Job Title: CNC Mechanical Engineer | Ponce, PR
Company: LabChemS Corp. (LCC)
Location: Ponce, Puerto Rico (On-site)
Job Type: Full-Time
Pay: $25.00 – $30.00 per hour(based on qualifications and experience)
Put your CNC expertise to work with a leader in life sciences
LabChemS Corp. (LCC) is a leading provider of consulting services, laboratories, and support resources for the medical device and pharmaceutical industries in Puerto Rico. We're seeking a Mechanical Engineer with strong, hands-on CNC experience to join our team in Ponce. This is a role for someone who lives and breathes CNC setup, programming, operation, and optimization and who can also support the validation of the equipment they work with.
What you'll do
- Operate, set up, and program CNC equipment, ensuring precision, efficiency, and quality across manufacturing processes.
- Troubleshoot, calibrate, and optimize CNC machinery to keep production running smoothly and to spec.
- Plan, execute, and document validation activities (IQ, OQ, PQ) for manufacturing equipment in accordance with internal procedures and industry regulations.
- Evaluate quality issues and/or deviations reported during protocol execution.
- Develop, coordinate, and implement validation procedures and best practices, and review/implement changes to SOPs.
- Coordinate plant activities related to Validation Engineering, ensuring they are completed on time, efficiently, and in full compliance with plant procedures and regulatory agencies.
What you bring
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
- Hands-on CNC experience is a must (setup, programming, and operation).
- At least 2 years of hands-on experience in validation activities (IQ, OQ, PQ) and manufacturing processes within the pharmaceutical, medical device, biotechnology, or manufacturing industry.
- Strong understanding of GMP, GDP, and applicable FDA/ISO regulatory standards.
- Familiarity with risk assessment tools (FMEA, HACCP) and equipment calibration.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and statistical analysis tools (e.g., Excel, Minitab).
- Excellent technical writing, documentation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Clear, professional communication in Spanish and English (written and verbal).
Nice to have
- Experience with process transfers.
- Six Sigma methodologies.
Why LabChemS?
Join a company at the forefront of Puerto Rico's medical device and pharmaceutical sector, where your CNC skills directly impact product quality and where you'll have real opportunities to grow. Compensation is determined based on the educational qualifications and experience of the selected candidate.
Ready to apply? Submit your resume today and bring your CNC expertise to LabChemS Corp.
Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
