Manufacturing Engineering Engineer III

As part of the team, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the world’s toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer.

As a Manufacturing Engineer II, you will play a critical role in optimizing manufacturing operations, implementing innovative technologies, and driving continuous improvement initiatives across production processes. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the efficient production of high‑quality products while maintaining compliance with applicable regulatory requirements.

Manufacturing Engineering Engineer III

This is a fully onsite role based at our Rockford, IL site.

$45.00-$50.00 hourly

12 months

• Lead and execute process improvement and manufacturing optimization projects
• Develop, validate, and implement robust manufacturing processes
• Provide technical leadership and manufacturing support for new product introductions (NPI)
• Identify and implement automation opportunities to improve productivity and quality
• Partner with R&D, Quality, Operations, Supply Chain, and Engineering teams to resolve manufacturing challenges
• Drive cost reduction, capacity expansion, and efficiency improvement initiative
• Support equipment qualification, process validation, and change control activities
• Analyze manufacturing data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement
• Ensure compliance with GMP, ISO, and applicable regulatory requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical discipline with 5+ years of relevant experience; OR
• Master’s degree with 3+ years of relevant experience;
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Knowledge of GMP, ISO standards, and regulatory requirements
• Understanding of statistical analysis and continuous improvement methodologies
• Strong project management skills and ability to work with cross‑functional teams
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving abilities
• Ability to work effectively in a dynamic manufacturing environment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite and relevant engineering software
• Must be able to work in cleanroom environments when required
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and tools

• Experience with automation systems, PLCs, and manufacturing control systems
• Expertise in process validation, equipment qualification, and change control management
• Demonstrated success implementing process improvements and cost reduction initiatives
• Experience with CAD software and manufacturing documentation systems
• Experience with risk assessment methodologies and root cause analysis
• Experience supporting engineers and technicians

• Professional Engineer (PE) license or relevant certifications beneficial