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Manufacturing Technician Location: 6525 Homestead Road, Houston, TX 77028 Work Hours: 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM, Monday through Friday Competitive Compensation Make the Right Connection—Build Your Career with Dixon! The Dixon Group  is seeking a skilled and motivated  Manufacturing Technician  to support our valve assembly operations in  Houston, TX!  If you enjoy hands‑on work, take pride in producing high‑quality products, and want to grow with a trusted manufacturing leader, we’d love to meet you. In this role, you’ll assemble and test industrial valves according to technical specifications to ensure they meet our high standards and our customers’ needs. Who We Are:  The Dixon Group is a global, family-owned manufacturing company with a history of over 100 years of operation in the U.S.A. Based in Chestertown, Maryland, with distribution centers located worldwide. The company has a diverse workforce and a strong values-based culture. As an innovator in the hose coupling industry, our mission is to provide real solutions for our customers while fostering a supportive and collaborative work environment. At The Dixon Group, we value the contributions of our Military Veterans and proudly employ our nation’s heroes. Veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. What You'll Do: Assemble valve components, such as bodies, bonnets, and seals—following blueprints, technical drawings, and work instructions Perform hydrostatic pressure tests to verify valve safety and performance Inspect assembled valves to ensure they meet industry standards and customer specifications Identify, document, and help resolve defects or quality issues Maintain proper inventory for assembly materials and tools; communicate shortages to supervisor or purchasing Follow all safety procedures and maintain a clean, organized workspace What We're Looking For: High school diploma or equivalent 3+ years of experience in a manufacturing, mechanical, or assembly environment Proficiency using hand tools, power tools, and precision measuring instruments (e.g., calipers, pressure gauges) Understanding of valve types, materials, and operating principles (preferred) Ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and manuals Basic shop math skills (addition, subtraction, measurements) Ability to stand for extended periods and work in a fast‑paced production environment Strong attention to detail, reliability, and a commitment to safety What We Offer: Medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family Competitive salary Monthly bonus programs 401K retirement plan Training opportunities Tuition reimbursement Paid vacation, PTO, and holidays Gym reimbursements, and more! Join us and be a part of a team that values your contributions and supports your goals!   The Dixon Group is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices and laws. Accordingly, to the fullest extent required by applicable law, The Dixon Group strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons. The Dixon Group is committed to protecting the privacy rights of its employees and job applicants to the fullest extent required by applicable law. To that end, personal information will be collected solely for those legitimate business purposes recognized by law, and then maintained in a manner consistent with all applicable laws and regulations pertaining to document retention requirements. The Dixon Group does not sell personal information to third parties, and does not share such personal information with third parties except when authorized by law to do so (e.g., in response to a lawful subpoena; mandatory tax reporting; etc.) Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the  Know Your Rights  notice from the Department of Labor.

Warehouse: Operate and monitor production equipment to ensure quality and efficiency. Perform routine inspections, packaging, and assembly of products. Follow safety guidelines and maintain a clean, organized work area.  

Essential Job Functions: Ensure that all safety, environmental and quality policies and practices are understood and adhered to by all employees and contractors. Provide day-to-day supervision of maintenance personnel. Provide work assignments for preventive maintenance of equipment and/or repair of equipment. Place an order for necessary repair material and spare parts. Analyze equipment failure to prevent future problems. Assist with upgrades to plant infrastructure including but not limited to roadways, power distribution, city water distribution, natural gas distribution, plant air distribution, etc. Assist in capital expenditure planning by providing input regarding equipment failure history and recommending equipment upgrades. Read and interpret blueprints and technical specifications. Establish and enforce first-class standards of housekeeping. Responsible for training of department personnel. Perform root cause analysis to determine failures and implement corrective actions. Ensuring facilities, equipment and control systems are maintained in a condition to safely and cost-effectively produce quality products. Education/Experience Requirements High School Graduate - minimum AS or BS in Engineering preferred Training in all areas of electrical/mechanical testing and repairs 5 years of "front line" supervisory experience in a line manufacturing role Experience with stainless steel and specialty alloys desirable Strong electrical experience in an industrial or steel related environment Experience with high voltage distribution systems PLC/Drives/Controls a plus Other Skills/Abilities Strong computer skills Analytical and problem-solving skills Communicate with all levels of employees Ability to multi-task

This position is responsible for developing and implementing strategies to maintain steel producing equipment and facilities, minimizing downtime, and ensuring operational efficiency. Proactive measures such as inspections, routine maintenance, and repairs to prevent equipment failures and extend the lifespan of assets will need to be implemented.   Deep dive data analysis to be utilized to identify trends and potential reliability issues problems, contributing to overall reliability and cost savings.   The Corporate Preventative Maintenance Engineer will report to the Corporate Engineer.   Responsibilities Manage 3 Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) Coordinator employees in the entry of new Preventative Maintenance work orders (PMs) and Corrective Maintenance work orders (CMs). Monitor the progress of PMs and CMs and report progress to the Maintenance Manager and Corporate Engineer. Identify opportunities for improvement in developing and executing work orders Work with production departments to coordinate maintenance activities, troubleshoot issues, and optimize production processes.  Maintain maintenance-focused Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for the department. Manage special initiative projects under the direction of the Corporate Engineer. Travel to all 4 USAP sites to become knowledgeable in the performance of preventative maintenance activities and develop best practices. Ensure that preventative maintenance activities comply with safety regulations, industry standards, and company policies.  Create, distribute, and update guidance documents for preventative maintenance practices   Skills Technical Skills: Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, pneumatics, and hydraulics  Problem-Solving: Ability to diagnose and troubleshoot complex equipment issues.  Communication: Effective verbal and written communication skills.  Organizational Skills: Ability to manage time, prioritize tasks, and maintain accurate records.  Teamwork: Ability to collaborate effectively with others.  Attention to Detail: Ensuring accuracy in maintenance tasks and record-keeping.  Safety Awareness: Adhering to safety regulations and procedures.  Experience: Prior experience in a maintenance or engineering role, often with specific industry experience.  Experience 5+ years heavy industrial or manufacturing – Steel making experience preferred IBM Maximo EAM preferred Education B.S. Mechanical or Electrical Engineer

The Senior MSAT/Process Engineer will support the GMP manufacturing of Humacyte’s unique HAV and related products with limited supervision and guidance. This role will collaborate effectively with personnel in Manufacturing, Engineering, Process Development, Quality Assurance, and Quality Control utilizing strong communication, technical expertise and influencing skills to maintain and improve manufacturing operations. Remote Work Designation : Not Remote Major Accountabilities: Serves as a process expert in HAV production systems; able to fully understand the manufacturing process Primary responsible person to ensure bioprocessing equipment is ready for use when required Identifies technical issues on bioprocessing equipment and initiates activities to resolve the issue quickly. Identifies and implements procedures and activities to prevent the same issue from occurring. Lead efforts in troubleshooting out-of-trend manufacturing processes, providing the intellectual, scientific and engineering leadership to identify and implement corrective actions Provides guidance and is accountable for determining the root causes of equipment related deviations in a timely and conclusive manner.  Ensures deep understanding of standards of practice, process science and departmental policies through participation in training and development opportunities  Provides comprehensive training and guidance to operations staff  Partner with Process Development to ensure successful process transfer  Assist in equipment selection and design, qualification, and start up activities. Work with Bioprocessing to ensure robust procedures are utilized for operation of equipment  Develop and execute test protocols, vendor site visits, FAT/SAT, etc.  Work with the Validation team to develop and execute validation strategies Identify continuous improvement opportunities in terms of cost savings, process robustness, and manufacturing efficiency gains  Special Competencies: Possess a demonstrated proficiency working in a Process Engineering role with a clear understanding of GMP manufacturing Possess a demonstrated technical foundation of cell- and tissue- based products  Strong Scientific and Engineering technical experience performing and supporting cell culture based bioprocessing activities, using adherent mammalian cells preferred Experience supporting and troubleshooting single use bioprocessing technologies as well as fixed stainless steel bioprocessing equipment Experience leading projects related to bioprocessing deviations, change control, process optimization, technical troubleshooting, and bioprocessing process changes  Works and leads well in a team environment  Strong experience working cross functionally within a BioPharma Bioprocessing organization  General Competencies: Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing Possess a positive roll-up-the-sleeves attitude and optimistic outlook Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner Strong ability to work in a fast-paced team environment with fluctuating priorities, and collaborate effectively with others Excellent organizational and time management skills with ability to set own priorities in a timely manner High degree of flexibility and adaptability Basic computer skills required, such as knowledge of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook Must be able to work as needed to meet tight deadlines and at peak periods Self-motivated and organized critical thinker with solid interpersonal and business communication skills Demonstrated ability to work in a cross functional team Adheres to company and facility specific policies and procedures, including SOP, training and meeting requirements Always observe safety precautions and regulations in all areas where duties are performed Responsible for reporting all safety hazards and potential unsafe working conditions Reports to work on time and as scheduled   Qualifications: BS degree in relevant discipline, required. Master’s degree or above in related discipline, preferred.  Background in chemical engineering, biochemical engineering, biotechnology, bioprocess, cell technology, biomedical engineering, cell therapy, tissue engineering, regenerative medicine, or process development required 10 years of relevant pharma or biotech industry experience, minimum 5 years GMP experience required

The Manufacturing Technical Operations III provides basic to advanced technical support for the manufacturing process and is a key liaison between the manufacturing and Humacyte MSAT teams.  Remote Work Designation : Onsite/Not Remote    Major Accountabilities: Performs moderate to advanced scope processes and serves as a hands-on resource in Manufacturing Humacyte’s regenerative vessels by: Provides daily technical floor support for clinical or commercial manufacturing operations. Utilizes advanced process knowledge to identify and provide primary response to manufacturing events and ensures troubleshooting support for challenges identified. Interfaces and acts as liaison between Manufacturing Operations and Manufacturing Science and Technology teams. Performs deviation management support, including initiation, impact assessment, and investigation ownership as needed. Performs daily activities required of vessel production as needed to support peaks in production volume.  Leads change control or small to mid-scale projects. Provides compliance review and/or approval for relevant GMP documents, deviations, CAPAs, change controls, SOPs as needed. Recognizes and solves typical and atypical problems that occur in own work area without supervisory approval. Supports projects of moderate to large scope (e.g. operational excellence, safety).  Supports the collection and tracking of area metrics and process control data. Ensures process steps are executed according to defined SOPs and BPRs and partners with team members to ensure understanding and accuracy. Ensures thorough and proper documentation of activities in accordance with cGMPs.  Adheres to the proper handling of chemically hazardous goods. Interfaces with process automation and electronic business systems.  Supports, and may lead, the revisions of SOPs and BPRs. Supports, and may lead, qualifications and validation activities, as assigned. In collaboration with Bioprocessing leadership, recognizes, troubleshoots, and initiates deviations for process issues of moderate scope. Supports team effort in the effective and timely completion of root cause investigations and CAPA implementation. Provides continuous training of other team members on standard roles as needed. Ensures Humacyte or other required trainings/certifications are up to date. Other duties, as assigned.   Special Skills: Works within clearly defined standard operating procedures (SOPs) and/or scientific methods. Uses advanced knowledge of cGMP manufacturing, Humacyte’s manufacturing process, analytical skills, and application of scientific methods or operational processes to perform a variety of activities. Provides recommended solutions and steps for resolution to problems of moderate complexity to leadership. Identifies areas or situations with greater complexity and partners with the Humacyte MSAT team to ensure appropriate resolution. Possesses deep and strong technical skills and the ability to translate those technical skills into problem solving and solutions. Has ability to differentiate between important and less important tasks within own work and act accordingly. Strong, proactive communicator that is able to interface effectively across multiple departments with support as needed.   Qualifications: Requires a Bachelor’s Degree, or equivalent on the job experience.   Master’s degree or above preferred. 5+ years of previous experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and/or sterile production environments, required. Strong knowledge of cGMP requirements, required. Experience executing SOPs and demonstrated thorough and strong documenting work, required. Moderate to advanced mechanical aptitude or knowledge of electrical / mechanical equipment, preferred. Previous cell culture experience, highly preferred. Will spend time in a clean room environment for manufacturing operations and will be required to meet applicable gowning and personal protective equipment guidelines.    General Competencies: Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Possess a positive roll-up-the-sleeves attitude and optimistic outlook Strong ability to work in a fast-paced team environment with fluctuating priorities, and collaborate effectively with others Excellent organizational and time management skills with ability to set own priorities in a timely manner High degree of flexibility and adaptability Basic computer skills required, such as knowledge of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook Must be able to work as needed to meet tight deadlines and at peak periods Self-motivated and organized critical thinker with solid interpersonal and business communication skills Demonstrated ability to work in a cross-functional team environment Adheres to company and facility specific policies and procedures, including SOP, training and meeting requirements Ensures Humacyte or other required trainings/certifications are up to date Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner Reports to work on time and as scheduled