Description

Position Summary:

The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for supporting manufacturing operations, engineering project management, and manufacturing process improvement. This role will work closely with process engineering to develop, install and monitor equipment and processes to turn raw materials into end product.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates manufacturing processes; applying knowledge of product design, fabrication, assembly, tooling, and materials; conferring with equipment vendors; soliciting observations from operators. 
• Acts as a support specialist for an operational area. Ensuring equipment vitality, and maintaining a working knowledge of the area’s equipment. 
• Develops manufacturing processes by designing and modifying equipment to meet product requirements; researching, designing, modifying, and testing manufacturing methods and equipment; conferring with equipment vendors. 
• Improves manufacturing efficiency by analyzing and planning workflow, space requirements, and equipment layout. 
• Develops solutions for new and existing products to meet customer and product needs.
• Assures product and process quality by designing testing methods; testing finished- product and process capabilities; establishing standards; confirming manufacturing processes. 
• Provides manufacturing decision-making information by calculating production, labor, and material costs; reviewing production schedules; estimating future requirements. 
• Prepare product reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
• Maintains product and company reputation by complying with government regulations. 
• Keeps equipment operational by coordinating maintenance and repair services; following manufacturer's instructions and established procedures; requesting special service. 
• Completes design and development projects by training and guiding technicians. 
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies. 
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Requirements

Required Skills/Abilities

• Must have knowledge of computers, machining and assembly practices 
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
• High level of initiative, innovation, critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work cross-functionally & at all levels within the organization including senior leadership
• Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities and manage deadlines accordingly
• Communicate effectively and professionally both internally and externally
• Ability to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines
• Exceptional attention to detail and high level of accuracy & organization
• Ability to work as part of a team and excel independently in fast-paced environment
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing circumstances
• Proficient with Microsoft Office

Required Education and Experience

• Minimum of bachelor’s degree in engineering, with preference to mechanical engineering.
• Minimum of 4 - 5 years’ experience in manufacturing engineering or a commensurate level of experience with related products.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Background in or working knowledge of personal care industry and cGMP’s

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, climb and bend about the facility.
• Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment including a respirator, gloves, and eye and hearing protection.
• This candidate will perform repetitive and non-repetitive work. 
• While performing the duties of this job, this candidate will be required to stand or walk for prolonged periods of time, use hands and fingers, climb and balance, stoop, kneel, talk or hear.
• Ability to perform work in a manufacturing environment where there is exposure to occupational hazards
• Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds on a regular basis

EEO Statement

Bell International Laboratories provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. 

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.