Overview

The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and improving manufacturing processes to enhance productivity, efficiency, and quality. This role requires a hands-on approach, strong analytical skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.

***Recent Grads are encouraged to apply***

Job Responsibilities

• Supervise installation, operation, and maintenance of equipment and systems;
• Interact with vendors and contractors during equipment installations and upgrades;
• Develop proper preventative maintenance procedures to ensure equipment functions according to specification;
• Interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical drawings;
• Comply with all safety and environmental regulations;
• Communicate project schedules and align outage and shutdown needs with team members;
• Closely monitor ever-changing production schedule to plan projects and repairs requiring machine downtime to coincide with production scheduling demands;
• Communicate production issues with all levels of operations management;
• Assist in the design and development of manufacturing processes in order to meet daily production schedules while enhancing productivity, production yield, and product quality;
• Provide production support, including troubleshooting manufacturing process and equipment;
• Apply structured problem-solving analysis techniques utilizing engineering principles and practices to provide solutions to product processes, controls, facilities, and equipment issues;
• Maintain a positive and cooperative collaboration with all team members, customers, contractors, and vendors;
• Supply technical information and guidance to the Maintenance team for spare parts, predictive maintenance and preventative maintenance to increase equipment reliability;
• Lead cross functional teams to deliver solutions on time and on budget;
• Ensure contractors are operating in a safe, compliant manner and following AmeriQual policies;
• Perform all functions in full compliance with corporate policies and procedures and all other applicable environmental, health, safety and GMP requirements;
• Perform other required tasks as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field required;
• Strong knowledge of Project Management principles;
• Results driven with proven decision-making skills and high accountability;
• Must be willing and able to work off-shift, weekends and Holidays to maximize opportunities for equipment availability to meet project timelines;
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a continuous improvement mindset;
• Ability to communicate and work effectively in a team-oriented environment;
• Self-starter with strong leadership, administrative, and people skills with ability to establish rapport and energize employees to work as a team;
• Strong time management skills with the ability to prioritize, multitask, anticipate changing project needs, and meet deadlines;
• Professional, can-do mentality with excellent customer service skills;
• Thorough working knowledge of all current OSHA and Safety Standards.