Manufacturing Engineer I

Neogen Corporation•Lexington, KY

About The Position

A Manufacturing Engineer at Neogen Corporation leads initiatives supporting products, processes, and equipment. The role may include leading the integration of new products into production while meeting integration timelines and production goals for safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity. The engineer routinely partners with cross-functional teams to evaluate, troubleshoot, and implement manufacturing processes within the business unit.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, preferably Mechanical, Biochemical/Bio Systems, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering.
Four or more years of related experience, or a combination of education and experience.
Two or more years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
Understanding of or experience with manufacturing problem-solving and process interrogation tools such as Six Sigma, and production flow tools such as LEAN manufacturing.

Nice To Haves

One or more years of manufacturing or process engineering experience in automated assembly.
One to two years of experience with capital project management and justification.
One to two years of AutoCAD and SolidWorks design experience.
SAP experience is a plus.
Proficiency using Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

Work cooperatively with R&D, Process Development, Quality, Production, Regulatory, Equipment Engineering, Supply Chain, and Marketing to ensure project success.
Contribute to new product development teams and product support, including process capability studies, process development, Six Sigma and Value Improvement projects, report preparation, and process/test documentation.
Design and coordinate standard engineering tests and experiments.
Design, procure, and fabricate equipment tooling and fixtures.
Troubleshoot new and existing process problems related to design, materials, or processes.
Summarize and analyze test results and draw conclusions.
Complete and manage Capital Equipment Request Authorizations.
Prepare standard reports and documents to communicate results to the technical community.
May lead cross-functional project teams.
Identify, implement, and manage equipment requirements to support production goals.