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1/12/12
Job Title: Software Quality Assurance Engineer
Reports to: Manager, Quality Engineering
Department: Quality & Regulatory
Location: Mahwah, NJ
Job Summary: This position is responsible for all aspects of the Software Quality Engineering function.
Essential Functions:
1. Represent QA on new product development project teams.
• Participate in requirements reviews.
• Participate in architecture reviews.
• Participate in design reviews.
• Participate in code reviews.
• Participate in Software Review Boards.
• Participate in the development of software development policies and procedures.
• Develop and maintain quality assurance plans and related documentation in support of product development.
• Review and approve all design documentation including: requirement specifications, test plans, test protocols and other related project documents.
• Participate in the development of the system level hazard analysis.
• Review and approve all executed software test documents.
2. Support the manufacturing of products as required.
3. Coordinate Cell Team meetings and activities.
4. Work with management and other departments on various Quality System tasks and improvements.
5. Develop QE metrics and reports as required by management.
6. Provide training, technical advice, and guidance to lower level engineers.
Decision Making Authority:
· Approval of QA related documentation.
· Review of other company related documentation.
· Project specific QA activities.
Position Specifications:
1. Knowledge/Educational Requirements
· Thorough knowledge of Quality Assurance Systems and industry standards.
· Thorough knowledge of Quality practices and standards.
· Thorough knowledge of Software development best practices.
· BS or MS or equivalent.
· 6 to 9 years of QA experience or equivalent
· Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) a plus
2. Skills and Abilities
· Works without appreciable direction
· Strong organizational skills
· Effective oral and written communication skills
· Attention to detail
3. Physical Demands/Work Environment
· Normal office and laboratory environment
Contact: Matthew J. Grieco, ASQ CQA & CSSGB
m.grieco@mindray.com

1/3/12
Job Title: QA Specialist
Company: Steralon
Job Description:
• Document Control (does not include engineering drawings)
   o Act as one of the administrators of the Document Control System
   o Assist personnel in all departments in writing and publishing controlled documents
   o Track revision status of all controlled documents
   o Ensures DHR files are complete, organized and secure
• Training
   o Perform Training on new Quality Assurance procedures and policies
   o Ensure training requirements are documented for all positions and personnel
   o Track training for all personnel
   o Generate training reports as required
   o Assist other departments in scheduling training sessions for their personnel
• CAPA
   o Tracks and processes all Corrective and Preventive Action submissions
   o Sends reminders to responsible people about due and overdue responses
   o Generates CAPA reports as required
   o Participates on problem solving and root causes analysis teams as required
• Auditing
   o Performs as a member of the internal audit team
   o Files all completed audit reports for internal and supplier audits
   o Assist the Quality Manager in completing supplier audits
• Assist Management Represent for Medin (and associated sites) during ISO, regulatory and/or customer audits
• Participates in the review and disposition of labeling, promotional material and product modifications from a quality compliance perspective
• Participates in cross functional department team projects and product development activities/meetings as required
• Other related tasks as assigned
Training Requirements:
On the job training, knowledge of MS Office products, ISO audit experience/certification and cGMP knowledge.
Skills:
Excellent Written and Verbal communication
Understanding of Document Control as defined by ISO9001 and ISO 13485
Ability to speak to a group
Internal Auditing Experience (helpful)
Bi-lingual Spanish/English (helpful)
Education:
• Bachelor of Science (or equivalent) in an engineering or science discipline
• Appropriate certifications i.e. Certified Quality Auditor, Certified Lead Auditor, etc.
Experience:
• Minimum 2 years' experience in a regulated industry (Drug, Device, Auto, Aerospace, etc.) or with ISO9001 registered companies.
Contact: Scott Kruger
skruger@Medin.com

12/08/11
Job Title: Quality Assurance Manager
Company: Form Fit Function Engineering, LLC, 23 McLean Blvd., Paterson, NJ
Duties:
• Develop and control quality programs.
• Evaluate and monitor production capabilities conformance with QA standards and procedures and recommend improvements as needed.
• Ensure administrative and documentation procedures and processes are followed.
• Supervise quality assurance specialists or inspectors.
• Ensure policies and procedures for document development, retention, and disposition are followed.
• Perform other job-related tasks as directed by supervisor.
Education Requirements:
• Requires a 4-year technical degree.
Experience Requirements:
• Four to six years of relevant experience (or equivalent).
Skills Requirements:
• High level of attention to detail, supported by an in-depth knowledge of quality and production procedures.
• Willingness to accept full accountability for the total quality of the business offerings.
• Discipline to implement and maintain systems and procedures to ensure efficient transfer of information to associates and customers on a "need-to-know" basis.
• Demonstrated people-skills and administrative skills.
Contact: Ken Rosenbaum
Krosenbaum@f3engineering.com
(973) 442-2290 x102

11/25/11
Position: Senior Manager - Regulatory Affairs, Medical Device Company
Location: Massachusetts
Job Description: This position focuses on regulatory affairs and compliance as well as quality system strategy and improvement.
Responsibilities include:
1. CAPA Management and Review Board
2. Complaint Management and reporting
3. Internal Audits
4. Document Control & Change Control
5. Quality System Management Reviews
6. Premarket RA
7. Post market RA
8. Labels & Literature
9. FDA File submissions
10. Medical Device Reporting
Required:
1. BS Microbiology or related science
2. Minimum 7 years relevant experience
3. Experience with FDA pre-IDE and 510K submissions
4. Track record of developing effective working with regulatory bodies
5. Expert in Quality System Regulation 21 CFR 820 and Part 11
6. RAC Certified or equivalent credentials
7. Auditor Lead Assessor Certification
8. Excellent writing and communication skills
9. Working knowledge of Statistics and Quality Tools
Contact: Steven Karski Alchemy Scientific, Inc.
51 JFK Parkway
First Floor West
Short Hills, NJ 07078
786-347-6300
skarski@alchemyscientific.com

Position: Senior Manager - Quality Assurance, Medical Device Company
Location: Massachusetts
Job Description: This position focuses on new product quality and designs control.
Responsibilities include:
1. Design Controls
2. Validation Planning
3. Process Characterization
4. Process Validation & Verification
5. Risk Management
6. Control Plan Development
7. Data Analysis and Statistics
8. Design Transfer
Required:
1. BS in Microbiology, Engineering or related science
2. Minimum 7 years relevant experience
3. Expert in Statistics and Quality Tools, 6 sigma Black Belt
4. Working knowledge of cGMPs, 21 CFR 820 Part 11
5. Experience in managing Design Control process
6. Expert in Validation and Verification Planning
7. Excellent writing and communication skills
Contact: Steven Karski Alchemy Scientific, Inc.
51 JFK Parkway
First Floor West
Short Hills, NJ 07078
786-347-6300
skarski@alchemyscientific.com

Position: Validation Manager, Large Pharma/Biologics Manufacturing
Location: Syracuse, NY
Job Description: The Syracuse site produces clinical and commercial drug substance in a multi-product biopharmaceutical facility for mammalian cell processes. The Validation Services group is responsible for installation, operation and performance qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ) of process equipment/facility, validation of SIP/CIP processes, and validation of facility/process utility systems. Responsibilities include all validation work arising from change controls, CAPA's, capital projects, shutdown/changeover activity, and ongoing revalidation programs. In addition, the group contributes to projects related to internal compliance or efficiency improvement efforts within its department and its customer's.
The Manager, Validation Services:
1. Manages the validation projects whose scope, regulatory visibility, schedule requirements, and complexity require coordination with customers (e.g. manufacturing, quality control (QC) laboratory, etc.), collaborators (e.g. manufacturing support, facilities & engineering, process automation, etc.), and quality assurance.
2. Works with customers and collaborators such as Manufacturing, Manufacturing Support, F&E, QC, and Quality Assurance to establish appropriate validation methodologies for novel projects.
3. Leads the Validation Services group in all validation activities in support of manufacturing, facilities and laboratory support (i.e. CIP systems, bioreactors, media preparation equipment, analytical equipment, computerized systems, software, etc.), and process automation systems (i.e. Delta V, DCS, etc.).
4. Assists a portfolio of validation projects under strict deadlines to ensure success and bulk drug supply.
5. Manages multiple projects while serving as an overseer of technical work and a point of contact for project stakeholders.
6. Serves as validation subject matter expert (SME), and contributes to multi-function teams, advises manufacturing/laboratory support on validation matters, and defends their work.
7. Ensures alignment with company directives and industry guidelines on validation.
8. Ensures team adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices, Good Validation Practices, and standard operating procedures.
9. Technical master of their field in processes, techniques, and skills required. Provides technical expertise to management and less experienced professionals.
Qualifications:
1. A minimum of 8 years validation experience in a biotechnology manufacturing or support facility subject to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) regulations.
2. A B.S., in chemical, mechanical, computer science, biochemical engineering or related discipline, or its equivalent.
3. Direct experience with sterilization qualification, critical utilities validation, cleaning validation, computerized system validation, shipping validation, software validation, laboratory equipment, and temperature mapping concepts is required.
4. Demonstrated experience with establishing and maintaining a validation program at a regulated GMP facility including establishing validation methodologies, guidelines/SOPs, etc.
5. Familiarity with automation (GAMP) validation concepts.
6. Mastery of cGMPs and has the 'know-how' to work and manage within a regulatory environment.
7. Demonstrated aptitude for engineering principles and manufacturing automation systems.
8. Previous supervisory experience which demonstrates proficiency in selection, motivating and retaining a superior team, effectively managing personnel issues and planning and administering financial resources.
9. Adaptable to a fast paced, complex and ever changing business environment.
10. Excellent project management, communication, and technical writing skills are required. The successful candidate will possess the professionalism and technical competency required to represent Validation Services before our customers, regulatory agencies and management.
Contact: Steven Karski Alchemy Scientific, Inc.
51 JFK Parkway
First Floor West
Short Hills, NJ 07078
786-347-6300
skarski@alchemyscientific.com

Position: Cleaning Validation Engineer, Large Pharma/Biologics Manufacturing
Location: Syracuse, NY
Job Description: The Technical Services Validation group is responsible for installation and operational qualification (IQ/OQ) of process equipment, validation of SIP/CIP processes, and validation of critical process utility systems. The Validation Engineer directs validation projects whose scope, regulatory visibility, schedule requirements, complexity require coordination with customers, collaborators, and quality assurance. Responsibilities include validation work arising from change controls, capital projects, shutdown/changeover activity, and ongoing revalidation programs. For novel projects, this individual works with Validation Services management and Quality Assurance to establish appropriate validation methodologies. The position manages a portfolio of validation projects under strict deadlines to ensure customer success and bulk drug supply. This position leads projects while serving as an individual contributor of technical work and a point of contact for project stakeholders. As a validation subject matter expert (SME), this individual contributes to multi-function teams, advises operations on validation matters, and defends their work before regulatory agencies. The individual maintains familiarity with company directives and industry guidelines on validation. In addition to operations support, duties may include internal compliance or efficiency improvement efforts within department.
Qualifications:
The successful candidate has a BS degree in Engineering, Chemistry, or the Biological Sciences with 4-6 years relevant experience or MS with 2-4 years relevant experience. Direct experience with cleaning validation is required. Direct experience or close familiarity with sterilization qualification, critical utilities validation, and temperature mapping concepts is desired. Familiarity with or interest in distributed control systems and automation (GAMP) validation concepts may enable this individual to participate in cross-functional validation efforts. A working understanding of lean principles is a plus. Excellent project management, communication, and technical writing skills are required. The successful candidate will possess the professionalism and technical competency required to represent the department before our customers, regulatory agencies, and management.
All inquiries are kept strictly confidential.
Contact: Steven Karski Alchemy Scientific, Inc.
51 JFK Parkway
First Floor West
Short Hills, NJ 07078
786-347-6300
skarski@alchemyscientific.com

10/27/11
Position: Project Manager, Quality Control
Location: Biotech, New Jersey
Salary Range: Remuneration is competitive: Salary + Bonus + Vacation + Healthcare Benefits
Job Description: The QC Project Manager is accountable for leading cross functional teams in the creation and implementation of integrated systems/processes in support of the development and commercialization of molecules. This position will be accountable for the delivery of project milestones on time and tracking progress of projects within budget through the use of project management tools and principles. This position requires the ability to achieve alignment within teams and across functions, including proactively and reactively resolving issues, providing leadership, driving timely decision-making, and sharing learning within the QC function.
Responsibilities:
1. Communicate the status of QC deliverables to the VP of Quality Control and represent the needs of QC management team to the QC functional areas.
2. Contribute to the development of project plans, independently lead cross-functional subteams through development and execution of QC project plans.
3. Track, maintain and coordinate multiple project timelines and manage on-going activities across multiple functions including Methods Development, QC, QA, Manufacturing and Regulatory
4. Constantly monitor and evaluate the team’s progress towards meeting milestones and timelines through active communication and review of pertinent information
5. Facilitate active communication and information flow between team members, QC senior management and other functional areas as needed.
6. Identify and monitor critical path activities and develop contingency plans.
7. Support optimization of project resources including strategic outsourcing.
8. Identify peak resource needs, internal priority conflicts, missed objectives and barriers/issues, make recommendations for improvement and coordinate the decision-making process.
9. Share learning across project teams and within the QC management team.
10. Provide routine project reports, assessments and critical path analyses to QC Management.
Required Knowledge, Skils & Education:
1. BS, MS or Ph.D. in a related scientific discipline such as Biology or Biochemistry.
2. BS requires 8-10 years, MS requires 6-8 years, and Ph.D requires 4-6 years of experience in project management or a related area.
3. Excellent working knowledge of cGMP regulations.
4. Extensive experience in QC Biochemistry analytical methods and projects.
5. Working knowledge of method qualification, validation and transfer.
6. Excellent understanding of computers / software required for project management.
7. Ability to provide scientific mentoring by sharing experience and knowledge.
8. Excellent teamwork, verbal and written communication skills. Attention to detail.
9. Ability to work independently. Achieve problem resolution using scientific rationale and with minimal supervision.
Contact: Steven Karski Alchemy Scientific, Inc.
51 JFK Parkway
First Floor West
Short Hills, NJ 07078
786-347-6300
skarski@alchemyscientific.com

Position: Associate Director/Director – Manufacturing Technology/Regulatory CMC
Location: Biotech, New Jersey
Salary Range: Remuneration is competitive: Salary + Bonus + Vacation + Healthcare Benefits
Job Description: The individual will be part of a team that will provide support to the Regulatory Affairs (CMC) Organization. This team’s primary responsibility will be to prepare the technical content for the Chemistry, Manufacturing and Controls (CMC) sections of investigational drug applications (INDs, CTAs), initial marketing applications and required amendments. Additional responsibilities include assisting the RA (CMC) group with the compilation of responses to health authority requests. The individual will interact with subject matter experts from various departments and coordinate information exchange during the synthesis of documents. The individual will represent this group on multi-disciplinary project teams. The individual must be detail-oriented and have excellent oral and written communication skills. Must be able to multi-task and adhere to the established project timelines.
Responsibilities:
1. Responsible for generating the technical content for the Chemistry, Manufacturing and Controls (CMC) documentation required for investigational new drug applications and their initial marketing applications, along with relevant supplements, amendments and health authority responses.
2. Work collaboratively with the Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing and Development technical experts and the Regulatory Affairs CMC organization to prepare regulatory filings.
3. Extract and summarize information from technical documents for incorporation into CMC documents.
4. Coordinate the development of CMC filing related document templates with the Regulatory Affairs (CMC) Organization
5. Offer guidance and feedback during the preparation of project plans for each molecule to ensure CMC sections are delivered on time. The project plans will be based on the deliverables established by the product core teams and the filing schedule established by the Regulatory Affairs (CMC) organization.
6. Participate as a member of multi-disciplinary teams to ensure project timelines impacting the availability of clinical and commercial supplies are met.
7. Develop and supervise direct reports.
8. Work with colleagues towards continual improvement of the work flow process: document creation, document review and document completion.
9. When required, assist with development and maintenance of the department budget.
Required Knowledge, Skils & Education:
1. Must have approximately 10 years of Biopharmaceutical or Pharmaceutical Industry experience, including a minimum of 4 years of regulatory experience developing/authoring regulatory documents. Credit toward years of industry experience given to those with advanced degrees.
2. Must have working knowledge of regulatory requirements for the US, Europe and Japan.
3. Technical knowledge of the biopharmaceutical manufacturing process, preferably in the area of protein/antibody manufacturing.
4. BS//BA degree in a life science, engineering or related field. An advanced degree is a plus.
5. Working knowledge of cGMPs as they apply to the Regulatory environment.
6. Strong organizational and project management skills.
7. Excellent oral and written communication skills, including demonstrated skills in the preparation of regulatory filings.
8. Ability to effectively operate in a cross functional, team based environment.
9. Proficiency with software such as Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat. Familiarity with TrackWise and LIMS a plus.
10. Demonstrated supervisory skills.
Contact: Steven Karski Alchemy Scientific, Inc.
51 JFK Parkway
First Floor West
Short Hills, NJ 07078
786-347-6300
skarski@alchemyscientific.com



Position: Director – Process Development, New Jersey
Location: European Biotech Company
Salary Range: Remuneration is competitive: Salary + Bonus + Vacation + Healthcare Benefits
Job Description: This position supports CMC process development with an emphasis on process data analysis, process transfer and optimization for late-stage development and commercial biologic products. Incumbent will be expected to:
Responsibilities:
• Provide technical support to manufacturing including process data review and trending, review and input into technical investigations and process validations. Design and review studies that support a late-stage process including column and membrane lifetime, extractables and raw material changes.
• Work with external CMO/CROs to develop scale down processes reflective of the manufacturing process.
• Support process transfer activities to alternate supplies as well as collaboration with external CMOs to further develop and optimize existing and new processes.
• Interface with the manufacturing, regulatory, quality and analytical groups within company.
• Provide significant input to the quality control modules of the CMC section of regulatory documents; such as INDs, IMPDs, MAAs, BLAs, etc.
Contact: Steven Karski Alchemy Scientific, Inc.
51 JFK Parkway
First Floor West
Short Hills, NJ 07078
786-347-6300
skarski@alchemyscientific.com

Position: Quality Engineer II - Crane Aerospace & Electronics
Job Description: Are you a detail oriented and creative engineer that loves to use world class principles, and processes to produce high quality products at a optimum cost? Are you passionate about meeting the customers needs the first time? If so, Crane Aerospace & Electronics is looking for you to help us maintain the outstanding level of quality services our customers expect!
     The Electronics Group of Crane Aerospace & Electronics designs and manufactures high-density, high-reliability electronics for our aerospace, space, military, medical, industrial, and commercial customers. From the Mars Rover to implantable defibrillators; from submarines to fighter jets, our products have proven their ability to operate in the most demanding environments.
     Our product line includes microwave products for defense applications and sophisticated electronic radio frequency components and subsystems. As a total solution enterprise, we offer our customers electronic manufacturing services, engineering support services, product development, and production service sets. Our products are found in the most complex commercial and defense applications.
     We are committed to operational excellence and world class processes. We employ Lean manufacturing techniques to optimize manufacturing efficiency and accuracy in all product lines. Our products are known for their technical strength, proven reliability and overall value. We have a unique and exciting career opportunity for a Quality Engineer II. Reporting to the Quality Manager, you will be responsible for performing complex assignments to develop, apply and maintain quality requirements for processing components and other materials into finished goods and products.
Responsibilities:
• This position will include the coordination of product and component failure analysis. Drive corrective action, and inspection of all program hardware (to JSTD-001 with space addendum) and documentation and supplier quality improvements.
• Assist in the analysis and resolution of customer complaints and field reliability issues.
• Support in-house program audits and corrective action program in support of ISO 9001 certification.
• Apply statistical process control (SPC) methods for analyzing data to evaluate current process and process changes.
• Lead both CSI and GSI inspections and provide customer all documentation required.
• Ensure proper documentation via DMR’s of all quality write ups, ensuring all DMR’s are properly filled out and addressed prior to hardware moving forward.
• Assist ME in FAR (Failure analysis reports) to ensure all failures are properly documented and full corrective action is followed through and documented. FAR’s are required to be submitted to the customer for approval prior to proceeding with the hardware.
• Ensure both hardware and documentation is in compliance with approved drawings and designs.
Minimun Requirements :
• 2+ year’s experience as Quality, Reliability or Components Engineer in a Hi-Rel manufacturing environment.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required including ASQ, CQE.
• Experience with statistical tools including Relex and MTBE calculations.
• Familiar with RF manufacturing methods including IPC610 and J STD001.
Special Work Conditions:
This description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work being performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
Crane Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, military status, or national origin or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or applicable local law.
• Government Clearance is required for this position. US citizenship is required to qualify for government clearance.
TO APPLY ONLINE CLICK HERE
http://tbe.taleo.net/NA6/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=CRANEAE&cws=5&rid=1917

10/25/11
Position: Quality Assurance Engineer
Location: Hamburg, NJ
Job Description: Ames Rubber Corporation, a Northwestern NJ leading manufacturer of high quality innovative elastomeric products, is accepting qualified resumes for a Quality Assurance Engineer to join our Quality staff. Experience in rubber industry preferred. Requires BS degree and certifications from accredited associations. Need minimum 5 years experience with ISO 9000, AS9100 or ISO13485, and Six Sigma in ISO certified, lean manufacturing environment. Proficiency with Minitab software desired, Microsoft Office required. Excellent communication and writing skills.
Responsibilities:
 - Evaluates testing and measurement methods used in product, process, and material measurement and analysis to verify accuracy and applicability to specific outcome.
 - Conduct Quality System (ISO) Supplier, Product, and Process audits to determine compliance to quality systems, product requirements / specifications, and process procedures and definitions.  - Analyze product and process quality data to identify trends or shifts in products or processes. Working with Production, Engineering, and Technical, initiate improvement or corrective action to meet established goals or drive continuous improvement.
 - Work with Customers to establish QCDS targets. Monitor Ames quality and Customer Supplied quality performance data, issue notifications/alerts when problems are identified.
 - Work with Materials Management and Suppliers to establish QCDS targets. Monitor supplier performance and where appropriate work with Suppliers to develop and implement corrective action plans.
 - Work with Ames Management, Technical, Engineering and Production to set quality goals, monitor progress to achieve goals and participate in the achievement of goals. Goals include product and process yield, rework and scrap reduction, productivity improvement, and customer PPM.
 - Establish quality standards for supplied materials and Ames manufactured products. Quality standards include but are not limited to dimensions, physical properties, visuals, and supporting documentation.
 - Insure all inspectors and production operators are trained to know and understand the quality system and the quality tools they will use in the performance of their job.
Qualifications:
 - BS in engineering, mathematics / statistics, or science.
 - Quality Engineer Certifications from accredited associations.
 - Experience with Lean / Six Sigma, ISO9000, AS9100 or ISO13485, Customer, Internal and External Audits, People and System / Process Management, Measurement (CMM, laser, verniers, calipers, micrometers, etc.) Drawing / Blueprint reading and interpretation, Customer and Supplier contact, Statistics / Statistical Analysis, Design of Experiments, GRR, Calibration, Quality Plan Development, Sampling and Inspection.
 - Microsoft Office: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook – Mail, Contact, and Calendar.
 - Statistical Software – MiniTab preferred.
 - Communication and Writing Skills – Phone, Letter, E-mail

Please apply at: http://www.new-hire.com/jobs/availablejobs.asp?job=4152

10/18/11
Position: Chemical Process Engineer - LA
Location: New Orleans, LA
Salary Range: $80,000 to $105,000/yr.
Position Requirements:
B.S. Chemical Engineering; 5-10 of experience is ideal, may consider those with more as a 2nd choice. The key for candidates is going to be strong process optimization and process design experience. Ideally they want someone out of a continuous chemicals plant using reactors and distillation columns. 2nd choice would be someone out of a batch chemicals background. This person should know ASPEN, SimSci and experience working with thermodynamics (predicting how chemicals will react at certain temperatures).
Job Description:
This person will be assigned to a 440-person continuous chemicals plant. This number includes 120 salaried people, 100 maintenance workers, and 220 production workers. This facility produces 2.5 billion tons of product per year and sales are about $600M and is owned by a private equity firm. This person will be one of 10 process engineers on-site who will do 75% process optimization and 25% day-to-day support. This person will do complete design through installation of projects up to $250,000, over that dollar amount the projects will be handed off to one of the 4 project engineers on-site. Regular responsibilities for this position include:
1. Daily plant observation to ensure safe, proper operation and product quality
2. Identification of potential process improvements that improve the cost position of the unit, increase safety, or enhance environmental compliance
3. Design and implement projects which capitalize on the proposed process improvements
4. Train staff and production workers through the process of change as projects are implemented
This facility is the only one that this company owns. Relocation includes: realtors' fees, closing costs, move goods, a house-hunting trip and this company will handle the closing process once this person has secured a buyer for their old home. Ideally this company is looking for candidates who want to stay in engineering such as technical mgmt., project mgmt., etc. Most people who work at this plant live in Kenner, LA or Luling, LA.
Email John Peterson: john@advancedsearch.com

Position: Optimization Engineer - OH
Location: Cincinnati, OH
Salary Range: $70,000 to $100,000/yr.
Position Requirements:
B.S. Chemical Engineering; ideally 10-20 years of experience, 2nd choice 7-25 years of experience. Candidates must have strong process optimization skills including preliminary front-end design skills. This person should have experience coming up with process alternatives, should know how to do heat & mass balances, should ASPEN simulation and should have experience writing preliminary P&IDs. Candidates will have to know how to do preliminary design on projects ranging from $250K to $500K and a HUGE plus would be experience managing projects (overseeing installation, budget management, managing outside vendors/contractors). An ideal candidate would come out of a continuous process but batch processing experience is acceptable. Candidates must have experience in distillation AND reaction.
Job Description:
This person will be work at a primarily continuous chemicals manufacturing plant making additives for consumer products, lubricants, soaps, and detergents. 80% of this job will be doing process optimization of the existing plant which will include front-end design, P&IDs, heat & mass balances, and simulation work on projects ranging between $250K and $500K. 20% of the job will be day-to-day support of the manufacturing units. The reason the job is open is because the incumbent is being transferred on-site to help with design and start-up of a $100MM expansion. This company is privately held by an overseas investor and this unit was built in 1960. This facility is the only U.S. plant that this company owns, there are 300 people on-site and the site is currently un-going a large expansion. This company has a generous relocation package and their bonus is as follows: 90% of the plant receive 2-months of salary as a bonus, 5% receive 3-months and a top achieving 5% receive 4-months salary as bonus. Total compensation for this position between bonus and salary could be anywhere from $90,000 to $130,000.
Email John Peterson: john@advancedsearch.com

Position: Sr. Process/Project Engineer - CA
Location: San Diego, CA
Salary Range: $90,000 to $130,000/yr.
Position Requirements:
B.S. Chemical Engineering (M.S. or Ph.D. a big plus); 7-20 years of experience out of one of the following industries: Biotechnology, specialty chemicals, continuous chemicals, and maybe refining. The candidate must have experience with a variety of unit operations such as reaction, distillation, centrifugation, fermentation, filtration, and drying. The ideal candidate would have experience with complete design through installation of projects on a new-plant installation or a major expansion totaling over $5M. Candidates should have led or managed projects or been a process lead on an expansion. Candidates should know how to do front-end design, heat/mass balance, preliminary and final P&IDs, experience managing E&C firms and should have been part of installation and start-up of expansions or new installations. Here are 7 bullet-points from the employers highlighting what they are looking for:
+ A demonstrated ability to communicate the technical requirements of equipment and processes as the owner's representative at third party engineering contractors or licensees
+ Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, advanced experience in project management, and strong computer skills
+ A solid understanding of basic chemical engineering principles; kinetics, thermodynamics, transport, separations, fluid dynamics, etc
+ The personality and temperament to flourish in a fast-paced start-up environment
+ Significant experience working on or leading large (>$5M) projects
+ Knowledgeable with industrial fermentation design and downstream separations processes
+ Familiarity in the area of environmental, health, and safety (EH&S) regulations, standards, and practices and their impact on chemical process design and operations, the more experience in this area, the better.
Job Description:
This company is a well-established start-up company who has developed technology from concept through laboratory through pilot-scale for the manufacture of specialty chemicals used as polymer additives produced using corn bi-products (feedstock). This company have partnered with major chemical companies in the U.S., Japan and Europe to build new production facilities. This company currently has approximately 100 employees, all based in San Diego. Our client provides front-end design packages (FEL-3), works with their client in overseeing construction and installation, and takes of commissioning, start-up and troubleshooting of the newly installed unit. These projects are typically around $25M. This person will be based in San Diego and will be assigned one of three territories throughout the world (North America, Japan or Europe).
+ This person will lead a multi-disciplinary team of internal employees and external contractors to develop Basic Engineering Packages for technology licensing. This include the creation of PFDs and P&IDs, mass and energy balances, equipment specification, instrumentation and controls strategies, process descriptions, operating manuals, capital cost estimates and other engineering deliverables
+ This person will lead technology transfer activities to commercial licensees, engineering firms, and other strategic partners and will provide follow-up expertise, technical support, and troubleshooting during plant startup and operations
+ This person will oversee activities at external engineering firms to develop and audit all engineering documentation for commercial engineering packages
+ This person will participate in process evaluations through the analysis and interpretation of lab and demo scale data, technical literature, and process simulations. Translate this information into equipment and process specifications and provide recommendations for further R&D and cost reduction opportunities
It is possible that a candidate could initially work from their home for the first year, if necessary. Job will require significant travel at different stages of the project. This company offers a generous relocation package and stock options are typically a part of the compensation package.
Email John Peterson: john@advancedsearch.com

Position: Sr. Process Engineer - KY/IL
Location: Paducah, KY
Salary Range: $90,000 to $105,000/yr.
Position Requirements:
B.S. Chemical Engineering degree minimum; 5+ years of experience out of a PSM-regulated plant background. There are two openings - one for a more process-oriented person and one for a more controls-oriented person. For the process person, they are looking for someone with process optimization and process design experience. Candidates should know front-end design and would ideally have experience with design through installation of projects ranging from $250K up to $1MM. For the controls-oriented position, DCS experience is a 'must have', the more the better.
Job Description:
This person will work at a 250-person specialty chemicals plant that produces a very unique product using fluidized bed reaction, drying, grinding, milling, filters, centrifugation, powders conveying and some minor distillation. For the controls-oriented job, 80% of their job will be controls oriented including installation and maintenance of Experion DCS systems. The plant is about 80% computer controlled right now and they are moving towards getting that number to 100%. This person will also be adding new loops to the system for safety reasons.
For the process-oriented engineer, the focus of their position will be on reliability, productivity, cost reduction, waste reduction, capacity expansion and safety of the process. This person come up with their own process optimizations and improvements and will be responsible for the front-end design of projects that result from those efforts. Company is a multi-billion dollar chemicals manufacturer with multiple U.S. sites as well as plants overseas. These engineers could stay in this area and work at this plant for many years or they could move within the company to another site, which are located in: IL, NJ, VA, LA, AL, etc. Relocation will include move goods, temp living, a house-hunting trip and realtors' fees/closing costs if needed.
Email John Peterson: john@advancedsearch.com

Position: Production Engineer - TX
Location: Houston, TX
Salary Range: $70,000 to $85,000/yr.
Position Requirements:
B.S. Chemical Engineering; 5-10 years of experience. This company will relocate someone from anywhere in the U.S., first choice would be someone out of a chemicals plant with 5-10 years of experience with day-to-day support experience and reaction & distillation exposure. 2nd choice would be someone out of a batch specialty chemicals plant.
Job Description:
This person will be based at a 500 person chemical plant that is primarily using continuous reaction and continuous distillation. This plant is DCS controlled. Also based at this site is a technical center that houses process development engineers and research engineers. This chemical company produces nylon additives for fibers manufacturing, auto parts manufacturing, etc. Production is about 1.3 billion pounds/year. This company is privately held with sister plants in SC, FL, and AL. Regular duties will include: providing day-to-day support of the manufacturing process, trouble-shooting upset situations, providing support for projects, supporting unit turnarounds/shutdowns, identifying and implementing quality, process and EHS-related improvement. Relocation will be done on a case-by-case basis, travel is minimal and bonus will target around 6%.
Email John Peterson: john@advancedsearch.com

Position: Assistant Quality Assurance Manager
Location: Dunkirk, New York (relocation is available)
Company: Nestle Purina
Job Description:
This person is responsible for developing programs, performing sample tests on over a hundred different products to meet FDA, USDA or AAFCO standards, conducting audits and training new auditors, working on ISO certification standards, managing direct reports and more. The Assistant Quality Assurance Manager will ideally be open to future relocation for advancement opportunities within our organization.
The full job description can be found at www.nestlepurinacareers.com
The requisition number is nest-00022898.
Contact:
Abbie Otten, PHR
Recruiting Specialist - Manufacturing and Engineering
Nestlé Purina PetCare Company
One Checkerboard Square
St. Louis, MO 63164
314.982.3348


Quality Engineer - Quality Management
Company - Siemens Water Technology
Division - SII - Siemens Industry, Inc.
Functional Area QC - Quality/Business Process Reengineering
Location - NY - New York
Job Type - Regular Job Time - Full-Time
Experience Level - Mid Level
Required Education - Bachelors Degree or equivalent experience
Required Travel - 15%
RESPONSIBILITIES AND POSITION DESCRIPTION:
The Quality Engineer will support the Project Management Department to achieve all Quality related project requirements for the Croton Water Project.
This includes:
o Define and plan quality tasks and control their execution.
o Upon deviation from expectations, implement required corrective action and monitor effectiveness.
o Analyze quality related requirements on basis of the customer contract.
EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS:
o BS/BA Degree in related discipline.
o Global Certification from E Top+ as a Quality Manager in Project will be a requirement upon selection to position.
REQUIRED SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:
o 10 + years of progressive and related experience.
o Knowledge and experience with Risk Assessments and Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA).
o Background or experience conducting audits.
o Detailed analytical skills to be able to analyze project for specific issues to channel experience gained in projects into the systematic refinement of the business processes through Lessons Learned meetings.
o Able to communicate clearly with peers as well as management.
o Self-driven and resourceful to achieve goals independently as well as work well in groups.
o Flexibility to adjust to changing requirements, schedules and priorities.
o The ability to socialize ideas, make recommendations and gather team consensus to move forward.
o Excellent communication, writing, meeting facilitation skills.
o Flexibility and ability to travel 15%.
DESIRED SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:
o ASQ Certification.
General Requirements
Job Family Responsibilities:
Analyzes complex production and quality trend data to identify and solve problems. Devises sampling procedures and designs and develops systems for recording, evaluating, and reporting quality and reliability data. Perform economic implication analyses, prepares reports of findings and carries out complicated implementation and training assignments. Completes and maintains quality inspection programs for incoming, process, and final approval material and product inspections. Conducts complex audits and/or surveys to determine acceptability of quality controls.
Key Responsibilities:
Performs full range of standard work for the professional field. Refers complex, unusual problems to others. Identifies and resolves more complex problems and applies problem solving skills in order to deal with most situations.
Education:
BS/BA in related discipline, or advanced degree, where required, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Certification may be required in some areas.
Knowledge and Experience:
Demonstrates and applies a broad knowledge of field of specialization through successful completion of moderately complex assignments. Successfully applies complex knowledge of fundamental concepts, practices, and procedures of particular area of specialization. Demonstrates knowledge of organization's business practices and issues. Typically 5-8 years of successful experience in related field and successful demonstration of Key Responsibilities and Knowledge as presented above. Advanced degree MAY be substituted for experience, where applicable.
Direction of Others:
Provides general guidance or train support and/or professional staff.
Key Working Relationships:
Primarily intra organizational contacts and external contacts.
If you would like to be considered for the position, please submit your resume to martin.jeff@siemens.com

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