Sr. Principal Engineer - Validation - Cardinal Health

What Engineering contributes to Cardinal Health
Engineering is responsible for performing research and analyses to develop design options for components, products, systems and processes.

Engineering is responsible for developing manufacturing processes, production floor layouts and associated tools. Reviews new designs for manufacturability. Designs process improvements to reduce product cost, process cycle time and improved product quality.

Job Summary
The Sr Principal Engineer – Validation is responsible for continuous improvement and change management of manufacturing equipment (which includes designing, testing and implementing process improvements, writing specifications and managing projects), and performing equipment validations, along with assisting maintenance in diagnosing and solving production equipment problems related to efficiency, scrap and quality issues.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute process validations
• Conduct equipment testing, inspections, studies, and perform evaluations as needed to ensure process capability
• Oversee development and installation of major capital projects
• Develop machine specifications and manages outside vendors to ensure compliance with developed machine specifications and schedules
• Develop cost saving plans - creates schedules and project timelines that cause minimal interference to production, obtain quotes, and request funding from corporate
• Assist production areas on equipment and process problems, support technicians in troubleshooting and develop plans and process changes to stop reoccurring issues
• Perform daily check-ins on assigned production lines and areas
• Establish and manage project budgets, assist with annual budget preparations and spending forecasts
• Coordinate new product or process start-ups with all operational departments

• Tracks project findings and details long-term impacts and evaluation and reports to relevant internal management teams
• Conducts in training activities and general team management.
• Comply with and participate in EHS/Quality policies and activities
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field, or equivalent work experience, preferred
• 6+ years of experience, preferred
• Preferred Certifications: LSS Green/Black Belt, PMP, Master Molder (highly desired)
• Previous experience in scientific development of Injection Molding processes or other medical device plastics manufacturing highly desired
• Previous experience with IQ/OQ/PQ or other validation experience preferred
• Understanding of FDA regulations surrounding the manufacturing of medical devices, GMPs and process validations preferred
• Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize projects to meet deadlines

What is expected of you and others at this level

• Applies advanced knowledge and understanding of concepts, principles, and technical capabilities to manage a wide variety of projects
• Participates in the development of policies and procedures to achieve specific goals
• Recommends new practices, processes, metrics, or models
• Works on or may lead complex projects of large scope
• Projects may have significant and long-term impact
• Provides solutions which may set precedent
• Independently determines method for completion of new projects
• Receives guidance on overall project objectives
• Acts as a mentor to less experienced colleagues

Anticipated salary range: $103,500 – $155,295

Bonus eligible: Yes

Benefits: Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being.

• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• Paid time off plan
• Health savings account (HSA)
• 401k savings plan
• Access to wages before pay day with myFlexPay
• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• Work-Life resources
• Paid parental leave
• Healthy lifestyle programs

Application window anticipated to close: 11/17/2024 *if interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible.

The salary range listed is an estimate. Pay at Cardinal Health is determined by multiple factors including, but not limited to, a candidate’s geographical location, relevant education, experience and skills and an evaluation of internal pay equity

Candidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Cardinal Health supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. Cardinal Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.