Job Description:

Senior NPI EngineerDo you have the right skills and experience for this role Read on to find out, and make your application.Location: Salem, VADirect HireSalary: $110-133k base+ plus bonusWork Model: OnsitePositional OverviewAre you a seasoned Senior NPI Engineer looking for an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact? Look no further! Our client is currently seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior NPI Engineer to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will have the chance to work on cutting-edge projects, tackle complex technical challenges, and collaborate with a talented group of professionals. Their company fosters a culture of innovation and continuous learning. If you are passionate about technology, possess strong problem-solving abilities, and thrive in a collaborative environment, we encourage you to apply!Role & Responsibility:You adhere to Values and all safety, environmental, security and quality requirements including, but not limited to: Quality Management Systems (QMS), Safety, Environmental and Security Management Systems, U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, company policies and operating procedures, and other regulatory requirements.You will develop new and unique approaches to complex problems and lead projects to advance technological capabilities.You will investigate and interpret internal or external technology and business trends and recommend best practices to the organization. You will evaluate, develop and implement a wide range of new technologies of significant scope and complexity.You may identify and procure the new equipment and technology of significant complexity, scope and cost.You will originate new documents such as protocols, reports, specifications and work-instructions; and you may also review documentation work product of peers and subordinates.You will plan and develop engineering projects concerned with unique or high-profile problems which have an important impact on major programs.You may lead cross-functional teams or projects with moderate resource requirements, risk and or complexity and may influence others to achieve goals.You may provide supervision for up to 4 to 5 technicians and/or associate engineers. As well, you will serve as a coach and mentor for other engineers, where you will be modeling the behaviors and disciplines of an engineering or technical professional.You will initiate and maintain relationships with individuals and business units within or outside your site or organization. And, as a subject matter expert in an engineering or specialty field, you may be directed to deploy your expertise across multiple organizations and/or locations. As a result, occasional travel may be required in this position.You embed Quality within the Engineering discipline - "I own Quality." You are a standard bearer for Quality in everything we do, by assuring adherence to our Quality Management System (QMS), facilitating and/or contributing to corrective and preventive actions, and contributing to the successful attainment of our quality KPI's and journey to 5 Sigma.You perform other duties, as needed and as directed by your line of supervision.Skills & Experience:You have earned, as a minimum, a Bachelor's Degree in an engineering or related technical field. Preferably, you may also have a Master's Degree or a Doctorate. You are technically seen as a subject matter expert, a recognition you have earned through 7+ years of progressive engineering and/or technically focused roles and experiences.Candidates who do not meet the education requirement may be considered with 15+ years of relevant experience.You have a strong technical and problem solving foundation, and preferably training and certifications, in a variety of problem-solving and project management methodologies such as 6-Sigma (green belt as a minimum, black belt preferred), 8D, RCA, 5-Why, Ishikawa (Fish Bone), Kepner-Tregoe, PMP. Your abilities to observe, analyze and develop solutions to complex technical challenges result in the delivery of break-through results in areas such as productivity, technical capabilities, capacities, or other competitive differentiators.You work independently as well as collaboratively with cross functional teams.You will demonstrate the ability to lead team activities and act as a coach for other less experienced associates.Clear and professional communications to all levels of the organization are important in this role and you will have well-developed written and oral communication skills.You maintain a calm demeanor that transcends the high energy, constantly changing production environment.You possess a positive, can-do attitude with an underlying belief that failure is not an option.