Engineer I, Manufacturing

Omnicell•St. Petersburg, FL

60d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Manufacturing Engineer I – Tooling Specialist, you’ll help ensure production runs reliably and efficiently by owning tooling readiness and lifecycle management. You’ll work cross-functionally to deliver operational excellence while building a strong engineering foundation.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical field (or equivalent experience)
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Effective communication and teamwork abilities
Proficiency with Excel and general business applications
Basic CAD knowledge

Nice To Haves

Experience with Quality Management Systems
CAD experience (SolidWorks preferred)
ERP knowledge (SAP preferred)
PLM experience (Agile preferred)
Familiarity with Lean manufacturing and 5S principles

Responsibilities

Ensure tooling readiness to support uninterrupted manufacturing and continuous improvement.
Manage tooling lifecycle: procurement, inspection, inventory, and replacement
Ensure tooling is staged and ready for production schedules and changeovers
Inspect tooling against drawings, specifications, and quality requirements
Maintain accurate tooling documentation and traceability records
Collaborate with Production, Quality, Supply Chain, and Maintenance teams
Troubleshoot tooling issues impacting safety, quality, and efficiency
Coordinate repair and refurbishment with vendors and internal teams
Monitor performance (usage, failures, lifecycle) to drive improvements
Support preventive maintenance for critical tooling
Enable NPI by ensuring tooling readiness for product launches
Drive continuous improvement using Lean, 5S, and waste reduction
Support engineering efforts (DOE, validation, alternate materials)
Assist with equipment commissioning and qualification
Develop basic documentation (work instructions, BOMs, ECOs)
Contribute to equipment evaluations and ROI analysis
Apply data-driven problem solving to improve process performance