Manufacturing Process Engineer #ESF

• Our client is a global medical technology company that is advancing the world of health by improving medical discovery, diagnostics and the delivery of care.
• They are one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world.
• Its 65,000 employees have a passion and commitment to help improve patient outcomes, improve the safety and efficiency
• Career advancement, well liked management
• Autonomy in the workplace

Job Type : Full Time

Location : Sumter, South Carolina

Pay : Great Pay, Full Benefits, and Sign On Bonus

Job Description

• Report to the Technical Leader.
• Responsible for lineside support projects and process improvement activities to achieve departmental and plant goals, specifically supporting a production line.
• Use data-driven decisions to drive improvements and demonstrate effectiveness.
• Focus on capacity expansion through existing process optimization, quality/waste improvement, and cost improvement activities.
• Balance multiple assignments of varying scope and complexity, interacting with several levels of cross‑functional teams.
• Design and implement machine improvements.
• Assist Project Engineers with design feedback and installation assistance for capital projects.
• Guide staff in troubleshooting and upkeep of cam‑driven equipment that integrates pneumatic, servo, and PLC‑driven equipment/sensors.
• Support the plant manufacturing effort with proven ability to identify problems and pursue plans toward their resolution in a fast‑paced environment.
• Coordinate activities between equipment vendors, Division R & D, and plant functional departments.
• Manage multiple projects of small to large scope requiring extensive coordination to meet Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost objectives.
• Prepare and submit capital appropriation requests and control expenditures for small‑scale improvements.
• Collaborate with EHS staff to update and maintain a safe work environment.
• Facilitate and coordinate strategic PM activities that align with data‑driven troubleshooting.
• Recommend vendors for commercial items and materials needed for projects, cost savings, and reliability.
• Determine which elements of a job are suitable for in‑house fabrication or revision and which items should be contracted.
• Secure quotations and select contractors, directing their efforts to satisfactory completion of the necessary work.
• Recommend and implement capital equipment or process modifications, including physical installation, debugging, and training of production personnel.
• Responsible for all associated documentation updates and implementation, including validations, Operations Procedures, Preventive Maintenance schedules, Engineering Change Notifications, and Bill of Materials.
• Develop a firm understanding of all equipment to include setup, adjustment, and assessment of possible improvements.
• Attain budgeted cost reductions and efficiency gains.
• Accountable for spending within approved limits on programs within the department.
• Guide, mentor, and develop technical staff to ensure continuous improvement.
• Modify, redesign, and create technical drawings of tooling and fixtures.
• Spend more than 70% of your time on the floor supporting troubleshooting, maintenance, and improvement projects.
• Direct the efforts of support personnel in the modification, adjustment, removal, and installation of equipment.
• Provide functional supervision of other Engineers toward attainment of assignments.

• Proficient in mechanical design and troubleshooting.
• Familiar with and able to teach maintenance principles and techniques.
• Knowledge of common Engineering industry practices, equipment repair, and cultivating vendor relationships.
• Experience and expertise in Solid Works, AutoCAD, etc. Other CAD experience is acceptable but Solid Works, AutoCAD preferred.
• Ability to present, convey content, and garner understanding publicly to a non‑technical audience (e.g., Project report outs, Technical Trainings, Safety Stand downs, etc.).
• Preferred Bachelor's or equivalent experience in Mechanical Engineering. Will consider length of experience in lieu of Degree.