Manufacturing Engineer I

Come Be Part of a Mission that Matters!A Manufacturing Engineer at Neogen Corporation leads initiatives for the daily support of products, processes, and equipment and may be responsible for leading the integration of new products within production, meeting new product integration timelines and production goals (i.e., safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity). This individual will be required to routinely partner with cross-functional teams to evaluate, troubleshoot and implement manufacturing processes within the business unit.Job Responsibilities:Works cooperatively with R&D, Process Development, Quality, Production, Regulatory, Equipment Engineering, Supply Chain, and Marketing to ensure project successSuccessfully contributes to both new product development teams and product support, including the following activities: process capability studies, process development, Six Sigma and Value Improvement projects, report preparation and process/test documentationDesigns and coordinates standard engineering tests and experimentsDesigns, procures, and fabricates equipment tooling and fixturesPerforms troubleshooting on new and existing process problems as related to design, material, or processesSummarizes, analyzes, and draws conclusions from test resultsCompletes and manages Capital Equipment Request AuthorizationsPrepares standard reports/documents to communicate results to the technical communityMay lead cross-functional project teamsIdentifies, implements, and manages equipment requirements to support production goalsRequired Qualifications:Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (preferably Mechanical, Biochemical/Bio Systems, Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering)4+ years of related experience OR combination of both education and experience2+ years of experience in a manufacturing environmentUnderstanding of/experience with manufacturing problem solving and process interrogation tools such as Six Sigma, and production flow tools such as LEAN manufacturingPreferred Qualifications:1+ year manufacturing / process engineering experience in automated assembly1 to 2 years of experience with capital project management and justification1 to 2 years of AutoCAD and SolidWorks designSAP experience a plusProficiency using Microsoft OfficeWHO IS NEOGEN:From farm to fork, we offer solutions to enhance the quality, quantity and safety of the global food supply. Our animal safety solutions are used on farms, veterinary practices and manufacturers around the world to provide the best animal care possible. Whether food or pharmaceuticals, Neogen’s provides a one-stop shop for the health and safety to our animals and our customers operations.Neogen’s culture combines stability with a deep belief in providing professional and personal growth. Our Pillars of Trust — the principles that guide our everyday decision-making, include Openness, Honesty, Credibility, Respect, and Service. It’s our belief in these characteristics that provides a consistent, happy and healthy work environment for our employees.SummaryLocation: Lexington, KYType: Full time