Manufacturing Engineer

GOJO Industries; Kentucky; Hybrid; USD 76,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Parental leave

Onsite well-being care

Bonus eligible

Job summary

GOJO Industries seeks a Manufacturing Engineer to drive operational excellence across manufacturing and distribution networks in Northeast Ohio, with occasional weekly remote work. This role partners with cross-functional teams to optimize throughput, safety, and cost.

The ideal candidate will apply Lean manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies, lead capital and CI projects, and ensure compliant, validated processes within a cGMP framework.

Qualifications

• BS or AS in engineering with 3+ years in manufacturing.
• Experience with flammable liquid filling and packaging preferred.
• PMI/Lean Six Sigma certification a plus.
• CAD experience helpful.

Responsibilities

• Identify opportunities to improve manufacturing, logistics, and distribution processes for cost savings and efficiency.
• Lead and manage engineering projects, capital or CI, ensuring timely delivery of objectives.
• Lead CI initiatives using Lean/Six Sigma and RCA to improve quality, reliability, and cost.
• Support validation and cGMP documentation for projects and equipment modifications.
• Collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, R&D, Quality, Safety, and Continuous Improvement to optimize processes.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Project management

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Tools

CAD

Vorne system

Job description

Information about #32870 Manufacturing Engineer

Work Location: Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio; there is some opportunity for remote work on a weekly basis

For more than 80 years, our company has been powered by people who are energized by helping the world experience greater health and well-being.

The positive impact of our PURELL hand and surface hygiene solutions is driven by our global community of highly collaborative and talented team members who love to learn, innovate, care for each other, and deliver our Purpose of Saving Lives and Making Life Better.

We look for people who are inclusive, results driven, customer-focused, and passionate about impacting the health and well-being of people, businesses, and communities around the world. If this inspires you, please join us at Clorox Purell.

Role Objective

The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for providing a step change in operational effectiveness and efficiency in supply chain by developing, leading, and implementing engineering solutions focused on improving and optimizing the manufacturing and distribution processes within the company network. They are a highly collaborative subject matter expert that works cross functionally with multiple business units to drive operational excellence and achieve project objectives.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Identify opportunities or implement changes to improve manufacturing, logistics, and distribution processes by improving performance, availability, quality, and other cost savings through material efficiencies, labor efficiencies, etc.
• Lead and manage engineering projects, either in capital execution or ongoing manufacturing and distribution continuous improvement., ensuring the successful execution and delivery of project objectives
• Leads and/or participates in continuous improvement initiatives utilizing industry standard tools and methods (Lean manufacturing/Six Sigma/Root Cause Analysis) to enhance manufacturing quality, reliability, or cost effectiveness through the use of OEE metrics
• Participates in or leads redesign of equipment, facilities and processes for reduced costs, increased throughput, expanded capabilities and improved safety and regulatory compliance.
• Prepare and present project reports, including capital requests, trends and analysis related to manufacturing performance, process or equipment, project updates, budget analysis, and risk assessments to management and key stakeholders
• Provides technical expertise and guidance for troubleshooting equipment, product, and process problems
• Determine root causes of failures or recommend changes in designs, tolerances, or processing methods, using statistical procedures
• Support planning, execution and maintenance of validation and cGMP documents for projects, equipment, or process modifications. Assure documentation is maintained in master Line Trial documents, IQ/OQ/PQ documents, and equipment files.
• Understands, develops, and leads technology transfer documentation, validation documentation and training of cGMP validation for new and modified OTC, EPA, drug, and other products and processes
• Practices Project Management skills of project initiation, planning, execution, tracking, and control through to completion, and handoff
• Coordinates project elements: scope, schedule, budget, quality, human resources, communications, and risks, ensuring adherence to project timelines and deliverables
• Provides technical advice, training and mentoring for team members as needed
• Translates tested or ambiguous concepts into design specifications for the manufacture and delivery of equipment. Design specifications, standards URS, equipment type, components, and processes can become global standard for organization
• Specifies, designs, obtains, and installs equipment and processes that supports company organizational needs to produce finished products and services
• Participate in feasibility studies for process Safety and project risk assessments, identifying potential issues and implementing mitigation strategies
• Collaborates with internal and external resources, vendors and suppliers to evaluate and implement new technologies, equipment and processes and provide technical feedback to design to improve standards and solutions
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including but not limited to Operations, Maintenance, R& D, Quality, Safety, and Continuous Improvement to drive process optimization and operational excellence

Education and Experience

• Bachelor of Science or Associate degree in engineering or engineering Technology (Chemical, Electrical, Mechanical, or Industrial) and minimum three (3) years' experience in a manufacturing process.
• Flammable liquid filling, packaging, and hands-on equipment knowledge strongly preferred
• Project Management Professional certification and/or Lean Six Sigma certification is a plus
• Vorne system experience a plus
• CAD experience extremely helpful

Supervision/Coordination

• Individual contributor - routinely leads project teams and coordinates project resources
• Is responsible for integrating deliverables from differing functional areas

Travel Requirements

• Overnight Travel - sporadic - required.
• Travel between campus locations in Northeast Ohio as needed

Compensation & Benefits

The expected starting pay for this role is between 76,200.00 - 104,800.00 per year. Within this range, an offer will depend on factors such as level of experience and technical competencies relevant to this specific role, as well as internal equity considerations. In addition to base pay, all GOJO team members are bonus eligible. Click Here for a comprehensive list of benefits we offer including 401(k) match, parental leave, and onsite well-being care.

Clorox Purell is the business name of GOJO Industries, LLC, and we are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We value different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives, and all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.