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Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Talentry
Vista, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 6/6/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/6/2026

Senior Manufacturing Engineer

120-135k

San Diego, CA (North County)

A prominent supplement brand specializing in high-quality welness products is seeking a dedicated and process-oriented Senior Manufacturing Engineer to enhance and refine its production operations, focusing on softgel compounding and encapsulation. This role is pivotal in supporting daily production activities, troubleshooting issues, boosting production capacity, spearheading lean manufacturing efforts, and developing work instructions to ensure operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with the Research and Development team to facilitate the successful launch of new products.
  • Optimize and continuously improve manufacturing equipment and processes to enhance efficiency.
  • Develop, update, and train production staff on Work Instructions adhering to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
  • Serve as a subject matter expert in softgel manufacturing, providing ongoing support to streamline production processes.
  • Participate in Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA), Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Kaizen events, and 5S initiatives.
  • Drive lean manufacturing strategies to explore cost-effective solutions and minimize operational costs.
  • Implement continuous improvement projects using Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies to increase productivity, reduce waste, and elevate product quality.
  • Apply statistical analysis to optimize the encapsulation production line for improved efficiency and quality.
  • Oversee capital projects, including equipment upgrades and new installations, performing Installation, Operational, and Performance Qualifications (IQ, OQ, PQ).
  • Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations, maintaining industry-standard processes.
  • Stay informed about advancements in manufacturing technologies and propose upgrades to keep operations cutting-edge.
  • Perform additional duties as required.


Requirements

Qualifications

  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Food Engineering. Lean Certification (Green Belt or Black Belt) is mandatory.
  • Experience: Minimum of 7 years in production and manufacturing engineering, with specific expertise in softgel encapsulation. Proven experience in project management, cost-saving initiatives, and continuous improvement is essential.
  • Skills: Proficiency in GMPs, strong analytical and statistical skills, and the ability to manage capital projects. Candidates should be positive, innovative, detail-oriented, enthusiastic, friendly, proactive, organized, and reliable.
  • Technical Skills: Competency in relevant computer applications is required.


Benefits

Competitive compensation, up to $135,000, based on candidate qualifications plus bonus and benefits.



Salary : $135,000

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