MicroVention-Terumo · 3 months ago
Staff Engineer, Chemical Manufacturing
Aliso Viejo, California, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$111K/yr - $138K/yr
6+ years expMicroVention-Terumo is a company focused on medical device product development. They are seeking a Staff Engineer to lead and manage complex chemistry-related projects, optimize chemical processes for large-scale manufacturing, and mentor the manufacturing team.
Health CareManufacturingMedicalNeuroscience
Responsibilities
Lead and manage improvement/development/transfer of chemical projects
Support existing chemical manufacturing processes, new products, product changes, line extensions, enhancements, and related tooling and fixture development and/or improvements
Review and develop manufacturing documents (e.g., MP, Routers, BOM, etc.)
Draft and execute validation of chemistry product, equipment, and processes
Lead collaboration with other departments to solve manufacturing production issues
Manage equipment maintenance program and monitor sustainment health metrics
Manage builds for new product development in prototype and pilot production settings, including training of operators and coordination with production planning
Analyze data and improve processes to ensure robust/repeatable manufacturing processes
Confer with appropriate departments, resources, and/or outside services to prepare process modifications, clarify problems, and develop processes
Manage process validation and product transfer activities across different manufacturing facilities
Investigate and test product processes and identify and review system deficiencies (e.g., NCR’s, DC, EO’s, etc.)
Identify and execute improvements, issues, or any process requirement with minimum supervision
Comply with applicable Laws and Regulations, adhere to Quality Management System processes and requirements as well as demonstrate Ethics and Integrity in all matters and at all levels throughout the organization
Perform additional duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Chemical Sciences, or a related field of study
A minimum of six (6) years of relevant chemical, pharmaceutical, and/or medical device manufacturing experience
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite: Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Word, and Teams
Ability to use and apply lean management principles to initiate, analyze, improve, and create engineering projects and quality procurement systems
Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines in a timely manner
Comprehensive knowledge of safe handling of chemical components, solution and mixtures when developing large-scale industrial manufacturing processes
Preferred
Master's degree in chemical engineering, Chemistry, Chemical Sciences, or a related field of study
A minimum of eight (8) years of experience in leading medical device and/or pharmaceutical development through various advanced engineering and analytical approaches
Expert in Design of Experiments (DOE) for road mapping full chemical characterization and processes during development and optimization stages
Statistical knowledge (Green Belt or Black Belt) in Design of Experiments (DOE) and Process Capability Cpk for process development characterization and optimization
Company
MicroVention-Terumo
MicroVention is now Terumo Neuro.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$51.6MKey Investors
Crosspoint Venture PartnersU.S. Venture PartnersAdvanced Technology Ventures
2006-02-28Acquired
2003-09-04Series D· $10M
2002-08-30Series D· $19M
Leadership Team
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Amy L. Walters
Vice President, Global Clinical Research
Rob Greene
Senior VP, R&D
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