Manufacturing Process Support Engineer
Agilent Technologies
Summary
The Manufacturing Process Support Engineer is responsible for supporting and improving manufacturing processes and product performance throughout the product lifecycle. This role partners with cross-functional teams to drive operational excellence, support new product introductions, resolve manufacturing challenges, and implement process improvements that enhance quality, efficiency, and customer satisfaction. The primary focus of this position is the Gas Chromatography Column, Ultra Inert Liner, and Column Assembly production areas at the Folsom laboratory consumables manufacturing site.
Job description
Key Responsibilities
- Support daily manufacturing operations through technical problem-solving and process improvements.
- Investigate production and quality issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.
- Create and maintain manufacturing documentation, including SOPs and work instructions.
- Lead and support new product introductions, ensuring successful transfer from development to production.
- Develop, implement, and optimize manufacturing processes to improve quality, productivity, and cost.
- Collaborate with R&D, Marketing, Quality, Supply Chain, and Production teams to ensure manufacturability and product performance.
- Support quality, automation, and digital manufacturing initiatives.
- Partner with suppliers and vendors to improve product quality, supply continuity, and manufacturing efficiency.
- Maintain manufacturing data, including bills of materials (BOMs), routings, and ERP system records, as needed.
- Lead continuous improvement projects using Lean, Six Sigma, or other operational excellence methodologies.
- Ensure compliance with company quality systems, regulatory requirements, and safety standards.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Engineering or a related technical field.
- 4+ years of laboratory, manufacturing engineering or related experience.
- Experience with process improvement and problem-solving techniques.
- Experience with gas and/or liquid chromatography, including chromatographic principles and troubleshooting.
- Strong analytical, project management, and communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with new product introduction (NPI) and product transfers.
- Knowledge of ERP systems, BOM management, and manufacturing data systems.
- Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or data analytics.
- Familiarity with regulated manufacturing environments and quality systems.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Engineering or a related technical field.
- 4+ years of laboratory, manufacturing engineering or related experience.
- Experience with process improvement and problem-solving techniques.
- Experience with gas and/or liquid chromatography, including chromatographic principles and troubleshooting.
- Strong analytical, project management, and communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional environment.
- Experience with new product introduction (NPI) and product transfers.
- Knowledge of ERP systems, BOM management, and manufacturing data systems.
- Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or data analytics.
- Familiarity with regulated manufacturing environments and quality systems.
Benefits
- Bonus
- Stock
- Health Insurance
Company overview
Agilent Technologies is a global leader in life sciences, diagnostics, and applied markets, delivering innovative solutions that advance scientific discovery and improve quality of life. Founded in 1999 as a spin-off from Hewlett-Packard, the company has grown into a major player in analytical instrumentation and laboratory services. With approximately 18,000 employees worldwide and annual revenues exceeding $6.5 billion, Agilent provides a comprehensive portfolio of instruments, software, services, and consumables that serve laboratories across pharmaceutical, biotechnology, clinical diagnostics, environmental, food safety, and academic research sectors. The company's product offerings span chromatography systems, mass spectrometry, spectroscopy, cell analysis platforms, molecular diagnostics, and laboratory informatics solutions. Agilent's expertise extends beyond hardware to include comprehensive laboratory management services through its CrossLab division, which helps customers optimize laboratory operations, ensure regulatory compliance, and maximize research productivity. The company's commitment to innovation and customer support has made it a trusted partner for scientists and researchers worldwide who rely on Agilent's technologies to address complex analytical challenges and drive scientific breakthroughs.