Judge Direct Placement ยท 1 day ago
Innovation Engineer
Kershaw, SC
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$110K/yr - $125K/yr
7+ years expJudge Direct Placement is seeking an Innovation Engineer in the Kershaw, SC area. The role focuses on identifying and implementing innovative equipment and software solutions to enhance product development and processes while collaborating with various teams to ensure manufacturability and compliance with industry standards.
Staffing & Recruiting
Hiring Manager
Jaclyn Evans
Responsibilities
Identify, assess, and recommend new equipment, tools, and software solutions to support the development of innovative products and processes
Monitor industry trends, emerging technologies, and competitive landscapes to inform innovation strategies and identify potential technology integration and product opportunities
Design and optimize unit operations production using modeling and simulation software
Conduct proof-of-concept (PoC) and pilot programs for new technologies and assess scalability
Collaborate with software developers to specify, test, and integrate custom process control or monitoring software
Conduct feasibility studies, cost-benefit analyses for new technologies and equipment
Participate in PFMEA, Control Plan, SOP and PPAP generation associated with product transfers and new product launches
Work closely with vendors and suppliers to evaluate product offerings and negotiate specifications, pricing, and delivery schedules
Developing plans for scaling innovative solutions and implementing them in a practical way
Bring a creative and visionary approach to projects to influence innovation across the business
Working with manufacturing engineers and Product Development team to ensure products are manufacturable using Design for Manufacturing OpEx practices
Lead or support the installation, integration, and validation of new equipment into existing development and production workflows
Prepare and present detailed technical reports and recommendations to stakeholders
Ensure compliance with relevant safety and regulatory standards during equipment selection and deployment
Follow applicable cGMP processes
Continue education by attending expos and conferences and applying knowledge gained
Communicate effectively with other departments within the organization and function within a team environment
Regular attendance is required
Perform other assigned duties as may be required in meeting company objectives
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or Industrial Engineering
7 to 10 years of experience in process or equipment engineering, with a focus on innovation or advanced technologies in food, dietary supplement or pharma industries
Strong understanding of food, dietary supplement or pharma processing industrial software platforms
Proven experience in evaluating and deploying emerging technologies in a manufacturing or R&D environment
Experience using Lean-Six Sigma Methodology (DMAIC) and tools including Minitab, FMEA, Fishbone, Process Mapping
Experience in a cGMP environment with understanding of cGMP principles and requirements
Knowledge of animal feed regulations a plus
Company
Judge Direct Placement
JUDGE DIRECT PLACEMENT, with over 45 years of experience, is a leading provider of top management talent to companies nationwide, with a focus in the areas of Manufacturing, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Sales & Marketing.
Founded in 1970West Chester, Pennsylvania, US
1001-5000 employees
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