Manufacturing Engineer

Gojo•Cuyahoga Falls, OH

12d•$76,200 - $104,800•Hybrid

About The Position

The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for providing a step change in operational effectiveness and efficiency in supply chain by developing, leading, and implementing engineering solutions focused on improving and optimizing the manufacturing and distribution processes within the company network. They are a highly collaborative subject matter expert that works cross functionally with multiple business units to drive operational excellence and achieve project objectives.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science or Associate degree in engineering or engineering Technology (Chemical, Electrical, Mechanical, or Industrial)
minimum three (3) years' experience in a manufacturing process.
Flammable liquid filling, packaging, and hands-on equipment knowledge strongly preferred

Nice To Haves

Project Management Professional certification and/or Lean Six Sigma certification is a plus
Vorne system experience a plus
CAD experience extremely helpful

Responsibilities

Identify opportunities or implement changes to improve manufacturing, logistics, and distribution processes by improving performance, availability, quality, and other cost savings through material efficiencies, labor efficiencies, etc.
Lead and manage engineering projects, either in capital execution or ongoing manufacturing and distribution continuous improvement., ensuring the successful execution and delivery of project objectives
Leads and/or participates in continuous improvement initiatives utilizing industry standard tools and methods (Lean manufacturing/Six Sigma/Root Cause Analysis) to enhance manufacturing quality, reliability, or cost effectiveness through the use of OEE metrics
Participates in or leads redesign of equipment, facilities and processes for reduced costs, increased throughput, expanded capabilities and improved safety and regulatory compliance.
Prepare and present project reports, including capital requests, trends and analysis related to manufacturing performance, process or equipment, project updates, budget analysis, and risk assessments to management and key stakeholders
Provides technical expertise and guidance for troubleshooting equipment, product, and process problems
Determine root causes of failures or recommend changes in designs, tolerances, or processing methods, using statistical procedures
Support planning, execution and maintenance of validation and cGMP documents for projects, equipment, or process modifications. Assure documentation is maintained in master Line Trial documents, IQ/OQ/PQ documents, and equipment files.
Understands, develops, and leads technology transfer documentation, validation documentation and training of cGMP validation for new and modified OTC, EPA, drug, and other products and processes
Practices Project Management skills of project initiation, planning, execution, tracking, and control through to completion, and handoff
Coordinates project elements: scope, schedule, budget, quality, human resources, communications, and risks, ensuring adherence to project timelines and deliverables
Provides technical advice, training and mentoring for team members as needed
Translates tested or ambiguous concepts into design specifications for the manufacture and delivery of equipment. Design specifications, standards URS, equipment type, components, and processes can become global standard for organization
Specifies, designs, obtains, and installs equipment and processes that supports company organizational needs to produce finished products and services
Participate in feasibility studies for process Safety and project risk assessments, identifying potential issues and implementing mitigation strategies
Collaborates with internal and external resources, vendors and suppliers to evaluate and implement new technologies, equipment and processes and provide technical feedback to design to improve standards and solutions
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including but not limited to Operations, Maintenance, R&D, Quality, Safety, and Continuous Improvement to drive process optimization and operational excellence