Manufacturing Engineer 1 - NPI

Cook Inc - Bloomington; Bloomington (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Cook Inc - Bloomington in Bloomington, IN is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer 1 for New Product Introduction (NPI). The role focuses on designing and optimizing manufacturing processes for new medical devices, bridging Product Development with Manufacturing Engineering, Quality and Operations.

Responsibilities include process development, validation, documentation, and collaboration with R&D and Operations to transfer designs into manufacturing, while evaluating make vs buy options and equipment

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology
• Experience in Class II/III medical device manufacturing with qualification of new processes and equipment validation preferred
• Knowledge of process validation, design for manufacturing, statistics and lean manufacturing principles
• Knowledge of medical device quality standards ISO13485/FDA practices, GMP and similar regulated industry standards
• Experience using analytic skills and problem solving
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint, MS Project)
• Preferred knowledge of 3D modeling software (Creo, SolidWorks, etc)

Responsibilities

• Collaborate in a team of engineers focused on design, development, and implementation of new manufacturing processes for new device designs.
• Execute methods for compliant, efficient process development (design for manufacturing, process validation, process capability, lean manufacturing, equipment selection).
• Apply a risk-based approach during development, implementation and validation of all processes.
• Maintain documentation (PFMEA, Production Instructions, Drawings) for new products.
• Coordinate with R&D, Operations, and Production engineering to transfer from R&D to manufacturing.
• Evaluate in-house vs supplier options and costs.
• Define and procure equipment for manufacturing processes.

Tools

Creo

SolidWorks

Job description

Manufacturing Engineer 1 - NPI

Requisition ID 2026-19223

Posting Date 19 hours ago (9/8/2026 10:59 PM)

Job Location(s) Bloomington IN United States

Job Locations US-IN-Bloomington

Position Type Full Time

Company Cook Inc - Bloomington

Category Engineering

Overview

The New Product Introduction Engineer is responsible for the designing and optimizing of processes required to manufacture new medical devices. Identify and evaluate innovative processing options based on product attributes for products, including evaluation for Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Value Engineering. Critical responsibility is to bridge Product Development to Manufacturing Engineering, Quality and Operations.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate in a team of engineers focused on design, development, and implementation of new processes (within Cook Inc Facilities) required for the manufacture of new device designs.
• Execute methods needed for compliant, efficient and effective process development (design for manufacturing, process validation, process capability, lean manufacturing, equipment selection and specification development).
• Utilize a risk based approach is applied during the development implementation and validation of all processes.
• Responsible for process documentation (PFMEA's, Production Instructions, Drawings etc.) associated with new products.
• Collaborate with R&D team, Operations, and Production engineering to ensure the effective completion of all activities associated with transfer to manufacturing of an R&D Engineering project / objective.
• Compare costs and benefits when choosing product in-house or supplier selection.
• Define, identify, and procure new equipment for manufacturing processes.
• Ability to complete projects within specific time lines and meeting performance expectations.
• Must work and interact effectively and professionally with and for others throughout various levels of the global organization
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance
• Must have effective oral, written and presentation communication skills
• Ability to work in collaborative and independent work situations and environments with minimal supervision
• Represent Operations Principles of the Cook Operating System
• Champion line start up, support and training
• Promote and driven integrated manufacturing, driving quality at source.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, or Engineering Technology
• Experience working in Class II/III medical device manufacturing environment with qualification of new processes and equipment validation preferred
• Knowledge of process validation, design for manufacturing, statistics and lean manufacturing principles
• Knowledge of medical device quality standards ISO13485/FDA practices,GMP and similar regulated industry standards.
• Experience using analytic skills and problem solving
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Software (ie Word, Excel, Visio, Power point, MS Project)
• Preferred knowledge of 3D Modeling software (Creo, Solid Works, etc)

Physical Requirements

• Works under general office environmental conditions.
• Sitting for extended periods, utilizes close visual acuity for working with computers, equipment, etc.
• Frequently required to sit, stand, walk, and communicate
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Ability to travel over-night up to 10% of time, if needed.

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