Job Summary
The Manufacturing Equipment Specialist serves as the plant-wide owner of manufacturing equipment reliability, lifecycle management, preventive maintenance, qualification, and continuous improvement. This role establishes and maintains the systems, documentation, and maintenance strategies necessary to ensure manufacturing equipment remains safe, compliant, reliable, and capable of supporting production objectives.
The Manufacturing Equipment Specialist is responsible for the complete lifecycle of manufacturing equipment—from specification and installation through qualification, maintenance, calibration coordination, upgrades, and retirement. This role partners closely with Production, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, and Facilities to maximize equipment availability, support new product introductions, and drive continuous operational improvement.
This role complies with FDA QSR (21 CFR 820), ISO 13485 requirements and adheres to the Quality Management System (QMS).
Responsibilities
Manufacturing Equipment Ownership
Serve as the technical owner for manufacturing equipment including:
- Assembly equipment
- Manufacturing fixtures
- Test equipment
- Packaging equipment
- Inspection equipment
- Automated manufacturing systems
Production support equipment
Equipment Lifecycle Management
- Develop equipment standards and specifications.
- Support equipment selection and procurement.
- Coordinate equipment installation and commissioning.
- Maintain equipment history and lifecycle documentation.
Develop long-term equipment replacement strategies.
Preventive Maintenance Program
- Develop, implement, and continuously improve the plant's preventive maintenance program.
- Schedule and coordinate preventive maintenance activities.
- Monitor maintenance effectiveness and equipment reliability.
Identify opportunities for predictive and reliability-centered maintenance improvements.
Equipment Qualification & Validation
Support equipment qualification activities including:
- Installation Qualification (IQ)
- Operational Qualification (OQ)
- Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT)
- Site Acceptance Testing (SAT)
- Equipment change assessments
- Equipment commissioning
Validation documentation support
Equipment Reliability & Performance
- Monitor equipment uptime and downtime trends.
- Lead root cause investigations related to equipment failures.
- Improve equipment reliability and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).
Recommend upgrades and modifications that improve equipment performance.
Calibration Coordination
- Own the coordination of production equipment calibration activities.
- Maintain calibration schedules and records.
- Support audit readiness and regulatory compliance.
Partner with Quality to ensure calibration requirements are maintained.
Documentation & Compliance
Maintain and control:
- Equipment specifications
- Preventive maintenance procedures
- Equipment operating procedures
- Maintenance records
- Spare parts documentation
Equipment history files
Continuous Improvement
- Standardize equipment maintenance practices across the plant.
- Improve equipment reliability, maintainability, and uptime.
- Support Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
Evaluate new technologies and equipment improvements.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Partner closely with:
- Production
- Manufacturing Engineering
- Quality Engineering
- Facilities
- Supply Chain
- Validation
Equipment suppliers and service providers
SUPERVISOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
The position does not have supervisor responsibilities.
Qualifications
The pay range for this position is $47.12/hour-$49.04/hour
About Us
Zeus Industrial Products, headquartered in Orangeburg, South Carolina, is the world’s leading polymer extrusion manufacturer and material science innovator. More than 50 years of experience in medical, aerospace, energy, automotive, fiber optics, and more allows us to set the bar high.
Zeus is a great place to work. Expectations are high; our work is meticulous and very precise. Zeus offers an opportunity to join a very successful, family-oriented team. Our products are cutting-edge, our process is unique, and our quality and customer focus are second-to-none. We are a leader in our field and have great relationships with our customers and team members. Many of our team members are the best at what they do in the world. Our customers are leaders in their fields. Our products help save lives.
Continuous Improvement is a way of life at Zeus. Successful candidates will have a desire and ability to take our manufacturing process to the next level. Expectations are high; our work is meticulous and very precise. You must possess the ability to work independently; and the desire to learn a variety of skills. The ability to communicate clearly is imperative, as is the ability to manipulate data using various software packages.
At Zeus, what we do matters, and we pride ourselves in “Turning polymers into possibilities.” Expectations are high; our products are cutting-edge, our process is unique, and our quality and customer focus are second-to-none.
Our employees and our customers are at the center of everything we do. Those relationships have been built on a foundation that is supported by our Mission and Vision:
Our Mission: Provide Solutions – Enable Innovation – Enhance Lives
Our Vision: Working Together – Doing It Better
Zeus is an exciting, innovative company that offers competitive pay and a great benefits package. As we continue to push the boundaries of polymer science, we’re constantly in need of new ideas, new expertise, and new team members. Are you ready to join us?
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