Manufacturing Engineer

Job#: 3037132

Location: Jacksonville, Florida (Onsite)

We are seeking multiple Manufacturing Engineers for an opportunity supporting high-volume contact lens manufacturing operations. This role involves hands‑on work on the production floor, providing direct support for day‑to‑day manufacturing issues and driving productivity improvement initiatives. The position requires working within a regulated environment focused on product safety and compliance.

• Support high-volume manufacturing operations in a 24/7 environment.
• Work directly on the production floor with line leaders to address issues.
• Troubleshoot and maintain automation equipment to ensure operational efficiency.
• Provide hands‑on support for daily manufacturing challenges.
• Drive productivity improvement initiatives through project‑based work.
• Ensure adherence to regulated processes, SOPs, and product safety standards.

Education: A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering is required.

Experience: Approximately 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing or controls engineering role, supporting large‑scale, high‑volume production environments.

Technical

Skills:

Background in manufacturing or controls engineering with experience in automation and equipment troubleshooting.

• Experience in a regulated industry such as pharmaceuticals, life sciences, or medical devices.
• Knowledge of plastic injection molding or metrology equipment.
• PMP or Lean Six Sigma certifications.
• Master Molder certification.

This is a hands‑on role requiring the engineer to be on‑site and active on the production floor. The environment is fast‑paced and execution‑focused, demanding high accountability. The role requires collaboration with cross‑functional teams and the ability to constructively challenge processes to ensure safety and efficiency.

Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program allowing contribution within 30 days of starting, with company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA on the HDHP plan, a Support Linc Employee Assistance Program with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts.

In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations such as CompTIA and IIBA.

Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and other characteristics protected by law.