Production Engineer

Perrigo•New York, NY

9d•$95,000 - $125,000

About The Position

The Production Engineer II provides engineering support to manufacturing operations, ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient production within assigned systems or work centers. This role is responsible for owning defined production areas, driving technical problem-solving, and executing continuous improvement initiatives that improve performance, reliability, and quality. The position requires a high level of initiative, strong analytical skills, and the ability to lead projects within a fast-paced, regulated manufacturing environment. The Production Engineer I works cross-functionally with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, Validation, and Engineering teams to resolve issues, implement improvements, and support overall site performance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, Industrial, or related field)
3–5 years of experience in a manufacturing or process engineering environment
Strong understanding of manufacturing systems and equipment
Experience applying Lean / Six Sigma methodologies
Ability to interpret technical drawings, schematics, and process documentation
Experience in regulated environments (cGMP preferred)

Responsibilities

Owns engineering support for assigned production systems or work centers
Analyzes production performance (downtime, efficiency, yield) to identify trends and losses
Performs structured troubleshooting and root cause analysis for equipment and process issues
Coordinates with Maintenance, Operations, and vendors to resolve technical issues
Implements and verifies sustainable solutions to prevent recurrence
Leads improvement initiatives focused on efficiency, waste reduction, and reliability
Identifies and prioritizes opportunities based on operational and business impact
Applies Lean / Six Sigma tools (DMAIC, root cause analysis, data analysis) to drive results
Supports and contributes to broader cross-functional improvement efforts
Maintains ownership of assigned systems, equipment, or product lines
Monitors performance and drives actions to improve safety, quality, and output
Develops and implements process improvements within defined areas
Ensures engineering changes are properly documented and controlled
Leads smaller equipment upgrades and improvement projects within assigned areas
Supports larger capital projects by managing defined workstreams
Participates in equipment installation, commissioning, and startup activities
Interfaces with contractors, vendors, and cross-functional teams during execution