Production Engineer, Lead

biscodentalproducts; Schaumburg (IL); On-site; USD 81,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

HRA/FSA

Disability insurance

Life insurance

PTO

401(k) with match

Year-end bonuses

Job summary

Bisco, Inc. seeks a Lead Production Engineer to manage production equipment, drive reliability, and improve packaging and production processes in Schaumburg, IL. The role focuses on validation (IQ/OQ/PQ), continuous improvement, and compliance with GMP and ISO 13485.

Excellent benefits include medical, dental, vision, HRA/FSA, disability, life, PTO, 401(k) with match, and potential year-end bonuses. Office located in Schaumburg, IL.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering is required.
• 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment with a Bachelor's degree; 3 years with a Master’s degree.
• Knowledge of packaging operations, GMP, ISO 13485, and quality systems.
• Understanding of continuous improvement and project management.
• Competent with Windows, MS Office, email and internet.
• Ability to stand/walk the production floor, lift up to 25 pounds occasionally, bend/reach around moving machinery.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage production equipment, including calibration status and availability.
• Troubleshoot equipment, lead root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.
• Identify opportunities for automation and implement robotics solutions.
• Support production planning and capacity optimization.
• Validate equipment (IQ, OQ, PQ) and maintain validation status.
• Ensure GMP and ISO 13485 compliance.
• Lead improvement initiatives affecting safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
• Mentor technicians and provide guidance.

Skills

Experience in manufacturing

GMP/ISO quality systems

Continuous improvement

Project management

Analytical/problem solving

Communication skills

Physical stamina

Windows/MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

Windows

MS Office

Job description

We are seeking a Lead Production Engineer to support our manufacturing operations by managing production equipment, ensuring equipment reliability, and improving packaging and production process efficiency. This role is responsible for equipment validation, installation, and continuous improvement initiatives to support safe, compliant, and efficient manufacturing operations.

This position will be required to work out of the Schaumburg, IL office.

Salary range: $81K to $95K, commensurate with experience

Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance, HRA and FSA, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, pet insurance, PTO, 401(k) profit‑sharing with match, potential year‑end bonuses.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Managing production equipment, including calibration status, and ensuring availability.
• Troubleshooting equipment, leading root cause analysis, and implementing corrective actions.
• Identifying opportunities for automation.
• Implementing robotics solutions.
• Identifying and driving measurable improvements.
• Supporting production planning and capacity optimization.
• Assisting with new equipment planning and selection.
• Validating equipment (IQ, OQ, PQ) and maintaining the validation status.
• Ensuring equipment and processes comply with GMP, ISO 13485, and internal quality standards.
• Leading improvement initiatives impacting safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
• Analyzing production metrics and recommending operational improvements.
• Serving as technical lead for production projects.
• Providing guidance and mentorship to technicians.
• Acting as back‑up support for Packaging Supervisors and Managers.
• Ensuring safety compliance and participating in Bisco’s Safety Committee.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering.
• 5 years of experience in manufacturing environment with a Bachelor's degree; 3 years of experience with a Master’s degree.
• Knowledge of packaging operations, Good Manufacturing Practice, ISO 13485, and quality systems.
• Understanding of continuous improvement and project management.
• Competent computer skills in Windows, MS Office, email, and internet.
• Ability to stand and walk the production floor, lift up to 25 pounds occasionally, bend, reach, and work around moving machinery.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills.

Preferred

• Familiarity with automation and robotics systems.
• Korean language proficiency.

WHY BISCO, INC.

Bisco, Inc. stands out because of our culture and core values:

• Respectful – Professional. Humble. Considerate.
• Positive – Friendly. Inclusive. Curious.
• Team Player – Helpful. Cooperative. Flexible.
• Agility of a small company but the stability of a big company
• Industry‑leading dental restorative products
• Broad exposure to activities across the company
• Family‑oriented environment with positive team players
• Approachable, respectful, and down‑to‑earth people
• Long‑tenured employees to whom the leadership is committed
• Employees feel valued and are proud to be a part of the company
• Monthly whole‑company fun events!

Since 1981, BISCO has provided innovative dental restorative products to dental customers around the world. Our primary focus is adhesive and composite technology. Located northwest of Chicago in Schaumburg, our ISO 13485 certified facility includes on‑site manufacturing and research. Our privately‑owned organization provides the opportunity for a close‑knit environment that encourages inter‑departmental collaboration. For more about us, please visit our website at www.bisco.com.

This is an excellent opportunity to make an impact and to grow professionally, while contributing to the company’s success!

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