Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Job Description
Senior Manufacturing Engineer

120-135k

San Diego, CA (North County)

A prominent supplement brand specializing in high-quality welness products is seeking a dedicated and process-oriented Senior Manufacturing Engineer to enhance and refine its production operations, focusing on softgel compounding and encapsulation. This role is pivotal in supporting daily production activities, troubleshooting issues, boosting production capacity, spearheading lean manufacturing efforts, and developing work instructions to ensure operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Research andDevelopment team to facilitate the successful launch of new products.
• Optimize and continuously improvemanufacturing equipment and processes to enhance efficiency.
• Develop, update, and trainproduction staff on Work Instructions adhering to Good ManufacturingPractices (GMPs).
• Serve as a subject matter expertin softgel manufacturing, providing ongoing support to streamlineproduction processes.
• Participate in Corrective andPreventive Actions (CAPA), Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Kaizen events, and5S initiatives.
• Drive lean manufacturingstrategies to explore cost-effective solutions and minimize operationalcosts.
• Implement continuous improvementprojects using Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies to increaseproductivity, reduce waste, and elevate product quality.
• Apply statistical analysis tooptimize the encapsulation production line for improved efficiency andquality.
• Oversee capital projects,including equipment upgrades and new installations, performingInstallation, Operational, and Performance Qualifications (IQ, OQ, PQ).
• Ensure compliance with health,safety, and environmental regulations, maintaining industry-standardprocesses.
• Stay informed about advancementsin manufacturing technologies and propose upgrades to keep operationscutting-edge.
• Perform additional duties asrequired.

Requirements

Qualifications

• Education : Bachelor's degree in ChemicalEngineering, Pharmaceutical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or FoodEngineering. Lean Certification (Green Belt or Black Belt) is mandatory.
• Experience : Minimum of 7 years inproduction and manufacturing engineering, with specific expertise insoftgel encapsulation. Proven experience in project management,cost-saving initiatives, and continuous improvement is essential.
• Skills : Proficiency in GMPs, stronganalytical and statistical skills, and the ability to manage capitalprojects. Candidates should be positive, innovative, detail-oriented,enthusiastic, friendly, proactive, organized, and reliable.
• Technical Skills : Competency in relevant computerapplications is required.

Benefits

Competitive compensation, up to $135,000, based on candidate qualifications plus bonus and benefits.