Manufacturing Engineer

Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer - Mid

Location: Memphis, TN

Duration: 7 Months

Pay rate: $35-$38 per hour

Job Description:

Role Overview

• As a contract Engineer, you will contribute to cleaning and passivation systems under the supervision of a cleaning SME for orthopedic medical devices. You will execute validation activities, support engineering testing, and drive project plans within a regulated manufacturing environment. In this role, you will develop technical depth in learning and validation while supporting larger projects and cross-functional initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Help draft, review, execute, and document Cleaning Validation Protocols (IQ, OQ, PQ)
• Support the installation, startup, and verification of new cleaning equipment
• Use precision measuring tools to verify equipment layouts against blueprints and confirm fit within physical spaces and utility configurations
• Troubleshoot cleaning equipment to optimize cleaning programs and process parameters required for the client's medical implants
• Investigate and resolve cleaning deviations or out-of-specification (OOS) results
• Conduct risk assessments to prevent cross-contamination between medical device products
• Execute cleaning trials and process studies to optimize parameters such as time, temperature, and detergent concentration prior to formal validation
• Perform fixture testing to ensure complex devices are properly held, cleaned, rinsed, and dried during automated cleaning cycles
• Perform root-cause analysis to investigate cleaning failures or process deviations
• Create, revise, and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Work Instructions to reflect validated cleaning processes
• Directly train or support the training of production personnel on updated cleaning processes and procedures
• Work cross-functionally with Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Validation, and Operations teams
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Project Manager or Senior Engineer.

Education

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering required
• Master of Science in Engineering desired

Experience

• 2–4 years of manufacturing engineering experience in a regulated industry; medical device preferred.
• Basic experience using AutoCAD or DraftSight to update and maintain existing floor plans and equipment layouts
• Familiarity with validation activities (URS, FDS, IQ, OQ, PQ, VRA) is required.
• Knowledge of cleaning and passivation is preferred

Physical Demands

• Standing and walking in production areas for extended periods.
• Lifting objects up to 40 lbs. occasionally.
• Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) as required.