Associate Process Engineer

The businesses of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany•Sheboygan Falls, WI

3d•$33 - $51

About The Position

The Associate Process Engineer serves as a bridge between the Engineering team and the MilliporeSigma Life Science business, executing strategic and tactical projects. The role focuses on continuously improving production processes to increase efficiency, quality, and performance, while providing hands-on troubleshooting and technical guidance for manufacturing issues and process changes. The engineer defines and deploys production-floor improvement strategies using Lean Six Sigma, conducts process analyses, develops solutions for optimal process performance, and integrates new technologies and analytics tools as needed. The position also involves managing process-improvement projects within established schedules and budgets, implementing sustainable solutions that prevent recurring issues, and developing standardized production systems designed to simplify maintenance, minimize downtime, and reduce costs. The role contributes to the Life Science strategy and evaluates effective, sustainable, state-of-the-art solutions in accordance with applicable safety and quality requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or another engineering discipline.
External applicants must be eligible to work in the United States; work authorization sponsorship is not offered.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or another engineering discipline.
At least 1 year of experience in a chemical manufacturing environment.
Experience with Lean Six Sigma.
PMP certification.
At least 1 year of experience in a GMP production environment.

Responsibilities

Serve as a bridge between the Engineering team and the MilliporeSigma Life Science business to execute strategic and tactical projects.
Continuously improve production processes to increase efficiency, quality, and performance.
Provide hands-on, day-to-day troubleshooting and technical guidance for manufacturing issues and process changes.
Define and deploy production-floor improvement strategies using Lean Six Sigma to reduce waste and improve efficiency.
Implement sustainable solutions that prevent recurrence and support a stable manufacturing environment.
Manage and execute process-improvement projects within specified timeframes and budget constraints, ensuring they meet intended design specifications.
Analyze processes and develop solutions for optimal performance, integrating new technologies and analytics tools as needed.
Develop and implement standardized production systems that facilitate maintenance, minimize downtime, and reduce maintenance costs.
Contribute to the execution of the Life Science strategy and evaluate effective, sustainable, state-of-the-art solutions that meet applicable safety and quality requirements.