Manufacturing Engineer

Manufacturing Engineer

Location: Jacksonville, Florida (Onsite)

Role Overview

We are seeking multiple Manufacturing Engineers for an opportunity supporting high-volume contact lens manufacturing operations. This role involves hands-on work on the production floor, providing direct support for day-to-day manufacturing issues and driving productivity improvement initiatives. The position requires working within a regulated environment focused on product safety and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Support high-volume manufacturing operations in a 24/7 environment.
• Work directly on the production floor with line leaders to address issues.
• Troubleshoot and maintain automation equipment to ensure operational efficiency.
• Provide hands-on support for daily manufacturing challenges.
• Drive productivity improvement initiatives through project-based work.
• Ensure adherence to regulated processes, SOPs, and product safety standards.

Required Qualifications

Education: A Bachelor's degree in Engineering is required.

Experience: Approximately 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing or controls engineering role, supporting large-scale, high-volume production environments.

Technical Skills: A background in manufacturing or controls engineering with experience in automation and equipment troubleshooting is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a regulated industry such as pharmaceuticals, life sciences, or medical devices.
• Knowledge of plastic injection molding or metrology equipment.
• PMP or Lean Six Sigma certifications.
• Master Molder certification.

Work Environment

This is a hands-on role requiring the engineer to be on-site and active on the production floor. The environment is fast-paced and execution-focused, demanding high accountability. The role requires collaboration with cross-functional teams and the ability to constructively challenge processes to ensure safety and efficiency.

Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

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