Manufacturing Engineer

Job Summary

Salary Range: $80,000 to $95,000. Final pay determinations will depend on experience level, education, knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Our benefits and programs are comprehensive and thoughtfully crafted to ensure our colleagues live healthy lives and have support when it matters most. Benefits offered include a 401(k) plan with company contributions, paid vacation, holiday and personal days, employee assistance program, and health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage.

The Manufacturing Engineer uses knowledge and technical expertise in support of daily operations within aseptic filling by defining, measuring, analyzing, coordinating, implementing and following up concerning projects and activities designed to increase or improve safety, quality, productivity, and/or capacity, all under guidance of Sr Engineers or Production Management. Applies accepted engineering practices and project management techniques to assigned daily tasks and projects.

Analyses situations, breaks them down into key components and milestones, conducts fact‑finding missions, provides detailed plans of action, and implements plans as assigned.

• Under general supervision, develops systems to identify and measure key performance indicators (uptime, downtime, scrap, yield).
• Consults with Sr Engineers and peers to identify key site capacity constraints and provide timely solutions to resolve.
• Uses Lean tools to measure, understand, and improve process variability and efficiency.
• With general guidance, manages related capital projects adhering to budget and schedule constraints.
• Provides ongoing technical support for manufacturing operations in aseptic filling.
• Analyzes daily production and processing problems, identifies and implements shop‑floor continuous improvement projects.
• Establishes engineering tracking tools and enforces their usage through fact‑driven communication between all stakeholders (e.g., operations, maintenance, quality, engineering, technology center, suppliers, etc.).
• Coordinates maintenance and drives technical activities for cGMP compliant manufacturing improvement. Works with production personnel to establish or revise work instructions and procedures used in the production environment.
• Ensures timely completion of tasks and support as assigned by management.
• Maintains awareness of current pharmaceutical manufacturing needs and standards and communicates possible programs/projects to achieve the goal of facility being a state‑of‑the‑art pharmaceutical manufacturing site.
• Coordinates activities of various vendors for projects to eliminate any potential conflict and ensures that vendors comply with all safety rules and regulations.
• Prepares URS, Risk Assessments, and Safety Assessments associated with the support of and execution of projects.
• Prepares specifications for projects to include all dimensions, electrical, HVAC and mechanical considerations.
• Works effectively with Operations and Quality to ensure project results are compliant with site and industry regulations and guidelines.
• All employees are responsible for ensuring compliance with company documents, programs and activities related.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical, Automation, Controls, Computer, Mechanical, etc.).
• 1–3 years of plant manufacturing experience.
• Understanding of control systems and PLC programming of highly automated manufacturing technologies (Siemens/Allen Bradley).
• Ability to coordinate and support contractors or team members as assigned.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills (technical writing and presentation).
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD or Solid Works preferred.
• Must be able to work independently and set priorities.

We offer an excellent salary and benefits package including medical, dental and vision coverage, as well as life insurance, disability, 401(k) with company contribution, and wellness program.

Please note that joining our team does not create a guaranteed or permanent employment arrangement. All employment is at will, meaning both the employee and Fresenius Kabi have the right to end the employment relationship at any time, in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.

Fresenius Kabi is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship, immigration status, disabilities, or protected veteran status.