Engineering Jobs in Flourtown, PA

We are a U.S.-based, privately held, mid-sized company operating in the aftermarket industrial sector. With a global footprint, we provide engineering services and repair solutions for high efficiency pumping equipment across key industries including oil and gas, steel, nuclear, and pulp and paper. With our corporate headquarters in Chicago, IL, our company prides itself on technical expertise, customer service, and strategic growth across international markets.

We are offering a home-based remotely based sales opportunity for an Account Manager position.

This person will be responsible for the identification, development and implementation of sales strategies and customer solutions in a defined territory and specific customer base in the Refinery, Power Plants, and Oil and Gas markets located in and along the territory within:

Territory – Western Pennsylvania, Western New York and West Virginia.

Sales responsibilities will be for aftermarket pump repairs plus parts, reliability services, sensors and field service within your assigned region. You will be conducting business development activities, cultivating customer relationships, identifying opportunities for growth, closing new business and ensuring business objectives/strategies are met within a company with a supportive culture, including our technical and sales resources to help you be successful in your role. You will have many resources available to you including a 5,000 HSP test lab, strong engineering support, high quality marketing tools, including media, brochures, case studies and training resources. You will also have access to experienced shop personnel who believe in providing our customers with a high-quality value solution.

Essential Job Accountabilities:

• Maintain current relationships with key accounts and prospect new customers continuously.
• Execute sales calls and identify new opportunities with both existing customers and new accounts in assigned geographical area.
• Grow sales within geographic territory in alignment with assigned revenue and new account development targets.
• Report sales activities in Salesforce CRM Software.
• Provides continuous improvement in sales coverage and effectiveness developing key areas and markets to include market share information and action plans.
• Provide technical support to customers and interfaces with engineering to assure best hydraulic fit and optimal equipment efficiency.
• Develop sales forecasts for the region.
• Define and assist management in developing solution-based proposals that will demonstrate product value to new and existing customers while optimizing revenue and profit of sale.
• Participate in weekly production /sales meeting to inform management of current and future activity.
• Work collaboratively with operations to identify and maximize margins and business profitability.
• Attend trade shows and industry events that impact business and build customer rapport.
• Effectively promote all of Hydro's value-added products and services, utilizing a "Total Solutions" sales strategy.
• Continuously build the Hydro brand, both in person and in social media presence.
• Manage travel and entertainment expenses in accordance with budgets and corporate policies.
• Travel up to 75% for in-person meetings at customer facilities within assigned geographic territory.

Job Requirements:

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Minimum education requirements include technical degree (mechanical engineering preferred) or equivalent combination of experience and education.
• 5 years prior experience as a Sales Engineer, Field Service Engineer or mechanical engineer or similar.
• Experience and knowledge of aftermarket service and solutions related to rotating equipment primarily with pumps.
• Superior technical skills with an in-depth knowledge of various types of pumps and pumping systems and a demonstrated knowledge of historical pump information along with a solid understanding of theoretical pump technologies.
• Strong business acumen and understanding of profitability in a service business environment
• Possess the ability to define problems, collect data and establish facts and valid conclusions.
• Have outstanding Customer Service skills and abilities in conjunction with a positive attitude and demeanor in sales settings and at site facilities.
• Proficient computer skills including Microsoft suite applications, with above average Excel and CRM experience.
• Must possess a high attention to detail, have exceptional time management skills.
• Have strong analytical and problem solving skills with an understanding of the root cause failure analysis process.
• Ability to facilitate solutions in a fast paced, complex technology, and business environment.
• Ability to work independently and be self-motivated while also being able to work effectively in a team environment.

Work Environment:

• Work is generally performed in a office environment and there will be instances that require activities in an industrial setting.
• Individual is required to comply with safety standards and regulations and use proper PPE.

We offer a full benefits package with a matching 401k and an entrepreneurial opportunity in a privately held organization.

Description:

The Director of Operations will oversee all production and facility operations at ALIGN Precision Philadelphia, ensuring seamless execution across precision machining, assembly, and cleanroom environments. This role will serve as the operational hub, coordinating with the Director of Planning & Delivery and Director of Quality to deliver on customer commitments while driving efficiency, safety, and culture. Reporting directly to the Site General Manager, the Director of Operations will translate strategic goals into daily execution and long-term capability building.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Production & Facilities

• Provide leadership to a staff of Production Supervisors and CNC Programmers.
• Lead machining, CNC programming, assembly, and cleanroom operations.
• In cooperation with the Director of Maintenance, oversee facilities management, equipment utilization, and preventive maintenance.
• Ensure Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost targets are consistently achieved.
• Develop the operations and capital equipment budget.
• Champion 5S workplace organization.

Scheduling & Capacity Planning

• Develop daily plans and execute production schedules against the master schedule.
• Cooperate with Planning and Delivery through the SIOP process providing inputs into capacity planning and modeling, aligning with the supply chain and customer demand.
• Partner with Planning and Delivery to balance inventory strategies with operational readiness.
• Collaborate with Quality and Engineering to embed process controls and ensure compliance.

Continuous Improvement

• Drive Lean, Six Sigma, and Kaizen initiatives across production areas working closely with Engineering.
• Implement systems for performance metrics, accountability, and operational transparency.
• Champion waste reduction, cycle time improvement, and productivity gains.

Culture & Leadership

• Build a culture of engagement, accountability, and innovation.
• Mentor supervisors and team leads, fostering psychological safety and high performance.
• Facilitate employee engagements and cross-functional collaboration to surface systemic themes.

Cross-Functional Alignment

• Act as the connective agent between Planning and Delivery, Quality, Engineering, Program Management and Business Development.
• Support business development by ensuring operational readiness of our expanded cleanroom and CNC automation for new verticals.
• Collaborate with leadership to embed strategic operating systems across the enterprise.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, or related field.
• 10+ years of leadership experience in precision machining, semi-conductor, aerospace, medical devices, or advanced manufacturing.
• Proven success in production leadership, scheduling, and facilities management.
• Strong background in Lean, Six Sigma, and operational excellence.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and team-building skills.
• Ability to balance strategic vision with hands-on execution.

Other Skills Required:

• Communications - Exhibits good listening and comprehension.

• Business Acumen - Understands business implications of decisions; displays orientation to profitability; demonstrates knowledge of market and competition. Aligns work with strategic goals.

Language Skills:

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

Mathematical Skills:

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Computer Skills:

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have an understanding of Microsoft Office Software- especially knowledge of Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee will be in the office and shop and required to sit, stand and walk.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

ADDITIONAL NOTES:

ALIGN Precision is an Equal Opportunity Employee and wholeheartedly supports diversity in the workplace as a basic premise for business success. All employees of ALIGN Precision are employed on an at-will basis.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.

A review of this position has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

We have two positions

Position 1

LinkedIn Pitch – QC Lead Investigator / Event Owner (Lab Equipment) | Philadelphia, PA

Join the Quality Control organization at Spark in Philadelphia as a QC Lead Investigator focused on laboratory equipment investigations and quality events. This contract role is ideal for someone experienced in QC/QA within regulated environments who enjoys digging into root cause, driving CAPAs, and improving lab systems.

You’ll lead equipment‑related investigations, manage deviations and change controls, support regulatory inspections, and serve as a system administrator for key QC lab platforms (Empower, Qx Manager, LabX, SoftMax, qPCR, etc.). Strong documentation, cross‑functional collaboration, and technical writing skills are essential.

Candidates should bring a Bachelor’s in a scientific or engineering field, hands‑on experience in GMP/regulated operations, and familiarity with root‑cause tools (5 Whys, Fishbone, FMEA). Experience with Veeva Vault QMS is a plus. This role is on‑site ~80% with standard business hours and some flexibility.

If you’re analytical, detail‑driven, and ready to support high‑visibility QC operations in a fast‑paced biotech environment, this is a strong opportunity to make an impact.

Position 2

LinkedIn Pitch – QC Lead Investigator / Event Owner | Philadelphia, PA (Onsite)

Spark’s Quality Control organization in Philadelphia is looking for a QC Lead Investigator/Event Owner to drive laboratory equipment investigations and quality events in a fast‑paced, highly regulated biotech environment. This contract role is ideal for someone who thrives on root‑cause analysis, CAPA execution, and cross‑functional problem‑solving.

In this position, you’ll lead equipment‑related investigations, manage deviations and change controls, support regulatory inspections, and partner closely with QC, QA, Lab Systems, and IT teams. You’ll also perform system admin tasks for key QC lab platforms and ensure documentation meets cGMP and global quality standards.

Candidates should bring a Bachelor’s in a scientific or engineering field, hands‑on QC/QA experience in regulated manufacturing, and familiarity with tools like Empower, Qx Manager, LabX, SoftMax, or qPCR systems. Strong technical writing, analytical thinking, and root‑cause methodologies (5 Whys, Fishbone, FMEA) are essential. Experience with Veeva Vault QMS is a plus.

This is an onsite role (~80%) with standard business hours and some flexibility. If you’re detail‑driven, collaborative, and ready to support high‑visibility investigations that directly impact product quality and compliance, this is a strong opportunity to step into a key role within QC.

Biomedical Equipment Technician (BMET)

Contract: 3-month contract with likely extension

Location: Philadelphia – Pennsylvania

Travel: Local travel between nearby healthcare facilities required

Key Responsibilities

• Perform advanced troubleshooting, repair, calibration, and preventive maintenance on biomedical equipment, including: Sterilizers | Laboratory analyzers | General patient care devices | Cardiac/pacing equipment
• Support medical device networking initiatives
• Migrate devices onto segmented clinical networks
• Verify connectivity, cybersecurity compliance, and documentation
• Execute technical procedures alongside clinical teams, IT, and vendors
• Coordinate vendor-supported technical projects and implementations
• Provide general operating room support and navigate clinical environments safely
• Travel locally between facilities to support service requests and projects
• Maintain accurate records in asset management systems
• Follow OEM/AEM procedures and regulatory standards
• Operate independently while collaborating with the clinical engineering team

Required Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Equipment Technology, Electronics, Applied Science, or equivalent military/technical training
• 3–5+ years of biomedical equipment experience
• Hands-on experience with multiple equipment types (sterilizers, lab, and patient care devices)
• Experience with medical device networking and network segmentation
• Experience coordinating technical work with vendors and stakeholders
• Ability to work independently in fast-paced clinical environments
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation

Preferred Qualifications

• AAMI certification (CBET or equivalent)
• Experience supporting large healthcare systems
• Operating room support experience
• Familiarity with clinical applications, medical PCs, and cybersecurity practices

Interview Process: Onsite technical interviews

Start Timeline: Immediate need / expedited hiring process*

The Business Data Analyst will play a critical role in supporting data-driven decision-making for core PMA business functions. This position is focused on extracting valuable insights from complex datasets, creating operational reports, and developing intuitive BI dashboards tailored to business needs. Working within an enterprise reporting structure, the analyst will perform on-demand data discovery, conduct trend analysis, and develop analytics tools that empower stakeholders with meaningful insights. By ensuring data accuracy, quality and relevance, this role will support data governance activities and continuous process improvements that align with strategic objectives.

Responsibilities:

Data Analysis & Business Insights
* Conduct in-depth data analysis to support strategic business initiatives.
* Perform trend analysis and develop predictive insights to help business teams identify patterns, risks, and opportunities.
* Respond to data discovery requests and operational reports development to support key business metrics and decision-making.
* Deploy best practices and make recommendations for improved understanding.
* Translate complex data findings into actionable recommendations, presenting insights in a clear and meaningful way for non-technical stakeholders.
Enterprise Reporting & BI Dashboard Development
* Work closely with business stakeholders to understand their reporting needs, providing insights that drive data-informed decisions.
* Design, develop, and maintain interactive BI dashboards tailored to answering critical business questions, providing real-time access to critical metrics and performance insights.
* Utilize enterprise BI tools to create data visualizations that enable easy exploration of data and insights.
* Partner with stakeholders to test and refine dashboards, ensuring they align with business requirements and enhance decision-making capabilities.
* Facilitate training and support for business users on BI dashboards and reporting tools, enabling self-service access to data insights.
Data Quality Support & Validation
* Collaborate with data governance and data engineering teams to ensure high data quality and integrity in enterprise reports and dashboards.
* Perform data validation and verification as part of report development to ensure data accuracy, consistency, and relevance for business users.
* Monitor data accuracy metrics and support data issue resolution, maintaining a high standard of data quality across reporting tools.
* Demonstrate commitment to Company's Code of Business Conduct and Ethics, and apply knowledge of compliance policies and procedures, standards and laws applicable to job responsibilities in the performance of work.

* 3+ years of experience in data, analytics, or business intelligence.
* Bachelor's degree in Information Management, Data Science, Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, Psychology or a related field.
* Proficient in SQL for data extraction and manipulation across various data sources.
* Strong analytical skills to interpret complex datasets and draw actionable insights.
* Experience with BI platforms like QlikSense or Power BI for data visualization and dashboard development.
* Familiar with advanced Excel functions for data manipulation and reporting.
* Understanding of statistical methods and trend analysis for identifying patterns and creating projections.
* Familiar with predictive modeling or basic machine learning concepts is a plus.
* Proficiency with scripting languages or tools (such as Python, R, or VBA) for process automation is a plus.
* Basic understanding of data integration, ETL processes, and data warehousing concepts.
* Skilled in presenting data in a way that tells a compelling story and drives informed decision-making.
* Strong interpersonal skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams in underwriting, finance, and IT.
* High level of precision in data analysis, ensuring reports and insights are accurate and free of errors.
* Analytical mindset to investigate data challenges, identify root causes, and develop efficient solutions.
* Ability to adapt to evolving data requirements and troubleshoot issues with minimal supervision.
* Strong organizational skills to balance multiple projects and meet reporting deadlines.
* Effective time management to handle ad hoc requests and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
* Open and motivated to learn new tools, methods, and data practices.

Avo Photonics ( ) is a dynamic contract engineering services company that designs, develops and manufactures custom opto-electronic products for a large customer base. Members of our staff have the opportunity to design, prototype, and produce next generation products for a diverse range of markets including environmental, medical, military, industrial, aerospace, and communications.

We are seeking an experienced Manufacturing Manager who will help to further our success and reputation in the industry through world-class customer service for our weekend operations. This position will report directly to the Director of Manufacturing. The successful candidate must keep multiple records, be self-motivated, maintain a professional presence, and have the desire to take ownership.

Specifically:

• Manage production Line Managers
• Execute production build plans as defined by Director of Manufacturing; meet customer performance, quality, and delivery
• Ensure 100% accurate execution of process steps per authorized Work Instructions by properly trained personnel
• Continually monitor and optimize staffing placement, development, and needs
• Define and track training program for all production staff
• Take ownership and demonstrate excellence; production areas shall exemplify discipline, cleanliness, quality, and control
• Confirm all Quality Documents are being completed properly and in a timely fashion
• Monitor and manage yield loss scrap so that corrective actions can be implemented quickly
• Drive continuous improvement through observations shared and discussed with Director of Manufacturing and Product Engineering
• Ensure that equipment and quality issues are resolved through Engineering

Requirements:

• B.S. in Operations Management or a technical discipline
• 7 years of progressive manufacturing leadership, inclusive of supervisory roles of multi-shift operations
• Ability to plan equipment capacity, staffing, space and material flow in a high technology manufacturing environment
• Demonstrated ability to identify and develop strong Line Managers and Process Leads
• Demonstrated experience in establishing teams and personnel development planning in a manufacturing environment
• Strong attention to details
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely

Apply: Avo Photonics offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Avo Photonics is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee of Avo Photonics by any method without a valid written contract in place with Avo Photonics will be deemed the sole property of Avo Photonics. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Avo Photonics as a result of the referral or through any other means.

Avo Photonics ( ) is a dynamic contract engineering services company that designs, develops, and manufactures custom opto-electronic products for a large customer base. Members of our staff can design, prototype, and produce next generation products for a diverse range of markets including environmental, medical, automotive, military, industrial, aerospace, and communications.

We seek a diligent, dedicated and meticulous leader who will help to further our success and reputation in the industry through world-class customer service. The successful candidate must be able to lead a team, keep multiple records, be self-motivated, maintain a professional presence, and have the desire to take ownership of projects.

Responsibilities:

• Shift management of 10-20 Production Technicians and Assembly/Test Operators
• Understand area production goals and how they link to meet customer delivery requirements; execute build plans to meet shipment schedules
• Continually evaluate and identify staffing needs and excesses to meet goals while minimizing cost; assign the appropriate level of staff for each process step
• Evaluate all staff for development potential and performance management
• Ensure accurate execution of process steps per authorized work instructions by properly trained personnel; ensure all staff maintain process proficiency with documented training records
• Ensure inventory accuracy by timely and accurate recording of materials consumed, scrapped, or quarantined
• Manage yield loss scrap promptly so that corrective actions can be implemented quickly
• Ensure that equipment and quality issues are resolved timely, whether through production, engineering, or customer resources
• Ensure proper housekeeping throughout the department including all work surfaces, equipment, racks and the floor.

Requirements:

• 4 years of operations experience in a leadership role
• B.S. in Operations Management or a technical discipline is preferred
• Experience with standard spreadsheet applications is required; experience with ERP systems is preferred
• Proven ability to communicate effectively across multiple departments with all levels
• Possess a sense of urgency to resolve problems
• Demonstrated experience in training or developing personnel in an operations environment
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills

Apply: Avo Photonics offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package. Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Avo Photonics is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee of Avo Photonics by any method without a valid written contract in place with Avo Photonics will be deemed the sole property of Avo Photonics. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Avo Photonics as a result of the referral or through any other means.

Manufacturing Manager

Our Manufacturing Operations Manager directs, maintains, and oversees execution of assembly, manufacturing, and production activities for the manufacturing plant which includes safety, yield, productivity, labor, cost, production schedule, quality, continuous process improvements to meet established business goals. Plans and coordinates efficient and economical manufacturing activities through Production Supervisors and provides quality levels and service that exceed the customer’s expectations. Responsible for driving key initiatives to ensure cost reduction, inventory management, delivery performance, and key performance indicator (KPI) targets are met. This will be an onsite position at our North Wales, PA facility.

What will you be doing?

Oversee and manage plant manufacturing activities to ensure safety, quality, cost, and morale to meet and exceed customer and Company requirements.

• Develop and direct all activities within the Plant manufacturing operations and maintain a manufacturing system which best supports production activities.
• Develop and implement strategies to ensure that objectives for manufacturing are successfully achieved.
• Assure coordination and integration of workflow, timely production, conformance to budgets, and proper utilization of personnel, skills, machines, equipment and facilities.
• Support production control activities including maintaining the proper working inventory process and creating the production schedule as needed.
• Supervise and coordinate the various programs essential to manufacturing procedures such as training, safety, environmental, housekeeping, work simplification, cost reduction, quality improvement, etc.
• Establish and encourage a culture that promotes quality in all aspects of the manufacturing operations.
• Ensure all products conform with quality and delivery specifications as well as customer expectations.
• Plan and implement quality programs and checks (PDCA) to identify and problem solve bottleneck processes.
• Support development of procedures compliant with ISO9001 and ISO14001.
• Plan and organize layouts for line changes due to volume changes or workforce reductions.
• Confer with General Manager and customer service personnel regarding scheduling problems or delays, and quality issues.
• Participate in all planning and research for future projects involving the use of the production facilities.
• Assist in timely development of new products by coordinating manufacturing operations; quickly resolve competing functional area needs and maintain a participative and cooperative team effort.
• Review launch products and provide direction for successful launch.
• Identify potential equipment related quality problems during the start-up trials and normal operations.

Assist the General Manager in the development and management of manufacturing annual plan, budget, operating and capital expense budgets, Key Performance Indicators (KPI), operating efficiency, and cost control.

• Assist with development of the manufacturing area annual plan and budget aligned with plant and corporate goals as the foundation to keep the plant moving in a safe, quality conscious, and efficient upward trend.
• Administer annual plans that incorporate safety, quality, productivity, cost reduction, and employee morale including adjusting achieve targets.
• Support and/or coordinate major manufacturing projects such as expansion of facilities, acquisitions and installation of capital equipment, manufacturing layout changes, etc. to the best economic advantage.
• Support all equipment’s capital expense projects to improve manufacturing reliability and robustness.
• In conjunction with Engineering, research new equipment and recommend changes or replacement.
• Review and plan headcount monthly for labor cost control and PEFF (production efficiency).
• Recommend increase and/or decrease in labor to meet scheduling requirements in a cost-efficient manner to include making recommendations/decisions on overtime and use of temporary help.
• Ensure manufacturing area goals are met and kept on track.
• Review and track posted daily, weekly, and monthly goals (including KPI targets and results), spot potential problems, and lead in formulating and implementing short-term and long-term countermeasures and solutions.
• Oversee the monthly reporting documents that are finalized for the assigned manufacturing area(s), ensuring accuracy and completion. Report on monthly reports with targets.
• Lead management discussions and planning sessions to help formulate cost reduction, product improvement, and problem-solving activities, and present operational performance daily/weekly.
• Implement short- and long-term corrective actions for manufacturing problems. Perform shop floor audits to assess and improve process control and 5S condition.
• Lead manufacturing supervision in utilizing techniques to standardize processes/methods and to identify manufacturing problems and eliminate waste.
• Drive and achieve sustained continuous improvement activities and results using Lean, Six Sigma, and other tools.
• Through motivating techniques and delegation of authority to subordinate manufacturing staff, coordinate and guide activities in the areas of manufacturing, Lean, housekeeping/5S, quality enhancements, staffing, training, employee relations, and other related activities.
• Direct and supervise production supervisors in accordance with operational policies to meet budget and targets.
• Provide direction and motivation to Production Supervisors focusing on safety, quality, efficiency, productivity, cost reduction, safety and health, and morale.
• Personally interview and select, with assistance from the General Manager, personnel to fill departmental positions.
• Train and assist subordinates in the proper handling of responsibilities.
• Establish department programs which support cross training, acquisition of multiple skills, teamwork, and cooperation in group problem solving.
• Ensure further development of employees through performance evaluation, development of training plans, feedback, coaching, and cascade training. Update employee training matrix and schedule any training needed.
• Participate in monthly meetings with employees to communicate state of business.
• Develop and maintain positive team member relations centered on mutual trust, dignity, respect, fairness, consistency, two-way communication, teamwork, and harmony. In conjunction with Human Resources, participate in employee complaint/grievance meetings.
• Promote and support community and employee engagement initiatives.

What are we looking for?

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Industrial, or Operations Management; Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering; Supply Chain; Business Administration; or related field.
• 7-10+years of manufacturing (i.e., assembly, cutting, machining, fabrication, welding, painting, etc.) experience.
• 5+years of progressively responsible manufacturing supervision/management experience.
• Practical experience applying Lean and Total Quality Production System (TQPS) principles in a manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of, and practical work experience with, manufacturing industry equipment, processes, and production systems.
• Working knowledge and experience with manufacturing and production KPIs/Analytics including the Production Efficiency (PEFF) system preferred.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems and integrated computer programs and/or applications.
• Ability to use a personal computer utilizing spreadsheet and word processing software applications, databases, and automated systems to accomplish work.
• Advanced skill level with Microsoft Office Suite; Word, Excel, Project, and PowerPoint preferred.
• Lean Six Sigma certification and/or Project Management certification is a plus.

Logistics Planner Specialist II

Location(s): West Point, PA; Rahway, NJ

Work Environment: Hybrid

Job Summary:

The Logistics Planner Specialist II is responsible for driving tasks to completion and mentoring junior staff. This role requires a heightened level of autonomy and strong business acumen. The Logistics Planning Specialist will be responsible for supporting and work cross-functionally with, but not limited to, Clinical Supply Planning, Country Clinical Operations, CMOs/CROs, Distribution, Regulatory, External Operations Management, Operational Expense Management, Trade Operations, and Trade Compliance to support and plan distribution for Clinical Trial Material utilizing approved depot networks. Act as the Logistics Planner and develop distribution plans and execute activities for network preparedness of distribution activities. Communicate with all constituents and be the advocate for the distribution strategy for clinical trials. In addition to typical distribution planning activities, the individual will also be responsible for alignment of the lead-time and routing in SAP, and cost analysis for distribution network selection. Collaborate across functions and contribute to cross-functional initiatives, and, where appropriate, assume leadership of low-to-moderate complexity projects to drive defined outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Drive tasks to completion amidst ambiguity.
• Mentor junior staff and provide guidance on project management.
• Collaborate across functions to achieve business objectives.
• Ownership of SAP-related processes that Logistics Planning is accountable
• Project Contributor, and at times lead, for both internal and cross-functional projects
• Proficient in cGMP
• Ability to function in a team environment and pursue information when it is not readily available.
• Communicate with all constituents and be the advocate for the clinical trial distribution strategy
• Partner with Clinical Supply Planning and Distribution Centers to oversee and implement distribution planning documents for clinical study protocols
• Represent Logistics Planning at internal communication meetings
• Serve as the functional area expert on country shipping and trade compliance, distribution routes, country and global distribution challenges
• Adherence to regulatory, global and site policies and procedures governing operations activities are critical.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree preferred; candidates with relevant experience may be considered.
• 3+ years of experience in a related field; candidates without a degree should have 6+ years of relevant experience.

General Skills:

• Strong communication and proficient project management skills.
• Ability to collaborate across functions and teams.
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively.

Unique Responsibilities:

• Ability to make connections at a higher level within the function.
• Self-motivated with the ability to mentor others.

Metrology Specialist I

On-site in West Point PA

Summary:

• Manage equipment assets at multiple locations
• Gain a working knowledge of laboratory equipment to facilitate with troubleshooting and/or communicate with the vendor/ service engineer to identify resolutions
• Participate in computer system validation activities associated with new or upgraded equipment or software packages.
• Originate and progress Deviations and Change Control records
• Perform and document investigations and assist in developing and implementing CAPA plans
• Contribute to new SOP drafting, implementation, and revisions.
• Represent the laboratory on all aspects of laboratory equipment during audits.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements (cGMP), internal policies and procedures.
• Customer focused mindset with the ability to communicate adequately (verbally/writing) to all levels within the organization.
• Willingness and ability to quickly upskill in Merck Facilities/Instrument support programs SAP, ProCal, BAS, LAMP, Electronic Validation, and other document and/or asset repositories
• Initiate, process and track work orders to facilitate timely repairs, modifications and moves of laboratory equipment.

Calibration Focus:

• Prepare, review, and approve archive instrument/equipment documentation such as master equipment lists, user access reviews, Instrument Installation & operational qualification documentation, and calibration documentation.
• Coordinate service activities across a variety of vendors and service engineers while building and maintaining strong working relationships.
• Collaborate with metrology staff across multiple testing labs and sites for process improvement, cross-training and cross-site support.

Support the purchase, installation, and equipment qualification of new laboratory equipment.

*** There will be training opportunities to support Validation*** Validation activities are included below

• Support primarily the qualification/validation of computerized analytical systems as per current guidelines.
• Partner with the business unit in the laboratories, various quality support oversight, IT technical support, and various software and instrument vendors/manufacturers.
• Perform any required change control during the life cycle of a computerized system.
• Decommission systems as required as part of the equipment qualification/validation life cycle.
• Manage the capital purchasing and initial installation of computerized analytical systems prior to validation.
• Participate in various data integrity and lab modernization activities as required.
• Will possess direct experience operating analytical instrumentation within a pharmaceutical or equivalent laboratory (vaccine or large molecule focus).
• Will have the ability to thoroughly review and scrutinize validation requirements through the life cycle of the system.

General Requirements Level 1:

-Bachelor’s degree in biological or chemical science and/or engineering plus

-2-4 years of experience participating in the validation of computerized laboratory systems or instruments (e.g. system Installation and Operational qualification, Performance qualification

-Experience working in a GMP environment and maintaining laboratory equipment.

-Highly organized, strong communication skills.

-Capable of working independently.

-Solutions orientated mindset with the ability to handle multiple high priority tasks at one time.

-Ability to succeed in a dynamic environment; flexibility to respond to changing priorities.

-Awareness to independently prioritize tasks and responsibilities based on actual or perceived level of importance and/or potential impact to the GMP environment.