Principal Engineer, Contract Manufacturing

What Contract Manufacturing Engineering contributes to Cardinal Health

·       Contract Manufacturing Engineering is responsible for developing manufacturing processes, production floor layouts and associated tools for external sourced finished medical devices per Cardinal Health specifications.

·       Review new designs for manufacturability.

·       Designs process improvements to reduce product cost, process cycle time and improved product quality.

Accountabilities

·       Frequent travel visiting critical CMs multiple times per month on-site; regular on-site presence for others; requires approximately 50% travel within APAC

·       Manage metrics targets with CMs; evaluate CM’s service, delivery, quality, compliance, and cost performance

·       Establish robust tracking and reporting process, working cross functionally to ensure compliance with internal/external audit observation deadline or other regulatory commitments and monitor performance

·       Act as CAH’s expert in managing technical, logistical and operational aspects of assigned projects and/or processes from initiation through commercialization, including change management.

·       Coordinates process audits, supplier audits and 3rd party inspections; provide on-site support for 3rd party inspections

·       Support preparation of periodic business and operations review meetings

·       Analyze and support action required for key performance indicators through a balanced scorecard, business and operation reviews and continuous improvements across the region’s supply chain operation

·       Escalate risks and tactical operational issues with CMs and CAH

·       Lead problem solving on production assurance, scheduling, and replanning

·       Lead / coordinate capability building, product changes / introduction / exit and corrective actions

·       Take on program manager role for new product launch / supplier onboarding driving successful design transfer and commercial prove-out with cross-functional teams

Qualifications

·       Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field preferred, with preference for Biomedical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related disciplines

·       At least 6+ years related work experience required in regulated industries, preference for medical devices, including experience managing contract manufacturers

·       Preference for experience in PCBA transfers, PCBA component qualification, or electronics manufacturing

·       Ability to lead cross functional teams toward operational objectives with effective communication across engineering, quality, operations, and suppliers

·       Aptitude to contribute to strategic goal setting for department/business unit

·       Ability to travel approximately 50% of the time

·       Preferred certifications: Lean Six Sigma, PMP, etc.

What is expected of you and others at this level

·       Applies advanced knowledge and understanding of concepts, principles, and technical capabilities to manage a wide variety of projects

·       Participates in the development of policies and procedures to achieve specific goals

·       Recommends new practices, processes, metrics, or models

·       Works on or may lead complex projects of large scope

·       Projects may have significant and long-term impact

·       Provides solutions which may set precedent

·       Independently determines method for completion of new projects

·       Receives guidance on overall project objectives

·       Acts as a mentor to less experienced colleagues

Candidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Cardinal Health supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. Cardinal Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.

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