Manufacturing Engineer

Scorpion Therapeutics; Ames (IA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Scorpion Therapeutics in Ames, IA, seeks a Manufacturing Engineer to improve safety, quality, service, and cost in manufacturing operations. You will develop and implement process improvements, participate in daily operations with Tier and OEE analysis, and lead CI projects.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's in Engineering or Science with 2+ years manufacturing experience; 3+ years and degrees in Chemical/Mechanical/Electrical/Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering, plus Lean/CI proficiency, are

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Science.
• Minimum 2 years of manufacturing experience.
• Preferred: 3+ years, engineering degrees as listed, cross-functional project leadership, CI and Lean proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement process improvements in manufacturing operations.
• Participate in daily operations including Tier process and OEE analysis.
• Lead continuous improvement projects.
• Troubleshoot defects via root cause analysis.
• Manage supply chain projects.
• Support capital investments and new technology deployment.

Skills

CI and Lean methodologies

Cross-functional leadership

Process optimization

Root cause analysis

OEE analysis

Supply chain projects

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Science

Degrees in Chemical Engineering

Degrees in Mechanical Engineering

Degrees in Electrical Engineering

Degrees in Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering

Job description

Role

Manufacturing Engineer focused on improving safety, quality, service, and cost in manufacturing operations.

Responsibilities

develop and implement process improvements, participate in daily operations including Tier process and OEE analysis, lead continuous improvement projects, troubleshoot defects via root cause analysis, manage supply chain projects, and support capital investments and new technology deployment.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Science; minimum 2 years of manufacturing experience in private, public, government, or military sectors.

Preferred

3+ years of experience, degrees in Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering, experience leading cross-functional projects, and proficiency in CI and Lean methodologies.

High-Value

On-site at Ames, IA, with up to 10% travel; focused on manufacturing within a biopharma context, with primary responsibilities around process optimization, risk management, and strategic supply chain initiatives.