Manufacturing Engineer

Job Details

Job Location

Corporate Office - Franklin, WI

Description

Position Summary:

The Manufacturing Engineer will be responsible for design, planning and implementation of validated manufacturing systems, equipment and facilities improvements within an FDA / cGMP / OTC environment. The ideal candidate will have working knowledge of mixing, compounding, filling and secondary packaging process and equipment. In addition, a proven track record of continuous improvement activities as a facilitator / leader in a cross functional team atmosphere. This position requires a hands on approach and supports cross functional activities within the entire organization including but not limited to: Production, NPD, Quality, Validation, Purchasing, Safety Facilities and Logistics.

Reports to: Sr. Engineering Manager

Functional Responsibilities:

Lead new product development and launches from a Manufacturing/Process Engineering perspective:

Manufacturing Feasibility

Process Flow

New Equipment design & purchase

Equipment standards / vendor scorecard development

Process Instructions, training, labor evaluations and costing

Equipment validation support (IQ/OQ/PQ)

Line balance & optimization

Component specifications / standards

Continuous Improvement

Prioritize Department opportunities

Propose and justify capital improvements

Implement methods and line balance improvements

Lead cross functional improvement initiatives

Provide & implement cost savings ideas (qty tbd each year)

Component specification development and print creation.

Support Equipment improvement activities from Maintenance and Production.

Train Production and Technical support on applicable equipment/processes.

Capital expenditure support regarding scope, design, justification, budgeting, & implementation.

Investigate and resolve day-to-day manufacturing engineering related issues.

Production floor issues (supporting maintenance)

Supplier quality issues

Recommend and implement layout improvements for better material flow.

Support safety related improvements related to process/equipment.

Other duties/projects as assigned by supervisor. Required Experience, Desired Skills & Qualifications:

Demonstrated Continuous Improvement project experience as a leader and facilitator

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PPT

Project management experience team facilitator

Problem solving experience or training (8D, Six Sigma, DOE, SPC)

Lean manufacturing experience (Visual management, 5S, PDCA)

Continuous Improvement experience in Manufacturing Environment

Experience in OTC or FDA controlled environment

Experience with blending, filling, packaging, or automated equipment

Demonstrated proficiency using CAD software (AutoCad / Solid Works)

PLC experience troubleshooting and program modification highly desirable

Hands on fabrication ability highly desirable Educational Qualifications:

4 yr Manufacturing, Mechanical, or Process Engineer degree and five (5) or more years of applicable experience Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.

The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Ability to bend or reach throughout the workday.

Employee must be able to sit for up to eight hours in a workday.

Ability to function in highly stressful situations.

Environmental Requirements:

This position is required to be onsite full time. The work environments described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job onsite. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.