Process Engineer I

We understand that the world we want tomorrow starts with how we do business today, and that’s why we’re inspired to make A Better World for Pets. Antech is comprised of a diverse team of individuals who are committed to each other’s growth and development. Our culture is centered on our guiding philosophy, The Five Principles: Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom. Today Antech is driving the future of pet health as part of Mars Science & Diagnostics, a family-owned company focused on veterinary care.

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Work Type: On site

This is an On-Site role based out of our Location in Longmont Colorado.

The Target Pay Range for this position is $70,000- $88,000 annually. At Antech, pay decisions are determined using factors such as relevant job-related skills, experience, education, training and budget.

Job Purpose/Overview

A Process Engineer is required to maintain day-to-day operations in manufacturing, maintaining and improving upon existing equipment as well as ensuring product quality and yield. A Process Engineer III works closely with other teams as well as independently to transfer and develop new products and processes. A Process Engineer III has a high level of initiative and understanding of the organization’s needs to drive multiple deliverables to on time completion allowing for company growth.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead efforts to provide sustaining support to operations utilizing continuous improvement principles and technical support to operations utilizing root cause analysis to implement corrective actions.

• Ensures on time deliverables of all equipment engineering projects, initiatives, and processes comply within established policies and procedures.

• Develops proactive strategies and tactics that continuously improve the quality, performance, and value of the company’s technical equipment programs.

• Assists in developing high level capital equipment integration protocols and procedures for manufacturing. 

• Develops and conducts statistical analysis such as Design of Experiments (DOE) and Statistical Process Control (SPC) targeting physical cause of failure for yield loss and improving quality. Active database and data management allowing for process performance assessment via GR&R, Yield Tracking and Cpk analysis.

• Accurately documents all work products to ensure equipment qualifications and in line with and follow IQ, OQ, PQ requirements.

• Interacts with design staff to ensure that processes and designs are compatible with existing equipment.

• Translate design requirements into production by defining, designing and/or communicating efficient and capable process tooling.

• Takes a lead role in new equipment and process definitions, specifications, and testing practices, including manufacturing facilities/utilities.

• Utilizing GDP, author documents including but not limited to manufacturing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and detailed work instructions.

• Trains manufacturing staff on proper processes to follow when operating equipment, including wave-guide instrument(s).

• Diligently ensures that equipment meets uptime and OEE goals.

• Ensures that team and staff members follow safety rules and protocol.

• Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field required; master’s degree preferred.

• Seven to ten (7-10) years prior experience in an R&D or production scale-up environment with proven success of process improvement projects.

• Experience in project management.

• Experience in a regulated environment (FDA, ISO, etc.).

• Experience in the medical device field, specifically invitro diagnostics, preferred.

• Licenses or certifications such as ISO, PMP, LEAN, IFMA, MPS, Six Sigma, cGMP, preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to communicate technical information to technical and non-technical staff to ensure understanding.

• Excellent problem-solving skills and demonstrated ability to collaborate in problem solving.

• Excellent data gathering and analysis skills.

• Excellent electro-mechanical equipment development and troubleshooting skills.

• Deep understanding of QMS, including experience with deviation, CAPA, and other quality related objectives and requirements.

• Software use and knowledge: Windows, MS Office products, SolidWorks (or similar).

• Able to develop effective partnerships across the organization and to serve as a liaison between R&D and Manufacturing.

• Self-starter, with ability to work on own initiative.

• Highly organized and able to balance multiple demands and priorities.

Travel

Will there be notable travel in this position? Yes, Percent of time: 10

Working Conditions

The associate is regularly required to apply manual dexterity, including hand/wrist flexibility, for computer keyboarding. The associate frequently is required to sit for extended periods of time, stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The associate is frequently required to hear and speak in order to use the telephone, make presentations and communicate with people in an office environment. The associate is occasionally required to sit and stoop, bend, kneel, or crouch. The associate must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Work will be performed in an office, laboratory, and assembly/manufacturing environment. Able to use standard office equipment, know and understand laboratory safety protocols, and operate in an around process assembly equipment. Temperature extremes will be minimal to nonexistent. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The associate will be required to use a computer, spreadsheets, data base management, email, and the Internet. The associate is frequently required to use a calculator; fax, copy machine, and phone system. The associate must occasionally use media equipment such as an overhead projector, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Teams. 

Antech offers an industry competitive benefits package and continues to invest in and evolve benefits programs that meet the health, wellness and financial needs of our associates.

• All Full-time associates are eligible for the following benefits and more:

• Paid Time Off & Holidays

• Medical, Dental, Vision (Multiple Plans Available)

• Basic Life (Company Paid) & Supplemental Life

• Short and Long Term Disability (Company Paid)

• Flexible Spending Accounts/Health Savings Accounts

• Paid Parental Leave

• 401(k) with company match

• Tuition/Continuing Education Reimbursement

• Life Assistance Program

• Pet Care Discounts

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement, please see our Career page at Antech Careers.