Associate CI Engineer: Lean Six Sigma in Manufacturing

Perrigouk; Michigan; On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

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Job summary

Perrigo is seeking an Associate Continuous Improvement Engineer to join our Allegan, MI facility. The role focuses on technical support for incident and deviation investigations across Perrigo manufacturing sites in Michigan, emphasizing root cause analysis and CAPA execution to improve product quality and process reliability.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams, apply Lean Six Sigma methodologies, and drive data-driven improvements while ensuring compliance with cGMP and FDA regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferably in engineering, chemistry, pharmaceutical sciences or related field.
• Knowledge of principles, concepts and practices in pharmaceutical sciences and manufacturing processes.
• Well-developed interpersonal, organization and communication skills, ability to work effectively with staffmembers at all levels, strong technical writing skills, familiarity with cGMP and FDA regulations.
• Experience with operator focused reliability programs (ODR, Autonomous Maintenance, TPM) preferred.
• Familiarity with cGMP, FDA regulations, including experience with investigations and/or developing and recommending process improvements.
• Computer literacy with a working knowledge Microsoft Office (Excel and Word), and SAP experience preferred.
• Ability to work independently on multiple concurrent projects with minimal guidance and to meet project deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise and support to identify root causes of incidents and deviations.
• Develop and implement corrective and preventive actions to prevent reoccurrence of incidents and deviations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to coordinate investigations and ensure timely resolution of issues.
• Conduct risk assessments to identify potential areas of improvement in manufacturing processes; Utilize Lean Six Sigma methodologies and tools to drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collect and analyze data to identify trends and areas for improvement.
• Stay updated with industry best practices and technological advancements to enhance continuous improvement efforts.
• Support ODR activities by helping define base equipment conditions, inspection points, and lubrication standards.
• Partner with operations and maintenance to identify and eliminate sources of contamination and hard to access areas.
• Provide technical guidance to ensure ODR routines strengthen equipment reliability and align with continuous improvement objectives.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

Data analysis

Root cause analysis

Cross-functional teamwork

Technical writing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Pharmaceutical sciences knowledge

Tools

Excel

SAP

Word

Job description

Perrigo is seeking an Associate Continuous Improvement Engineer to join our Allegan, MI facility. The role focuses on technical support for incident and deviation investigations across Perrigo manufacturing sites in Michigan, emphasizing root cause analysis and CAPA execution to improve product quality and process reliability.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams, apply Lean Six Sigma methodologies, and drive data-driven improvements while ensuring compliance with cGMP and FDA regulations.