Production Engineer (Holland, MI, US, 49424)

Biopharma Careers; Holland (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Total rewards program

Forbes Best Employers

Job summary

Perrigo is seeking a Production Engineer in Holland, MI to support packaging operations and drive lean improvements. You will work with engineering, quality, and operations teams to implement changes that improve safety, quality, and efficiency.

The role emphasizes DMAIC problem solving, capital project execution, and collaboration with cross-functional partners. Growth opportunities exist across the engineering organization while ensuring compliance with applicable laws and Perrigo standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or Manufacturing engineering.
• Understanding of engineering fundamentals and ability to read schematics and design docs.
• Knowledge of Lean/Six Sigma with DMAIC problem solving.
• Experience reading drawings, flowcharts and system design documentation.

Responsibilities

• Review the previous 24 hours of production data and address urgent business needs.
• Support troubleshooting, vendor contacts, and Gemba activities.
• Lead continuous improvement projects to reduce waste and improve efficiency.
• Plan and execute capital projects, including scope, cost estimates and approvals.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

Reading drawings

Problem solving

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

Data tracking software

Pareto charts

Job description

About Perrigo

At Perrigo, we are driven by our mission to Makes Lives Better Through Trusted Health and Wellness Solutions, Accessible to All . We are proud to be a Top 10 player in the European Consumer Self-Care market and the largest U.S. store brand provider of over the counter and infant formula. Dedicated to providing The Best Self-Care for Everyone , we are the people behind the brands you trust. We are Opill®, Compeed®, Solpadeine®, NiQuitin®, and many more. We Are Perrigo. We are committed to enhancing the wellbeing of our colleagues and consumers alike. We pride ourselves on fostering an inclusive, collaborative culture where each person can experience a sense of belonging.

Description Overview

The Production Engineering role will provide technical expertise and solutions to support operations in our Holland MI plants. This position explores innovative and alternate solutions to meet business needs whileproviding great customer service. This role works closely with the entire engineering team, quality, and operationsteam while interacting daily with other functional areas and multi-functional teams such as plant managers,supervisors, maintenance, safety, and scheduling to implement changes and to investigate/resolve problemsimpacting plant safety, quality, and efficiency. This position has large opportunities for growth both in the role andwithin the company.

Scope of the Role

Day to Day Operations

• Reviews the previous 24 hours of production data on designated work centers. Addresses any urgent business needs in a timely manner.
• Examples include general troubleshooting, contacting vendors, and Gemba support.
• Tracks line efficiency (Pareto charts, DT, and work center-based data tracking software)
• Monitors and follows up on changes to ensure impact and ROI are achieved.

Lean Six Sigma (Zero Loss Mentality + Perrigo Work System Focus)

• Coordinates and leads continuous improvement projects aimed at waste reduction and efficiency improvements by streamlining processes and improving capability.
• Aligns with cross functional business partners on prioritizing projects
• Works independently and in a team setting to develop and implement solutions
• DMAIC problem solving approach

Subject Matter Expert (SME)

• Acts as technical expert with a broad knowledge and deep expertise of the latest packaging equipment and associated technology.
• Provides training to operations and various support groups as an SME
• Demonstrated understanding of core engineering principles.
• Ability to solve complex technical problems in novel ways by applying concepts, theories, and techniques.
• Support operations to meet applicable laws such as: Compliance, OSHA, Environmental, Safety, cGMP as well as Corporate and Site Quality requirements.

Capital Projects (Cradle to grave asset support)

• Organizes and generates all relevant data to prepare project scopes, cost estimates, economic justifications, and capital appropriation requests, as required, to obtain management approval.
• Provides engineering support in developing and implementing equipment installations and process improvement to support packaging operations.
• Including support for URS, FAT, IQ, OQ, PQ and successful vertical start up
• As a project manager provides direction to allied support groups while interfacing with multiple departments, consultants, and contractors.

Experience Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering; Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Manufacturing or Engineering Management required.
• Established understanding of engineering theoretical fundamentals of equipment operation and demonstratethe use of standard principles, theories, concepts, and techniques.
• Ability to read and understand drawings, flowcharts, schematics, as it relates to system design documentation.
• Demonstrated understanding of lean principles and six sigma processes, including experience with differentcontinuous improvement techniques.

Benefits

We believe our people are our greatest asset. Alongside competitive compensation, we offer benefits tailored to supporting you and your family, as well as career development opportunities to ensure you feel valued and supported, both professionally and personally.

Find out more about Total Rewards at Perrigo.

We are proud to be included in the Forbes list of "America's Best Employers by State 2024". Find out more here.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other characteristics protected by law. #weareperrigo