Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer
Location: Memphis TN
Duration: 06+ months
Pay Rate: $30/hr $35.46/hour
As a contract Engineer, you will contribute to cleaning and passivation systems under the supervision of a cleaning SME for orthopedic medical devices. You will execute validation activities, support engineering testing, and drive project plans within a regulated manufacturing environment. In this role, you will develop technical depth in learning and validation while supporting larger projects and cross-functional initiatives.
Responsibilities
Help draft, review, execute, and document Cleaning Validation Protocols (IQ, OQ, PQ)
Support the installation, startup, and verification of new cleaning equipmen. Use precision measuring tools to verify equipment layouts against blueprints and confirm fit within physical spaces and utility configurations
Troubleshoot cleaning equipment to optimize cleaning programs and process parameters required for Smith & Nephew
medical implants
Investigate and resolve cleaning deviations or out-of-specification (OOS) results
Conduct risk assessments to prevent cross-contamination between medical device products
Execute cleaning trials and process studies to optimize parameters such as time, temperature, and detergent concentration prior to formal validation
Perform fixture testing to ensure complex devices are properly held, cleaned, rinsed, and dried during automated cleaning cycles
Perform root-cause analysis to investigate cleaning failures or process deviations
Create, revise, and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Work Instructions to reflect validated cleaning processes
Directly train or support the training of production personnel on updated cleaning processes and procedures
Work cross-functionally with Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Validation, and Operations teams
Perform other duties as assigned by the Project Manager or Senior Engineer.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Engineering required
Master of Science in Engineering desired
Experience
2 4 years of manufacturing engineering experience in a regulated industry; medical device preferred.
Basic experience using AutoCAD or DraftSight to update and maintain existing floor plans and equipment layouts
Familiarity with validation activities (URS, FDS, IQ, OQ, PQ, VRA) is required.
Knowledge of cleaning and passivation preferred
Physical Demands
Standing and walking in production areas for extended periods.
Lifting objects up to 40 lbs. occasionally.
Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) as required.