Manufacturing Engineering Specialist

Cook Group; Bloomington (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cook Group in Bloomington, IN is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Specialist to improve and support production processes within an interdisciplinary engineering team. The role emphasizes documentation control, independent decision-making, and leading system-focused projects to advance company goals.

The candidate will mentor colleagues, maintain regulatory compliance, and uphold safety and quality standards across the organization.

Qualifications

• AS or BS degree in a relevant field or equivalent background.
• 2 years of experience related to essential job functions.
• Experience working independently with minimal supervision.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Independently produce, organize, and maintain documentation or systems critical to the engineering team.
• Use independent judgment to make decisions on significant issues.
• Run short- and long-term projects, or complete significant tasks for projects.
• Mentor, train, and support department members on critical job functions.
• Ensure safety, compliance with ISO 14971 and 21 CFR 820/ISO 13485 where applicable.

Skills

Documentation

Independent work

Project coordination

Education

AS or BS degree in relevant field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

The Manufacturing Engineering Specialist works to improve and support COOK's production processes, and works within an interdisciplinary team of engineers, specialists, and technicians, and with other functions, to advance the strategic goals of the company.

Responsibilities

• Independently produce, organize, and maintain documentation or systems critical to the function of the engineering team or department.
• Use independent judgment to make decisions on significant issues.
• Run short-term, long-term, and/or system-focused projects, or complete significant tasks critical to projects.
• Possess and demonstrate expert skill level in using, teaching, and troubleshooting Cook procedural and operational systems.
• Serve as a mentor, trainer, and resource to the department for aspects critical to performing job functions.
• Prioritize work based on assigned goals.
• Maintain and increase knowledge related to the team’s focus and relevant company systems.
• Prepare and maintain accurate documentation consistent with the requirements of pertinent regulations and Cook’s Quality Management System where applicable.
• Must maintain all training requirements for the position, while seeking out opportunities for continuous development and growth.
• Follow Risk Management procedures and comply with requirements of ISO 14971 as applicable.
• Follow Design Control procedures and comply with requirements of 21CFR820 Quality System Regulations and ISO 13485 as applicable.

• 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 communication skills and ability to work in a collaborative and independent work situations and environments withminimal supervision.
• Ability to remain calm and receptive in fast paced situations.

Qualifications

• AS or BS degree in relevant field; or experience of such kind and amount as to provide a comparable background.
• 2 years experience that relates directly to the above essential job functions/duties.
• Experience working independently and with minimal supervision.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Software (ie: Word, Excel).

Physical Requirements:

• Personal protective equipment including safety glasses, lab coat and gloves required in some areas associated with this position.
• Sitting for extended periods, utilizes close visual acuity for working with computers, etc.
• Works under general office environmental conditions.
• Moderate exposure to noise level in the work environment that is moderate to occasionally loud.
• Occasionally lifts and/or moves up to 50 pounds
• Frequently required to stand, walk, use hands to grasp, carry, feel or touch; reach with hands and arms; talk and communicate.
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job, subject to reasonable accommodation requirements under the ADA.

Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to be employed in the United States. Cook does not intend to provide sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B or TN status) for this employment position.