Manufacturing Engineer
Current
Depuy Synthes, Leeds
Leeds, United Kingdom
Involved as a subject matter expert for the development of a comprehensive PLM system (Adaptiv) for controlling documentation relating to medical implant manufacture, This was a project involving 3 global franchises of J& J spread across Europe the UK and North America, I was responsible for all operations systems decisions relating to Leeds, Blackpool and Cork. I was a work-stream leader of approximately 15 other SME’s across Europe and the US controlling the migration and construction of FDA document Master records. Later in the roll out phase I provided classroom training on the DMR / BOM aspects of the PLM systemInvolved with complex machinery installations and validations, ownership of three business critical systems ( RO water system, ultrasonic Cleanlines and Vacuum Furnaces) requiring close liaison with facilities and involving contractor management on a daily basis, adherence to health & safety legislation and good manufacturing practices. Owning these business critical machines involves a great depth of understanding of both electrical, pneumatic and pumping systems involved with each.Other responsibilities have included the design of Access client SQL databases, spreadsheets and charts to analyse productivity, solving engineering problems, raising capital expenditure proposals, project management including liaison with international suppliers and customers. Plant installations, medical instrument sub contract manufacture, engineering configuration management and supervising engineering personnel as required.