Equipment Validation Lead - 1347895

at Apex Systems in Cook, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Apex Systems, the Nation's 2nd largest Technical Staffing and Services Firm, has an opening for Equipment Validation Lead for a large medical device company in Waukegan, IL for a 6 contract duration + possibility for extension!

*If you are interested in this role, please email your resume and availability for a phone conversation to Scott Johnson, Account Manager at scjohnson@apexsystems.com.

Equipment Validation Lead

This position is NonExempt.

• This role will provide tactical leadership within the Operations Engineering organization.
• Ensures engineering readiness to support production and product transfer activities.
• May represent engineering during internal and external company business meetings.
• Works within the company Quality Management System.

Responsibilities:

• Provides engineering leadership: Validations; New process and equipment design and development to support new product offerings
• Process and equipment design for manufacturing locations
• Scrap reduction
• Responsible for driving exceptional engineering response with respect to Resolution of production equipment issues
• Corrective and Preventative Action Items; Leads and/or assists in the determination of product/process failure root causes potentially related to manufacturing processes.
• Maintains the cadence for assigned equipment validations and presents periodic updates to management.
• Responsible for leading, coaching, and performance management of the Engineering Department Supervisory Responsibilities
• Supervises Engineering department staff comprised of engineers and technicians.
• Assists in the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of the engineering group.
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
• Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and managing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Basic Qualifications/Education

• Bachelor's degree (BS) in Engineering or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3+ years' experience in Manufacturing Engineering
• Minimum of 2-years direct experience in providing engineering support to production.
• Some experience managing equipment design and development as relates to automation, fixtures, set-up reduction.
• Prior experience in facility design and layout and/or cellular manufacturing preferable

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge of cGMP's and FDA regulations as pertains to process engineering.

Competencies

• Strong leadership, development, interpersonal, influencing and communication skills, and ability in leading, developing and managing cross-functional teams

About Apex Systems:

• Apex offers a number of resources to our contractors including:
  • Training and Development programs - We have a webinar series with global experts who deliver 3-4 technical and leadership webinars a month around hot topics/technologies such as Agile, DevOps, Angular, Node, React, JavaScript, .NET Core, Java 8/9, Redux, Ansible, Kubernetes, etc. Many of these webinars are worth certification credits for major certifying bodies such as PMI, IIBA, and CompTIA (i.e. PDU, CDU, and CEU credits). We can also provide a technical training license (eligibility required)
  • Benefits - Health, Dental, Vision, 401K, and Employee Stock Purchase Program
  • Strong Support Network - A network of Recruiters, Support Services, and Contractor Care Representatives are here to help our contractors succeed. We have a job portal which has all of our job openings with our 1,200+ clients. We also have off-boarding/end of assignment resources to help you during the transition when you're wrapping up, including a Career Coaching Program and 15+ Career Readiness workshops for job seekers
  • Awards - Apex is a proud recipient of the Best of Staffing awards for both Client Satisfaction and Contractor Satisfaction

EEO Employer

Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at employeeservices@apexsystems.com or 844-463-6178.