Manufacturing Engineer 2

Cook Medical; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Cook Medical in Winston-Salem, NC seeks a Manufacturing Process Improvement Specialist to support Operations with efficiency, line layout, and continuous improvement projects, while ensuring safety and quality.

You will refine documentation, train staff, and participate in CAPA investigations, Lean initiatives (6S, daily accountability), and cross-functional collaboration.

Requires a Bachelor's in Engineering, 3+ years manufacturing experience, and strong MS Office skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum 3 years experience in manufacturing environments.
• Basic understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles.
• Intermediate MS Office skills: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio.

Responsibilities

• Refine and update existing documentation.
• Assist with training and technical support of Operations personnel.
• Assist with CAPA investigations and Corrective Actions.
• Support Lean initiatives such as 6S and Daily Accountability process.
• Support/lead continuous improvement projects.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Must interact professionally with and for others across the global organization.
• Must adhere to safety requirements.
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance.
• Maintain company quality and quantity standards.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong problem solving in collaborative and independent settings.

Skills

Lean principles

Manufacturing processes

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field

Tools

MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio)

Job description

Overview

The primary purpose of this position is to provide technical support to the Operations Team in the areas of efficiency, production line layout/flow, continuous improvement projects and support of day to day manufacturing operations.

Responsibilities

• Refine and update existing documentation.
• Assist with training and technical support of Operations personnel
• Assist with CAPA investigations and Corrective Actions
• Support Lean initiatives such as 6S, Daily Accountability process
• Support/lead continuous improvement projects
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Must work and interact effectively and professionally with and for others throughout various levels of the global organization
• Must strictly adhere to safety requirements
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance
• Must maintain company quality and quantity standards
• Must have effective oral and written communication skills
• Excellent problem solving skills and ability to work in collaborative and independent work situations and environments with minimal supervision
• Ability to remain calm and receptive in fast paced situations

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field
• Minimum 3 years experience required
• Experience and understanding of manufacturing processes
• Basic understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles
• Intermediate MS Office skills - Excel, Word, PP and Visio

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Work is performed in a normal office environment with periodic work performed in a controlled manufacturing area requiring protective clothing and safety glasses.