152 Manufacturing jobs in Bridgeton

Maryland Heights, MO, United States

About Curium

Curium is the world's largest nuclear medicine company with more than a century of industry experience. We develop, manufacture and distribute world-class radiopharmaceutical products to help patients around the globe. Our proven heritage combined with a pioneering approach are the hallmarks to deliver innovation, excellence and unparalleled service.

With manufacturing facilities across Europe and the United States, Curium delivers SPECT, PET and therapeutic radiopharmaceutical solutions for life-threatening diseases to over 14 million patients annually. The name 'Curium' honors the legacy of pioneering radioactive researchers Marie and Pierre Curie, after whom the radioactive element curium was named and emphasizes our focus on nuclear medicine. The tagline 'Life Forward' represents our commitment to securing a brighter future for all those we serve: An enhanced quality of care for our patients. A trusted partner to our customers. A supportive employer to our valued team.

Performs all tasks associated with the preparation, formulation, sterilization, dispensing, inspecting, labeling, andpackaging of manufactured products according to cGMP Guidelines in order to meet production demands. Performs all tasks associated with the Sterile Core production area as well as providing backup support for theCold Products Packaging and Aseptic Suite Group. This position will report to the Cold Products Sterile Core Supervisor.

Schedule:
Monday- Thursday
5:30am-4:00pm
Weekend and off shift overtime as needed

• Ensure a safe and quality working environment through training, awareness, and compliance to safetyguidelines, SOP's and FDA regulations.
• Participate and perform effectively in a team environment and interact with multiple departments to ensurethe operational success of the area.
• This position will coordinate with Staging, Warehouse, Label Control, and Production Supervisors to plan,schedule, and execute all aspects of the area.
• Monitor and inspect product quality to ensure compliance with standards and specifications.
• Must pass Visual Acuity and Color Vision Test and must be able to lift 50lbs.
• Adhere to all applicable regulations, policies, and procedures for health, safety, and environmentalcompliance.
• Follow all written procedures and verbal instructions.
• Perform Batch Record calculations and maintain all documentation according to cGMP Guidelines.
• Follow detailed instructions and communicate effectively, both written and verbally.
• Set up, operate, monitor, and clean production equipment and processes in accordance with current goodmanufacturing practices and standard operating procedures.
• Order and maintain inventory of materials and supplies.
• Act as demonstrators and/or qualifiers for processes and procedures during the training of new employees.
• Assist in developing and revising SOPs as needed.
• Troubleshoot problems with equipment, devices, or products.
• Must maintain operational compliance with US and international regulatory agencies and guidelines (i.e. FDA, EU, HC, TGA, PIC/S, ISO, USP, NRC, cGMP, etc.).

• High school diploma or equivalent required. College-level course work in Mechanics, Engineering Technical trade, or Chemistry preferred.
• 1 or more years of relevant manufacturing experience required (regulated environment, attention to detail, and following detailed instructions).
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices c(GMP) and applicable Quality System Standards preferred.
• Willingness to work rotating shifts, weekends, and overtime, as necessary.

Working Conditions:

• Willingness to work in plant producing radioactive materials and requiring all employees to participate in safety programs designed to minimize potential and/or actual exposure levels.
• Responsibilities include the ability to lift up to 70 pounds, kneeling, crouching, twisting the upper body, walking, bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, reaching, must be able to physically negotiate stairs and evacuation ladders with or without accommodation, wear and operate safety equipment, enter vessels, and inspect equipment.
• Material handling devices (e.g., hand truck, fork truck, and conveyors) are used when possible, however, use of proper lifting and movement techniques is necessary to prevent injury.
• Must be willing to wear a variety of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and hearing protection as needed.
• May be required to sit or stand for long periods of 8+ hours a day while performing duties.
• Must possess good hand-eye coordination; close attention to detail is required.
• Must be able to work indoors and outdoors with exposure to mechanical/moving parts, hazards including corrosive, flammable and toxic material, dust, dirt, odors, and irritants.
• Willingness to complete safety training within allotted timeframes, and work in a team-based environment.
• Must be able to work outside of regular work hours, including off shift, weekend, and holiday work as business needs require.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Curium is anequal opportunity employerand believes everyone deserves respect, dignity and equality.All applicants will be considered for employmentwithout attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

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Medical Technologist, Maintenance, Compliance, Nuclear Engineering, Auto Technician, Healthcare, Manufacturing, Legal, Engineering, Automotive

It's not just about your career or job title. It's about who you are and the impact you will make on the world. Because whether it's for each other or our customers, we put People First. When our people come together, we Expand the Possible and continuously look for ways to improve what we create and how we do it. If you are constantly striving to grow, you're in good company. We are revolutionizing the way the world moves for future generations, and we want someone who is ready to move with us.

Who are we?

We are Aero Transportation Products (ATP), a business organization part of the great Wabtec Corporation. Established in 1979 and purchased by Wabtec in 2017, our organization has supported the Agriculture and Industrial arena as an innovator in the rail industry for 45 years. We have designed and built products that both feed and house everyone throughout North America and are working on new products for applications in Europe and beyond.

Who will you be working with?

This position is part of ATP, which includes sites located in Independence, MO and in McPherson, KS. Our Independence site is based in an underground industrial complex customized for Fiberglass production. The McPherson site is a metal fabrication and weld shop, in the picturesque setting of America's Heartland. The ATP team is comprised of a diverse group from varying backgrounds, all motivated by an enjoyable and positive work culture. ATP team members primarily support the production of steel and aluminum hatch covers and gates for Wabtec's Freight Components division.

Please note that this requisition is an Evergreen posting, meaning that it will remain posted indefinitely to serve as a candidate talent pool.

This role is specific to the Independence, MO location.

How will you make a difference?

As a member of the Independence-based team, you will be responsible for the general assembly of products in accordance with product specifications, engineering drawings, and quality procedures. You will be cross trained in a variety of tasks, including building products using fiberglass, resins, and hard structural materials. Your training will also include the use of a variety of hand and pneumatic tools. You will report directly to the Production Supervisor or Manufacturing Supervisor, as well as the Plant Manager.

What do we want to know about you?

Qualifications:

• Ability to use common hand tools

• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings

• Ability to interpret and apply standards.

• Ability to stand for approximately 8 hours per day.

• Ability to lift a minimum of 35 lbs.

• Ability to work in a closed environment, specifically within a cave system

• Ability to work on uneven surfaces ?

Education/Experience:

• Prior assembly in a manufacturing facility preferred but not required.

• Fiberglass experience preferred but not required.

What will your typical day look like?

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform general assembly of products in accordance with product specifications/ engineering drawings.

• Perform required inspections of product in accordance with Quality Procedures.

• Build hatch cover structures using fiberglass, resins, and hard structural materials.

• Use verity of hand tools, including pneumatic tools.

• Interpret work instructions

• Work safely, including wearing appropriate PPE, maintain a clean work area.

• Work within a group and execute duties within a team structure

• Perform additional duties as deemed necessary.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform general assembly of products in accordance with product specifications/engineering drawings.

• Perform required inspections of product in accordance with Quality Procedures.

• Record applicable inspection/test results.

• Interpret inspection/test results to reflect job function requirements as necessary.

• Work safely and maintain a clean work area.

• Perform additional duties as deemed necessary.

• Must be able to arrive on time, and work a full shift

• Must be able to work a full work week.

What about the physical demands of the job?

• Ability to stand for approximately 8 hours per day.

• Ability to lift a minimum of 35 lbs.

• Working Environment/Environmental Hazards:

• Enclosed cave environment

• Climate control

• Work with fiberglass, resins, and other chemicals

The typical working hours for this role are 7:00am to 3:30pm, Monday through Friday. Overtime hours may be available or even required according to business needs and within the parameters of any applicable federal/state laws.

The hourly rate for this role is in the range of $18.00 - $25.00 per hour.

The actual salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors, such as: training, transferable skills, work experience, education, business needs, market demands and work location. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. More information on offered benefits, which include health, welfare, and retirement, are available at mywabtecbenefits.com.

Wabtec will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the U.S. for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable) and fitness for duty test (as applicable).

Who are we?

Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for freight and transit rail as well as the mining, marine, and industrial markets. Drawing on nearly four centuries of collective experience across Wabtec, GE Transportation, and Faiveley Transport, the company has grown to become One Wabtec, with unmatched digital expertise, technological innovation, and world-class manufacturing and services, enabling the digital-rail-and-transit ecosystems.

Wabtec is focused on performance that drives progress and unlocks our customers' potential by delivering innovative and lasting transportation solutions that move and improve the world. We are lifelong learners obsessed with making things better to drive exceptional results. Wabtec has approximately 27K employees in facilities throughout the world. Visit our website to learn more!

Our Commitment to Embrace Diversity:

Wabtec is a global company that invests not just in our products, but also our people by embracing diversity and inclusion. We care about our relationships with our employees and take pride in celebrating the variety of experiences, expertise, and backgrounds that bring us together. At Wabtec, we aspire to create a place where we all belong and where diversity is welcomed and appreciated.

To fulfill that commitment, we rely on a culture of leadership, diversity, and inclusion. We aim to employ the world's brightest minds to help us create a limitless source of ideas and opportunities. We have created a space where everyone is given the opportunity to contribute based on their individual experiences and perspectives and recognize that these differences and diverse perspectives make us better.

We believe in hiring talented people of varied backgrounds, experiences, and styles. People like you! Wabtec Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, or protected Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.

The Manufacturing Engineer will lead the transition of new products from Development into sustained Manufacturing and support products through the lifecycle. Apply Engineering principles to analyze, develop and implement Engineering Change Orders and/or Deviations to document all changes to production process, tools or parts in accordance with GMP and ISO quality requirements.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

(Responsibilities that are central to the job and MUST be performed either unaided, or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation, ref. ADA.)

• Development of new manufacturing technology to increase production capacity, enable future product technology introduction and decrease cost of production maintaining high quality and environmental protection and work safety standards.
• Identify improvement potentials for production processes (capacity analysis, lead time analysis) and cost of production (labor efficiency, material yield rate, other costs).
• Develop new technology in a structured approach based on business case analysis.
• Integrate best practices regarding safety and ergonomics in production workstations.
• Work on problems of moderate scope where analysis of product, process, and/or data requires an identification and gathering of relevant factors
• Performance improvement of installed manufacturing technology at the Chesterfield Site applying continuous improvement, lean, 6 sigma or other methods.
• Improve Overall Equipment Efficiency of existing manufacturing equipment by means of a structured approach (reduce gap between real output and theoretical output), jointly with production
• Optimize capacity of existing manufacturing equipment (increase theoretical output).
• Continuously track production capacity.
• Design and construct or specify and purchase electrical, mechanical and/or software tools and fixtures for performing various tasks in a safe, efficient, repeatable and cost-effective manner. Perform tooling qualification.
• Continuously and proactively seek cost reduction opportunities without compromising quality or on-time delivery
• Responsible for leading troubleshooting efforts/technical teams to perform root cause analysis and subsequent solution development of process, vendor or design related problems associated with supporting a product
• Analyze the disposition of non-conforming parts
• Track all problem parts for a product and develop and report action plan
• Estimate manufacturing costs and determine time standards
• Work cross functionally to support the development of new products that are manufacturable

Note: Essential functions may not be limited to the tasks and responsibilities listed within this section. Ordering of essential functions does not necessarily reflect importance of item.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

(Non-essential duties or marginal job functions that support essential functions)

WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:

(From whom work is received and given, internal and external customers, supervisors, subordinates, teams, etc.)

Coordination of project activities with Program Management, Quality, Contract Manufacturer, Purchasing, Service, Marketing, Hardware Engineering, Software Engineering,

Contribute to the global ZEISS team through coordination and implementation of improvement projects with sister sites. Promote knowledge transfer and coordination for implementation of improvement projects from ZEISS global locations to local site and vice versa.

FINANCIAL IMPACT:

(Optional)

Comprehensive analysis prior to decision-making is crucial. Erroneous decisions will have a serious impact on the overall success of company operations and may jeopardize business activities. Decisions made concerning process improvements, tooling requirements and component disposition and the timeliness of new product introductions will impact the business.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

(Physical surroundings)

Manufacturing consisting of instrument assembly, calibration and testing that complies with the FDA's Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).

REQUIREMENTS:

(Bona Fide Occupational Requirements, such as education, certification, and/ or skills that are necessary to do the job.)

• BS degree in engineering discipline or related field
• 3+ years equivalent experience in design or manufacturing engineering OR MS degree in engineering discipline or related field.
• Experience with medical device manufacturing and optics assembly desirable
• Familiar with DFT, GMP, and ISO 9001
• Proficient with MS Word, Excel, Powerpoint
• Proficiency with Mentor Graphics a plus
• Proficiency with Solidworks desirable

SPECIAL DEMANDS:

(If any, describes physically uncomfortable conditions, travel requirements, heavy lifting, etc., ref. ADA)

May be required to travel internationally.

This job description does not state nor imply that the above are the only duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. Employees holding this position will be required to perform any other job related duties as requested by management and will also be required to meet safety-related requirements. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with a disability.

Your ZEISS Recruiting Team:
Clara Cresswell

Zeiss provides Equal Employment Opportunity without unlawful regard to an Applicants race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military or veteran status, citizen status, sexual orientation, pregnancy (includes childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition), genetic predisposition, carrier status, gender expression or identity, including transgender identity, or any other class or characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law of the employee (or the people with whom the employee associates, including relatives and friends).