Nuclear Manufacturing Senior Engineer

RXinsider LTD.; Indianapolis (IN); Hybrid; USD 69,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision

Paid time off

HSA

401k savings plan

MyFlexPay access

FSAs

Disability coverage

Work-Life resources

Parental leave

Wellness programs

Job summary

Cardinal Health in Indianapolis seeks a Senior Engineer, Manufacturing to lead and manage large engineering projects, acting as the technical lead for internal and external teams. This role oversees end-to-end project delivery, resource planning, and cross-functional collaboration without direct people management.

The position emphasizes coordinating engineering activities, ensuring quality and regulatory compliance, and driving process improvements across manufacturing operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a related field.
• 2+ years related work experience preferred.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
• Strong regulatory understanding: FDA 21 CFR 210, 211, 820; EMA; ISO.
• Excellent written and verbal communication for collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Manages the coordination and overall integration of technical activities in engineering projects.
• Manages SAP and work order documentation for the department.

Skills

Independent work

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Decision making

Regulatory knowledge

Prioritization

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

SAP

Job description

What Manufacturing Engineering contributes to Cardinal Health

Engineering is responsible for performing research and analyses to develop design options for components, products, systems and processes.

Manufacturing Engineering is responsible for developing manufacturing processes, production floor layouts and associated tools. Reviews new designs for manufacturability. Designs process improvements to reduce product cost, process cycle time and improved product quality.

Job Summary

The Senior Engineer, Manufacturing oversees and project manages large engineering projects. This job serves as the technical lead for both internal and external engineering teams. The senior engineer is responsible for the management of projects from start to end from both a resource management and outcome perspective. This job leads teams as necessary but is not be a people manager.

Responsibilities

• Manages the coordination and overall integration of technical activities in engineering projects.
• Manages SAP and work order documentation for the department.
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Qualifications

• Bachelors degree or equivalent experience in related field preferred
• A minimum of 2+ years related work experience preferred
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team
• Strong understanding of regulatory requirements, including FDA (21 CFR Parts 210, 211, 820), EMA, ISO standards, and specifically NRC regulations relevant to nuclear pharmaceutical manufacturing preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for effective collaboration with diverse teams and stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and make sound decisions with minimal supervision.

What is expected of you and others at this level

• Applies working knowledge in the application of concepts, principles and technical capabilities to perform varied tasks
• Works on projects of moderate scope and complexity
• Identifies possible solutions to a variety of technical problems and takes action to resolve
• Applies judgment within defined parameters
• Receives general guidance and may receive more detailed instruction on new projects
• Work reviewed for sound reasoning and accuracy

Anticipated salary range: $68,500 - $107,580

Bonus eligible: No

Benefits:

• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• Paid time off plan
• Health savings account (HSA)
• 401k savings plan
• Access to wages before pay day with myFlexPay
• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• Work-Life resources
• Paid parental leave
• Healthy lifestyle programs

Application window anticipated to close: 11/4/2026

The salary range listed is an estimate. Pay at Cardinal Health is determined by multiple factors including, but not limited to, a candidate’s geographical location, relevant education, experience and skills and an evaluation of internal pay equity.

Candidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Cardinal Health supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. Cardinal Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.