Manufacturing Engineer I

Neogen; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Neogen Corporation in Lexington, KY seeks a Manufacturing Engineer to lead daily support of products, processes, and equipment and to integrate new products within production timelines, focusing on safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity.

You will partner with R&D, Process Development, Quality, Production, Regulatory, Equipment Engineering, Supply Chain and Marketing to drive project success, perform Six Sigma and LEAN initiatives, and design, test, and implement manufacturing

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering as specified.
• 4+ years of related experience in manufacturing or process engineering.
• 2+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Understanding of Six Sigma and Lean manufacturing tools and problem-solving methods.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with R&D, Process Development, Quality, Production, Regulatory, Equipment Engineering, Supply Chain, and Marketing to ensure project success.
• Contributes to new product development and product support, including process capability studies and Six Sigma/Value Improvement projects.
• Designs and coordinates standard engineering tests and experiments.
• Designs, procures, and fabricates equipment tooling and fixtures.
• Troubleshoots process problems related to design, materials, or processes.
• Summarizes and communicates test results to the technical community.
• Leads cross-functional project teams when required.
• Identifies and manages equipment requirements to support production goals.

Skills

Six Sigma

Lean manufacturing

Process troubleshooting

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Come Be Part of a Mission that Matters! A Manufacturing Engineer at Neogen Corporation leads initiatives for the daily support of products, processes, and equipment and may be responsible for leading the integration of new products within production, meeting new product integration timelines and production goals (i.e., safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity). This individual will be required to routinely partner with cross-functional teams to evaluate, troubleshoot and implement manufacturing processes within the business unit.

Job Responsibilities:

• Works cooperatively with R&D, Process Development, Quality, Production, Regulatory, Equipment Engineering, Supply Chain, and Marketing to ensure project success
• Successfully contributes to both new product development teams and product support, including the following activities: process capability studies, process development, Six Sigma and Value Improvement projects, report preparation and process/test documentation
• Designs and coordinates standard engineering tests and experiments
• Designs, procures, and fabricates equipment tooling and fixtures
• Performs troubleshooting on new and existing process problems as related to design, material, or processes
• Summarizes, analyzes, and draws conclusions from test results
• Completes and manages Capital Equipment Request Authorizations
• Prepares standard reports/documents to communicate results to the technical community
• May lead cross-functional project teams
• Identifies, implements, and manages equipment requirements to support production goals

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (preferably Mechanical, Biochemical/Bio Systems, Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering)
• 4+ years of related experience OR combination of both education and experience
• 2+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment
• Understanding of/experience with manufacturing problem solving and process interrogation tools such as Six Sigma, and production flow tools such as LEAN manufacturing

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1+ year manufacturing / process engineering experience in automated assembly
• 1 to 2 years of experience with capital project management and justification
• 1 to 2 years of AutoCAD and SolidWorks design
• SAP experience a plus
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office

WHO IS NEOGEN:

From farm to fork, we offer solutions to enhance the quality, quantity and safety of the global food supply. Our animal safety solutions are used on farms, veterinary practices and manufacturers around the world to provide the best animal care possible. Whether food or pharmaceuticals, Neogen’s provides a one-stop shop for the health and safety to our animals and our customers operations. Neogen’s culture combines stability with a deep belief in providing professional and personal growth. Our Pillars of Trust — the principles that guide our everyday decision-making, include Openness, Honesty, Credibility, Respect, and Service. It’s our belief in these characteristics that provides a consistent, happy and healthy work environment for our employees. At Neogen, we are extremely proud of our record of sustained growth, as well as our development and acquisition of advanced technology since our founding in 1982. Neogen has thrived — and will continue to thrive — because our employees thrive here.