OVERVIEW

The Manufacturing process technician will work as part of the Engineering team & report directly to the Engineering Manager. The primary purpose of this position is to provide technical support to the manufacturing operation in our molding Business Unit. This role will operate on a 3 Day weekend shift, Friday ,Saturday & Sunday & include a 30% Shift allowance increase on the base hourly rate.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Formal Production/Engineering/Science qualification preferably and/or relevant manufacturing experience (medical devices, plastics, etc.)
• Minimum 2 years experience in similar Position or Role as Mfg/Process Technician.
• Good communication and inter-personal skills.
• Knowledge of medical device quality standards/practises or similar regulated industry would be an advantage.
• Good computer skills including knowledge of Microsoft® Office.
• Must be a good team player who is capable of working well to tight deadlines.
• High degree of self-motivation.

• Assist engineers to develop production processes and ongoing process improvements.
• Provide technical support for manufacturing processes as required.
• Minimise Manufacturing Downtime by been proactive in terms of Preventative Maintenance of Tooling/Mandrels and Moulds used in the Manufacturing Process.
• Ensuring all Tooling and equipment is available and in calibration for Shift of Responsibility, 100 % availability of tools based on Manufacturing schedules.
• Work Closely with Planning and Shift team leader to minimise Down time on shift of Responsibility.
• Ensure that work instructions, etc are prepared as per Repligen Quality System.
• Provide Technical input and support for the investigation and resolution of customer complaints .
• Ensure that all work is carried out according to Company procedures, and that a high level of productivity and quality is achieved and maintained.
• Responsible for the setup and support of New production equipment & Tooling.
• Work closely with the Manufacturing Engineering to develop jigs, fixtures and tooling to improve production efficiencies.
• Ensure the efficient transfer of prototype and pilot Products/ Tooling to full production status and support these product lines on an on-going basis.
• Know the manufacturing process in great detail, troubleshooting at an appropriate level and involving senior members of staff if/when they are not able to correct the problem.
• Monitor and check the product quality and identifying when the process is deviating from the norm and taking action to correct it.
• Keep equipment in good working order by performing regular inspection, cleaning, servicing along with routine and preventative maintenance to make sure the machine or process never breaks down.
• Apply lean manufacturing principles to eliminate waste in the production process or apply six sigma to reduce output variation.
• Follow strict internal protocols and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) as well as following current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP)
• Ensure strict compliance with all plant health and safety policies, including detailed incident and accident reporting.
• Other duties may be assigned on discretionary basis as required by new developments or changes to the role