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SR. MANUFACTURING ENGINEER

Planet Pharma
Draper, UT Full Time
POSTED ON 11/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/6/2026
Sr. Manufacturing Engineer

Location: Draper, UT

Category: Engineering

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Country: United States

Employment: Contract

Worksite: On-Site

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Job Description

Target PR Range: 41-51/hr DOE

Summary

The manufacturing engineer applies engineering theory and principles to industrial layout and manufacturing production challenges. The role requires the ability to create engineering drawings and read and interpret blueprints.

Job Responsibilities

  • Develop manufacturing processes and equipment through direct, hands-on work on the manufacturing floor, including building parts and evaluating process and equipment performance.
  • Study time, motion, methods, and speed involved in maintenance, production, and other operations to establish standard production rates and improve efficiency.
  • Interpret engineering drawings, schematic diagrams, or formulas and confer with management or engineering staff to determine quality and reliability standards.
  • Read worker logs, product processing sheets, and specification sheets to verify that records adhere to quality assurance specifications.
  • Aid in planning work assignments in accordance with worker performance, machine capacity, production schedules, and anticipated delays.
  • Prepare charts, graphs, and diagrams to illustrate workflow, routing, floor layouts, material handling, and machine utilization.
  • Observe workers using equipment to verify that equipment is being operated and maintained according to quality assurance standards.
  • Observe workers operating equipment or performing tasks to determine time involved and fatigue rate using timing devices.
  • Evaluate data and write reports to validate or indicate deviations from existing standards.

Skills

  • Hands-on experience in process and equipment development, with the ability to explain specific technical contributions.
  • Practical experience in a regulated industry, with an understanding of the quality requirements relevant to the work performed.
  • Creativity, verbal and written communication skills, and analytical and problem-solving ability.
  • Ability to work collaboratively and with attention to detail.
  • Ability to make sketches, engineering drawings, and common computations.
  • Ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, and computer-generated reports.
  • Previous experience with engineering computer applications and software, such as computer-aided design (CAD).

Education/Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering required.
  • 5-7 years experience required.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, sex, gender identity or expression, disability, age, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws and regulations. It is our policy not to discriminate against any applicant or employee, and we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful work environment across all locations in which we operate. We believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion are fundamental to our mission and enhance our ability to serve clients globally. If you have a disability or require any reasonable accommodations during the application or interview process, please inform your recruiter or contact us(opens in new tab) directly so that we can explore the appropriate arrangements.

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The Planet Group of Companies is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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