Lead Production Engineer: Automation & GMP

biscodentalproducts; Schaumburg (IL); On-site; USD 81,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

HRA/FSA

Disability insurance

Life insurance

PTO

401(k) with match

Year-end bonuses

Job summary

Bisco, Inc. seeks a Lead Production Engineer to manage production equipment, drive reliability, and improve packaging and production processes in Schaumburg, IL. The role focuses on validation (IQ/OQ/PQ), continuous improvement, and compliance with GMP and ISO 13485.

Excellent benefits include medical, dental, vision, HRA/FSA, disability, life, PTO, 401(k) with match, and potential year-end bonuses. Office located in Schaumburg, IL.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering is required.
• 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment with a Bachelor's degree; 3 years with a Master’s degree.
• Knowledge of packaging operations, GMP, ISO 13485, and quality systems.
• Understanding of continuous improvement and project management.
• Competent with Windows, MS Office, email and internet.
• Ability to stand/walk the production floor, lift up to 25 pounds occasionally, bend/reach around moving machinery.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage production equipment, including calibration status and availability.
• Troubleshoot equipment, lead root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.
• Identify opportunities for automation and implement robotics solutions.
• Support production planning and capacity optimization.
• Validate equipment (IQ, OQ, PQ) and maintain validation status.
• Ensure GMP and ISO 13485 compliance.
• Lead improvement initiatives affecting safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
• Mentor technicians and provide guidance.

Skills

Experience in manufacturing

GMP/ISO quality systems

Continuous improvement

Project management

Analytical/problem solving

Communication skills

Physical stamina

Windows/MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

Windows

MS Office

Job description

Bisco, Inc. seeks a Lead Production Engineer to manage production equipment, drive reliability, and improve packaging and production processes in Schaumburg, IL. The role focuses on validation (IQ/OQ/PQ), continuous improvement, and compliance with GMP and ISO 13485.

Excellent benefits include medical, dental, vision, HRA/FSA, disability, life, PTO, 401(k) with match, and potential year-end bonuses. Office located in Schaumburg, IL.