Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer - IILocation: Oceanside, CA 92056Duration: 9+ MonthsResponsibilities:Works on the design, modifications, and maintenance of manufacturing equipment and manufacturing processes.Works on engineering planning, financial justification, start-up activities, scale-up processes, implementation, process improvements, and validation.Performs evaluation studies and troubleshooting on manufacturing equipment and systems.Generates and reviews required engineering and manufacturing documentation.Provides accurate budget estimates for capital equipment and projects.Independently resolves manufacturing engineering issues of complex scope.Independently manages assigned projects through completion.Participates in cross-functional project teams.May coordinate contract personnel through completion of assignments; may guide other manufacturing process engineers.Purchases machinery, equipment, tools, raw materials, packaging materials, parts, services, and supplies necessary for the operation of a pharmaceutical organization.Compiles and analyzes statistical data to determine the feasibility of buying products and to establish price objectives.Compiles information from periodicals, catalogs, and other sources to keep informed on price trends and manufacturing processes.Confers with vendors and analyzes vendors' operations to determine factors that affect prices and determines the lowest cost consistent with quality, reliability, and ability to meet required schedules.Reviews proposals, negotiates prices, selects or recommends suppliers, analyzes trends, follows up on orders placed, verifies delivery, approves payment, and maintains necessary records.Utilizes as necessary, established precedents and policies.