Labcorp is a leading global life sciences company that provides comprehensive diagnostic and drug development services to patients, physicians, and healthcare organizations. At our Protedyne subsidiary, we develop smarter, faster robots to optimize efficiency in Labcorp's diagnostic testing laboratories across the world. Learn alongside some of the brightest and most innovative minds in laboratory automation, engineering, science and software. We have an immediate opening at our Windsor, CT office for a Manufacturing Engineer.
The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for providing technical expertise within manufacturing and the installed base. Develops and implements cost-effective manufacturing and field processes and methods in accordance with product specifications and quality standards. Manages the manufacturing work order process for new builds and spare assemblies.
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Duties/Responsibilities:
- Diagnose and troubleshoot technical issues associated with complex robotic systems, including electro-mechanics, pneumatics, infrared laser markers, and vision systems.
- Develop and improve manufacturing and field processes and methods focusing on quality, efficiency, availability, and cost reduction.
- Investigate parts design and manufacturing issues and propose and author ECN corrective actions.
- Design and procure tools and equipment to enhance manufacturing quality and efficiency.
- Create and implement best method manufacturing process to ensure smooth flow of products through assembly, qualification and shipping.
- Develop manufacturing and field processes and create work instructions for new products and changes in existing products.
- Provide technical expertise to supply chain management, focusing on quality, efficiency and cost reduction.
- Lead the effort to identify and implement cost effective out-sourcing strategies.
- Mentor junior Engineers and technicians.
- Create and maintain manufacturing work orders, including creating and maintaining routings.
- Verify manufacturing compliance and inventory disposition in accordance with approved ECN's.
- Provide support to Customer Care Department as needed to ensure minimal down-time of production equipment.
- Create models for current and future automation equipment to predict End of Life (EOL) timespans.
- Conduct Bill of Material audits.
Skills/Knowledge/Educational Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Manufacturing Engineering or equivalent experience
- Experience with 3-D CAD; proficiency in SolidWorks a plus.
- 4-7 years experience in manufacturing engineering. Background should include experience with complex electro-mechanical systems, laser markers, and pneumatics.
- Experience implementing Lean Manufacturing principles in a high-tech, low-volume environment.
- Experience in working directly with suppliers to improve quality and lower costs.
- Must have understanding of ERP systems.
- Experience with Oracle is a plus.
- Must have direct experience in Engineering Change Processing.
- Excellent communication, organizational, and teamwork skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
- Familiarity with Big Data analysis tools (Tableau, SalesForce, etc) is a plus.
- Fluency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.) is required.
- Must be able to lift and carry heavy items (minimum 50lbs) regularly such as inventory, tools, and instrumentation.
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