Principal Engineer - Process & Tooling

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Founded in 1908, Merz is a successful, family-owned specialty healthcare company with a rich history.

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A Brief Overview

The Principal Engineer - Process / Tooling for NPI is a hands-on technical leader and SME in manufacturing processes, tooling, automation, material processing, equipment qualification, and process optimization.

This position requires the ability to develop manufacturing strategies, solve technical challenges, implement innovative process solutions, and deliver scalable, repeatable production systems through design transfer.

The position leads both internal development activities and external partners, including suppliers and CMOs, overseeing tooling, molds, automation, materials, manufacturing readiness, and build execution.

The ideal candidate is a self-driven problem solver, technical leader, and influencer who can manage multiple complex projects while collaborating across cross-functional teams.

What You Will Do


* Process Development and Validation:
+ Develop robust manufacturing process' using risk-based methods.

Create and execute: Installation (IQ), Operational (OQ), Performance (PQ) Qualifications including Process Validation Plans, Protocols and Reports.
+ Perform process characterization, capability studies, and DOE activities to establish process control and acceptance criteria.
+ Design, build, and test products per 21CFR820 using design for manufacturing (DOE) approach to mitigate risk and improve designs.
+ Leading simulations and/or fabrication testing of various product iterations, as well as develop and create product requirements, test plans/protocols and managing their planning and execution.


* Equipment & Automation:
+ Specify manufacturing equipment and equipment requirements, commissioning, and qualification.

Support automation and semi-automation initiatives to improve efficiency and repeatability.
+ Coordinate equipment integration with production systems, CMO's and sustaining engineering colleagues.


* Prototype manufacturing:
+ Lead engineering prototype builds, including generating BOMs, ordering parts and materials, creating incoming inspection standards and train lab technicians as necessary.
+ Work closely with product development teams, suppliers and R&D engineers to pilot new manufacture product development and assembly methods.


* Subject matter expert:
+ Provide technical expertise to cross functional groups including operations, quality, regulatory, and clinical, esp...