About The Company
Benchmark Products is a privately held company serving critical manufacturing needs within pharmaceutical and medical device markets. Established in 1993, Benchmark provides premium products, coupled with best-in-industry service, to meet the needs of our customers’ most demanding production environments. Products include unique technology used to clean and maintain cleanroom environments, along with products that ensure the production of traditional pharmaceutical, biologic, and cell/gene therapy treatments are produced with high quality and efficiency. Benchmark prides itself on being a key part of the global supply chain for human wellness.
Position Overview
This role is responsible for maintaining precise records and revisions of bioprocessing tubing drawings for customers. Additionally, the role assists the Head of Bioprocessing Solutions with the preparation and design of drawings, as well as the procurement of vendor part numbers.
Key responsibilities include collaborating with Benchmark’s sales team and effectively communicating with Benchmark’s employees, customers, and suppliers. Given the company's recent investment in multiple ISO 9001:2015-certified cleanrooms, this position plays a crucial role in supporting the assembly of custom single-use tubing assemblies tailored to the drug manufacturing needs of Benchmark’s Life Science customers.
The position reports directly to both the Head of Bioprocessing Solutions and Benchmark’s CEO.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist the Head of Bioprocessing Solutions in preparing and designing drawings, as well as maintaining accurate revision records.
- Work closely with the Head of Bioprocessing Solutions, sales representatives, and customers to identify and implement process innovations aimed at enhancing production yields, equipment reliability, and overall process performance.
- Troubleshoot and actively resolve customer issues related to tubing assemblies in drug manufacturing processes.
- Assist in the preparation of quotes for tubing assemblies, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.
- Identify and document the correct component supplier part numbers, ensuring they are accurately represented in drawings.
- Support management in potential process improvements for tubing assemblies, from revision control to quoting, purchasing, and managing supplier parts once customer orders are received.
- Gain valuable experience and mentorship by working directly with a highly experienced product design engineer who has over 25 years of expertise and several patented products.
Requirements
- 2-5 years of relevant engineering experience, preferably in bioprocessing or single-use assembly design.
- Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering, Biotechnology, or a related field is highly preferred.
- Proficiency in CAD drawing software is required; experience with SolidWorks is a strong plus.
- Familiarity with working in sterile environments and ISO 9001:2015-certified organizations is preferred.
Skills/Abilities/Competencies
- Analytical Skills: Capable of sorting through data to identify key insights and raise pertinent questions to management.
- Attention to Detail: Demonstrates a strong commitment to accuracy, with excellent follow-up and follow-through on tasks.
- Accountability: Takes ownership of responsibilities, showing a proactive approach to achieving success.
- Integrity: Upholds the highest standards of moral character and ethical behavior.
- Organizational Skills: Skilled in planning and executing tasks systematically and efficiently.
- Vendor Relationship Management: Possesses strong interpersonal skills with a keen sensitivity to partner and employee relationships.
- Communication Skills: Able to articulate ideas clearly and concisely, both in writing and verbally.
- Drive and Energy: Exhibits the ability to initiate and manage multiple projects simultaneously, both independently and within a collaborative team environment.
