Manufacturing Engineering Specialist

Cook Group•Bloomington, IN

About The Position

The Manufacturing Engineering Specialist improves and supports COOK's production processes while working with an interdisciplinary team of engineers, specialists, and technicians and with other functions to advance the company's strategic goals. The role independently maintains critical engineering documentation and systems, exercises judgment on significant issues, and leads projects or completes important project tasks. It also requires expertise in Cook procedures and operational systems, mentoring and training others, prioritizing work, and maintaining relevant knowledge and training. The specialist prepares accurate documentation in accordance with applicable regulations and Cook's Quality Management System, follows applicable risk-management and design-control procedures, and complies with relevant ISO and U.S. quality-system requirements. The position requires effective collaboration and communication, adherence to safety and quality standards, punctual attendance, and the ability to remain calm in fast-paced situations. Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States; Cook does not intend to sponsor employment visa status for this position.

Requirements

Associate or bachelor's degree in a relevant field, or experience providing a comparable background.
At least 2 years of experience directly related to the essential job functions and duties.
Experience working independently with minimal supervision.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office software, such as Word and Excel.
Legally authorized to be employed in the United States; visa sponsorship is not intended.
Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Ability to meet the position's physical requirements, including extended sitting, close visual work, frequent standing and walking, use of hands and arms, and communication.

Responsibilities

Independently produce, organize, and maintain documentation or systems critical to the engineering team or department.
Use independent judgment to make decisions on significant issues.
Run short-term, long-term, and/or system-focused projects, or complete significant tasks critical to projects.
Demonstrate expert skill in using, teaching, and troubleshooting Cook procedural and operational systems.
Serve as a mentor, trainer, and resource to the department on aspects critical to performing job functions.
Prioritize work based on assigned goals.
Maintain and increase knowledge related to the team’s focus and relevant company systems.
Prepare and maintain accurate documentation consistent with pertinent regulations and Cook’s Quality Management System, where applicable.
Maintain position training requirements and seek opportunities for continuous development and growth.
Follow Risk Management procedures and comply with ISO 14971 requirements, as applicable.
Follow Design Control procedures and comply with 21 CFR 820 Quality System Regulations and ISO 13485 requirements, as applicable.
Work and interact effectively and professionally with people across various levels of the global organization.
Strictly adhere to safety requirements.
Maintain regular and punctual attendance.
Maintain company quality and quantity standards.
Communicate effectively and work collaboratively or independently with minimal supervision.
Remain calm and receptive in fast-paced situations.
Perform the essential functions of the job, subject to reasonable accommodation requirements under the ADA.