Manufacturing Engineer in Cary

Energy Jobline ZR; Cary (NC); On-site; USD 62,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

System One, including Joulé and Mountain Ltd., is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer for a contract role in Cary, IL. The position focuses on supporting equipment installations, process improvements, and production optimization on a hands-on manufacturing floor.

Expect cross-functional collaboration on automation, validations, and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational performance and product quality.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Engineering or related field.
• Two years’ experience in manufacturing engineering or related field.
• Experience supporting equipment installations, validations, and process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Support FAT, installation, and commissioning of new equipment.
• Develop equipment layouts using AutoCAD to support relocations and installations.
• Coordinate layout planning, utility coordination, and integration into processes.
• Interface with OEMs, contractors and internal teams to resolve design gaps.
• Develop and maintain process FMEAs and control plans for equipment.
• Complete process validations (IQ/OQ/PV) and associated documentation.
• Create SOPs and work instructions compliant with GMP.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, maintenance and operations to troubleshoot issues.
• Support line performance monitoring and PPS projects to remediate issues.

Skills

Manufacturing engineering experience

Interpersonal communication

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

B.S. in Engineering or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Electrical schematics

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer Location: Cary, Illinois Type: Contract Compensation: $45.00 - $51.00 per hour Work Model: Onsite

Overview Join a leading medical technology manufacturer as a Manufacturing Engineer supporting equipment installations, process improvements, and production optimization within a dynamic manufacturing environment. This hands‑on contract opportunity offers the chance to work cross‑functionally on automation, validations, and continuous improvement initiatives while making a direct impact on operational performance and product quality.

Responsibilities

• Support engineering and project management in FAT, installation, and commissioning of new equipment.
• Develop equipment and utility layouts using AutoCAD (or similar) to support department relocation and installation of new equipment.
• Support installation of new equipment, including layout planning, utility coordination, and integration into existing processes.
• Interface with OEMs, contractors, and internal engineering teams to resolve design gaps and coordinate field changes on the fly.
• Develop and maintain process FMEAs and control plans for new and existing equipment.
• Complete process validations including VP, URS, IQ, OQ, PQ and associated documentation.
• Develop appropriate supporting documentation, SOPs and work instructions compliant with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
• Collaborate with product and manufacturing engineering, equipment vendors, maintenance technicians and operations leadership to troubleshoot process and equipment issues.
• Support line performance monitoring and lead practical problem solving (PPS) projects to remediate systemic issues.

Requirements

• B.S. in Engineering or related field required.
• Two years’ experience in manufacturing engineering, mechanical engineering, or related field.
• Demonstrated interest and experience supporting manufacturing operations, troubleshooting automation equipment, and implementing process improvements.
• Hands‑on technical contributor comfortable working on the floor, assisting with equipment placement, alignment, and startup activities.
• Demonstrated experience writing and executing validations (IQ, OQ, PV, etc.).
• Demonstrated hands on experience working in a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrates excellent interpersonal communication, collaborative teamwork, and problem solving.
• Familiarity with reading electrical schematics.

System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to , , , (including , childbirth, or related medical conditions), , , , , , family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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