Manufacturing Engineer

Manufacturing Engineer II

Location: Salem, VA

Hire Type: Direct Hire

Salary: $80-100k base plus bonus

Work Model: Onsite

No C2C or sponsorship offered

Positional Overview

Are you a seasoned Manufacturing Engineer looking for an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact? Look no further! Our client is currently seeking a highly skilled and motivated Manufacturing Engineer to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will have the chance to work on cutting-edge projects, tackle complex technical challenges, and collaborate with a talented group of professionals. Their company fosters a culture of innovation and continuous learning. If you are passionate about technology, possess strong problem-solving abilities, and thrive in a collaborative environment, we encourage you to apply!

Role & Responsibility:

• You adhere to Values and all safety, environmental, security and quality requirements including, but not limited to: Quality Management Systems (QMS), Safety, Environmental and Security Management Systems, U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, company policies and operating procedures, and other regulatory requirements.
• You will develop new and unique approaches to complex problems and lead projects to advance technological capabilities.
• You will investigate and interpret internal or external technology and business trends and recommend best practices to the organization.
• You will evaluate, develop and implement a wide range of new technologies of significant scope and complexity.
• You may identify and procure the new equipment and technology of significant complexity, scope and cost.
• You will originate new documents such as protocols, reports, specifications and work-instructions; and you may also review documentation work product of peers and subordinates.
• You will plan and develop engineering projects concerned with unique or high-profile problems which have an important impact on major programs.
• You will initiate and maintain relationships with individuals and business units within or outside your site or organization. And, as a subject matter expert in an engineering or specialty field, you may be directed to deploy your expertise across multiple organizations and/or locations. As a result, occasional travel may be required in this position.
• You embed Quality within the Engineering discipline – “I own Quality.” You are a standard bearer for Quality in everything we do, by assuring adherence to our Quality Management System (QMS), facilitating and/or contributing to corrective and preventive actions, and contributing to the successful attainment of our quality KPI’s and journey to 5 Sigma.
• You perform other duties, as needed and as directed by your line of supervision.

Skills & Experience:

• You have earned, as a minimum, a Bachelor’s Degree in an engineering or related technical field.
• You are technically seen as a subject matter expert, a recognition you have earned through 7 years of progressive engineering and/or technically focused roles and experiences.
• Candidates who do not meet the education requirement may be considered with 7 years of relevant experience.
• You have a strong technical and problem solving foundation, and preferably training and certifications, in a variety of problem-solving and project management methodologies such as 6-Sigma (green belt as a minimum, black belt preferred), 8D, RCA, 5-Why, Ishikawa (Fish Bone), Kepner-Tregoe, PMP.
• Your abilities to observe, analyze and develop solutions to complex technical challenges result in the delivery of break-through results in areas such as productivity, technical capabilities, capacities, or other competitive differentiators.
• You work independently as well as collaboratively with cross functional teams.
• You will demonstrate the ability to lead team activities and act as a coach for other less experienced associates.
• Clear and professional communications to all levels of the organization are important in this role and you will have well-developed written and oral communication skills.
• You maintain a calm demeanor that transcends the high energy, constantly changing production environment.
• You possess a positive, can-do attitude with an underlying belief that failure is not an option.