Production Engineer

Overview
At the heart of QIAGEN's business is a vision to make improvements in life possible. We are on an exciting mission to make a real difference in science and healthcare. We are still the entrepreneurial company we started out as and have today achieved a size where we can bring our full power to many initiatives and to our presence across the globe. Our most valuable asset are our employees - more than 6000 in over 35 locations around the world. Our ambition is to ensure we have outstanding and passionate people working in the best teams and we are constantly looking for new talent to join us. There are few players who have shaped the world of modern science and healthcare as much as QIAGEN, and we have only just started. If you are looking to advance your career, are seeking new challenges and opportunities, enjoy working in dynamic, international and diverse teams and want to make a real impact on people's lives, then QIAGEN is where you need to be. Join us. At QIAGEN, you make a difference every day.

Position Description

QIAGEN is looking for a Production Engineer to join a multidisciplinary team within the Production Engineering department. This engineer works within a manufacturing engineering team and/or a project team - generally under the leadership of a more experienced individual (e.g. senior/principal engineer, manufacturing engineering manager, and/or project manager). This engineer uses experience and education to perform the types of engineering activities which are generally considered within the realm of manufacturing engineering. All tasks will be carried out in a regulated environment under specific health & safety regulations.

Key job and responsibilities:

• Support in the transfer of products or new equipment from R&D or Engineering to Production.
• Identify potential risks and mitigations by updating the FMEA, and ensure that the actions or procedures defined are documented in the manufacturing documentation.
• Experience in document management in a GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) environment.
• Implement best practices and corrective actions and ensure that manufacturing documentation reflects them.
• Assist in the Qualification and Validation of manufacturing equipment and processes within an ISO clean room.
• Experience in Process Engineering or Production Engineering.
• Experience in Lean or Six Sigma Methodology is a plus.

Position Requirements

• Background: Engineering or Scientific Degree (Automation, Mechanics, Electronics, Biomedical, Physics) or similar.
• Experience in Process Engineering or Production Engineering.
• Demonstrated ability to problem solve and troubleshoot technical issues/equipment.
• Multi-disciplinary technical knowledge in some of the following areas: PLC programming, HMI development, machine vision, DB, optics, fluidics, heat-management, pneumatics, SolidWorks, machining (e.g. CNC).
• Good command of English.
• Experience in development and/or testing of scientific or industrial instrumentation is a plus.
• Experience in InVitroDiagnostics (IVD), knowledge of regulatory requirements (IVDD 98/79/EC, ISO 13485, IEC 62304), and experience in Project Management are a plus.
• Experience in Lean or Six Sigma Methodology is a plus.

What we offer
At the heart of QIAGEN are our people who drive our success. We act with passion, always challenging the status quo to drive innovation and continuous improvement. We inspire with our leadership and make an impact with our actions. We create a collaborative, safe and engaging workplace which forms the basis for high performing individuals and teams. We drive accountability and entrepreneurial decision-making and want you to excel your growth and shape the future of QIAGEN. QIAGEN is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, or disability.