Manufacturing Engineer

Manufacturing Engineer

Join our dynamic team as a Manufacturing Engineer, where you will play a pivotal role in designing, planning, and implementing validated manufacturing systems and equipment improvements within an FDA/cGMP/OTC environment. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work hands-on with cutting-edge technology and lead continuous improvement initiatives in a collaborative, cross-functional team setting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Innovative Design & Implementation: Lead the design, planning, and implementation of validated manufacturing systems and equipment improvements.
• Process Optimization: Conduct routine equipment checks and initiate process improvement activities to enhance efficiency and compliance.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with Quality and Validation teams to ensure all processes meet regulatory standards.
• Continuous Improvement Leadership: Drive continuous improvement projects, utilizing problem-solving techniques such as 8D, Six Sigma, DOE, and SPC.
• Lean Manufacturing: Apply lean manufacturing principles including visual management, 5S, and PDCA to streamline operations.
• Equipment Expertise: Work with blending, filling, packaging, or automated equipment, and support equipment validation (IQ/OQ/PQ).
• Technical Proficiency: Demonstrate proficiency using CAD software (AutoCAD/SolidWorks) and troubleshoot/modify PLC programs.
• Project Management: Attend cross-functional meetings, document progress, and manage projects effectively.

Essential Skills & Qualifications:

• Leadership in Continuous Improvement: Proven experience leading and facilitating continuous improvement projects.
• Communication Excellence: Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Technical Proficiency: Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PPT) and CAD software (AutoCAD/SolidWorks).
• Problem-Solving Expertise: Experience with problem-solving techniques (8D, Six Sigma, DOE, SPC).
• Lean Manufacturing Experience: Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles (Visual management, 5S, PDCA).
• Regulatory Environment Experience: Experience in an OTC or FDA-controlled environment.
• Hands-On Fabrication: Hands-on fabrication ability and PLC troubleshooting/program modification skills are highly desirable.

Educational Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, or Process Engineering 5+ years of applicable experience.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $83000.00 - $103000.00/yr. Health, dental, vision 401k

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Franklin,WI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 9, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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