Overview
The Mechanical Engineer will be responsible for; successfully delivering key projects internally, supporting our diverse manufacturing activities along with providing technical support and resources to strategic customer projects. The work is in a fast paced, high growth environment, with complex and fluid project attributes. Strong interpersonal skills are needed to work effectively with management, suppliers, and contractors. The candidate must be able to work independently and possess the ability to collaborate with others and be able to conduct technical discussions concerning projects and/or schedules. The role contributes to supporting globally the company's diverse bioprocessing equipment product lines that are manufactured using a variety of methods and techniques.
Responsibilities
• Development of and successful implementation of Repligen Bioprocessing systems including but not limited to Virus Inactivation (VI), Tangential Flow Filtration (TFF), Filling, and Chromatography Systems.• Coordinate with Biotechnology customers, Process Engineers, Project Managers, Engineering and Manufacturing teams to design and develop new and improved systems.• Work with Manufacturing and Quality to support/improve/develop systems and processes to improve overall product quality and performance, while reducing scrap and overall cost.• Generate, prepare and review engineering information and documentation for various projects and products.• Interpret URS and P&ID data, providing initial design proposals.• Generate, prepare and review engineering information and documentation for various projects and products.• Participate in design reviews, technical reviews and program meetings ensuring that manufacturing knowledge, process capability are being shared, considered and acted upon.• Draft detailed part and assembly drawings using SolidWorks or related software.
Qualifications
• BS in Mechanical Engineering is required.
• 2-3+ years of work experience in an engineering and manufacturing environment is desired.
• Ability to multi-task and adhere to deadlines.
• Thorough understanding of engineering principles and manufacturing processes is required.• Knowledge and experience of generating detailed and workable assembly/subassembly drawings following best design practices and GD&T principles.• Experience of executing a wide variety of project types & complexity.• Training and/or experience in Electromechanical systems design and controls is desirable.• Ability to work outside normal office hours due to differing time zones.• Ability to travel to support key projects mainly in the US, and Europe.• Excellent communication and people skills.
• Must possess high bandwidth and be able to fill multiple roles, as needed.
• Must be proficient with SolidWorks/CAD, MS Office, and electronic file management.
• Biopharmaceutical and/or Medical Device manufacturing experience is desired.
• Understanding of Equipment Qualification and Process Validation is desired.