Manufacturing Engineer III
About The Position
The Manufacturing Engineer III supports engineering systems and asset management processes, including administration and maintenance of the electronic computerized maintenance management system (ECMMS). The role independently investigates complex manufacturing engineering issues and manages assigned engineering and system-improvement projects from planning through completion. It works across Manufacturing, Packaging, Maintenance, Engineering, and other functions to resolve equipment, system, and operational issues and to improve equipment performance and run time. The position supports maintenance and asset management through engineering documentation, technical performance metrics, spare-parts inventory strategies, and storeroom operations. It applies reliability concepts such as Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF), and root cause failure analysis, while working in accordance with current Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and applicable safety requirements. The role provides task leadership and mentoring to junior staff, leads or supports cross-functional project teams, exercises independent technical judgment, and evaluates the technical, operational, and business impacts of proposed changes.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline, with at least 5 years of relevant engineering experience; or a Master's degree with at least 3 years of relevant engineering experience.
- Strong understanding and application of engineering principles, concepts, practices, and industry standards.
- Working knowledge of aseptic processes, process controls, equipment design, and manufacturing systems.
- Ability to solve semi-complex to complex technical problems using data analysis and structured problem-solving methodologies.
- Strong project management and organizational skills.
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and engineering software tools.
- Ability to collaborate effectively across engineering, operations, quality, validation, maintenance, and supply chain functions.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in biotechnology, pharmaceutical, life sciences, or other highly regulated manufacturing environments.
- Experience with Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Reliability Engineering, Change Control, and CAPA.
- Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous-improvement experience.
- Knowledge of GMP-regulated production environments and manufacturing process optimization.
Responsibilities
- Support the design, modification, administration, and maintenance of the electronic computerized maintenance management system (ECMMS) and associated asset management processes.
- Perform ECMMS administration, data processing, process improvement, and data validation activities.
- Maintain and improve engineering systems and processes that support equipment performance and run time.
- Independently investigate and resolve manufacturing engineering issues of complex scope.
- Manage assigned engineering and system-improvement projects through completion, including planning, execution, and activity tracking.
- Participate in cross-functional project teams and coordinate with Manufacturing, Packaging, Maintenance, Engineering, and other functions to resolve equipment, system, and operational issues.
- Generate, review, and maintain engineering documentation supporting ECMMS, asset management, engineering activities, and system improvements.
- Support continuous-improvement initiatives for engineering, maintenance, and asset-management processes.
- Compile, monitor, and report technical performance metrics supporting engineering and maintenance activities.
- Develop and support spare-parts inventory management strategies aligned with asset-management requirements.
- Oversee spare-parts and critical-component inventory management and storeroom operations, including inventory control, procurement, and vendor management.
- Apply engineering and reliability concepts, including equipment performance, OEE, MTBF, and root cause failure analysis, as applicable.
- Support activities in accordance with current GMP and applicable safety requirements.
- Mentor junior staff and provide task leadership on assigned projects.
- Lead or support cross-functional project teams and serve as a project lead within the engineering function.
- Exercise independent judgment in developing engineering solutions and making technical recommendations.
- Evaluate technical, operational, and business impacts of proposed changes to support strategic decisions.
Benefits
- Paid time off.
- Company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans.
- May be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus.
- May be eligible for discretionary stock-based long-term incentives; eligibility may vary by role.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
