connections with each other as we believe that employee happiness and business success are linked. Join us in our mission to transform the power of diagnostics into a healthier future for all.
The Role
As the company continues to grow, as one QuidelOrtho we are seeking a Manufacturing Shift Engineer I to work in our Assay manufacturing facility. The Manufacturing Shift Engineer I is an integral member of the Assay Manufacturing Engineering team. This position will support a 24x7 high speed automated manufacturing operation and the associated engineering and maintenance functions when required to troubleshoot high level issues when impacting production. The ability to thrive in a cross-functional collaborative environment is a must. Additionally, the Manufacturing Shift Engineer shall focus on process and equipment improvements with a goal to increase overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).
This position is in Rochester, NY. This individual will be working 12 hour shifts and will rotate between day and night shifts. Shift schedule is eligible for shift differential pay.
The Responsibilities
* Provide production support to manufacturing which will result in lowering product cost, improving labor performance, cycle times, eliminating bottlenecks and improving throughput levels.
* Work with Manufacturing support personnel as a technical lead to troubleshoot and repair electrical and mechanical process systems.
* Work activities must be documented via a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), as well as completing various other computer-related tasks (time reporting, spare part retrieval, document management, on-line training).
* Acts as management representative for off shift production and maintenance personnel and completes timely escalations of significant equipment downtime events to subject matter experts and stakeholders.
* Maintains clear communication with internal and external business partners regarding expectations, satisfaction, and/or quality of results.
* Initiate and facilitate continuous improvement activities including smaller scoped projects related to OEE and equipment obsolescence. Identifies new opportunities to increase equipment uptime and reduce business risk.
* Supports the implementation of new equipment and/or the modifications to existing to improve plant efficiency and performance yields.
The Individual
* BS in Engineering (BSME, BSEE or BET is preferred) with