Production Engineer II: Lean Packaging & Projects

Perrigo Company plc; Michigan; On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Total Rewards

Forbes Best Employers list

Job summary

Perrigo Company plc is seeking a Production Engineer at the Allegan, MI site to provide technical engineering support for packaging operations and continuous improvement initiatives. The role interfaces with engineering, quality, and operations teams to implement changes that improve safety, quality, and efficiency.

The successful candidate will apply Lean Six Sigma, capital project management, and SME-level expertise to optimize manufacturing processes and support regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering; Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Manufacturing or Engineering Management required.
• Established understanding of engineering fundamentals and ability to read drawings, flowcharts, and schematics.
• Lean principles and six sigma processes with continuous improvement techniques.

Responsibilities

• Day to Day Operations: review prior 24 hours of production data and address urgent needs.
• Lead continuous improvement projects to reduce waste and improve efficiency.
• Act as SME for packaging equipment and related technology; provide training.
• Coordinate capital projects from scoping to start-up, with cross-functional interfaces.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

DMAIC

Gemba

Problem solving

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

CAD drawings

Data analysis software

Job description

Perrigo Company plc is seeking a Production Engineer at the Allegan, MI site to provide technical engineering support for packaging operations and continuous improvement initiatives. The role interfaces with engineering, quality, and operations teams to implement changes that improve safety, quality, and efficiency.

The successful candidate will apply Lean Six Sigma, capital project management, and SME-level expertise to optimize manufacturing processes and support regulatory compliance.