Process Engineer
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Process Engineer IIJob Summary: Talent Software Services is in search of a Process Engineer for a contract position in Maple Grove, MN. The opportunity will be one year with a strong chance for a long-term extension.Position Summary: This position offers the opportunity to support process development and product commercialization throughout a global plant network. You will work cross-functionally to lead process development of complex technologies on new products, drive/develop new business activities and rapid prototyping execution, and ensure efficient and effective transfer of products into production. We are looking for a highly motivated and driven individual who can solve complex, technical problems in both a hands-on manner and a team setting. This opportunity will require you to work in a fast-paced environment across multiple functions in a global company. You will leverage technical and collaboration skills alongside a passion for innovation and continuous improvement to drive growth through efficient and effective commercialization of new products and targeted improvements.Primary Responsibilities/Accountabilities:Partnering with R&D to develop design specifications, draft test methods, and drive material selection.Providing Design for Manufacturability (DFM) input to the engineering print package.Applying technical knowledge to innovate, design, and develop processes, procedures, tooling, and automation.Contributing creative, innovative ideas and solutions to solve complex technical problems.Proposing or investigating new technologies to pave a path for future business.Overseeing development builds as well as initial production builds using special work requests (SWRs).Training and/or providing work direction to technicians and engineers and may train manufacturing personnel when required as part of a validation.Assessing process capabilities, prioritizing process improvement opportunities, and innovating and implementing process improvements on platform or derivative projects.Preparing and presenting technical data and recommendations to project stakeholders at technical reviews to influence business decisions.Writing and reviewing validation protocols and reports applicable to new processes.Executing the functional deliverables associated with the PDP/TDP and Quality System.Ensuring proper documentation is completed to meet quality systems requirements.Collaborating with operations counterparts in manufacturing engineering and quality engineering to prepare for product transfer from development to production for commercialization.Qualifications:BS in Engineering and 2-4 years of experience.Strong engineering fundamentals, conflict resolution experience, and problem-solving skills.Demonstrated ability to develop and drive creative, innovative solutions for both processes and products.Demonstrated cross-functional teamwork and collaboration in a technically demanding environment.Strong communication and time management skills.Open to travel up to 10% of the time which may include vendor visits, supplier visits, or conferences.Preferred:Experience developing and characterizing various extruded processes such as free extrusion, over the core, coextrusion, braid, reel to reel, multi-lumen, and bump extrusion.Experience working with polymers – particularly Pebax, Nylon, PEEK, and Urethanes.Familiarity with how extrusion inputs can impact outputs.Demonstrated ability to develop equipment/fixtures from concept to prototype to production.Demonstrated use of DFSS tools (DOE, problem-solving).Experience with mechanical design, automation and controls, and programming.Strong understanding of statistics and experience using statistical analysis software tools.Medical device or other regulated industry experience including an understanding of the quality system.Experience as a technical project lead or responsibilities such as coordinating teams, encouraging cross-functional collaboration, and implementing risk mitigation strategies.If this job is a match for your background, we would be honored to receive your application!Providing consulting opportunities to TALENTed people since 1987, we offer a host of opportunities including contract, contract to hire and permanent placement. Let's talk!