Aseptic Manufacturing Engineer – Lean & CAPEX Projects

Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC; Melrose Park (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC in Melrose Park, IL is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to support aseptic filling operations. You will apply engineering principles to improve safety, quality, productivity, and capacity under guidance from senior engineers or production management.

The role requires knowledge of control systems, PLCs, Lean tooling, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to drive projects, maintain cGMP compliance, and deliver reliable manufacturing improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical, Automation, Controls, Computer, Mechanical, etc.).
• 1–3 years of plant manufacturing experience.
• Understanding of control systems and PLC programming of highly automated manufacturing technologies (Siemens/Allen Bradley).
• Ability to coordinate and support contractors or team members as assigned.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills (technical writing and presentation).
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD or SolidWorks preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop systems to identify and measure key performance indicators (uptime, downtime, scrap, yield).
• Consult with Sr Engineers to identify site capacity constraints and provide timely solutions.
• Use Lean tools to measure, understand, and improve process variability and efficiency.
• Manage related capital projects adhering to budget and schedule constraints.
• Provide ongoing technical support for manufacturing operations in aseptic filling.
• Analyze daily production and processing problems, identify and implement shop-floor continuous improvement projects.
• Coordinate maintenance and drive technical activities for cGMP compliant manufacturing improvement.
• Prepare URS, Risk Assessments, and Safety Assessments associated with the support of and execution of projects.

Skills

Excellent communication

PLC programming

Control systems

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical, Automation, Controls, Computer, Mechanical)

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Job description

Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC in Melrose Park, IL is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to support aseptic filling operations. You will apply engineering principles to improve safety, quality, productivity, and capacity under guidance from senior engineers or production management.

The role requires knowledge of control systems, PLCs, Lean tooling, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to drive projects, maintain cGMP compliance, and deliver reliable manufacturing improvements.