Senior Manufacturing Engineer: MES & Plant Automation

Planet Pharma; Dexter (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Planet Pharma seeks a technical specialist to design and optimize manufacturing processes and layouts, integrating ignition or MES deployments where applicable. The role emphasizes high autonomy and contributing to advanced technology projects across plants.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in process design, equipment integration, and adherence to regulatory standards, with willingness to travel up to half of the time if the position is remote.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's degree and minimum of 4 years of relevant experience OR Master's degree with a minimum of 2 years OR PhD with 0 years.

Responsibilities

• Designs manufacturing processes, procedures and production layouts for assemblies, equipment installation, processing, machining and material handling.
• Designs arrangement of machines within plant facilities to ensure most efficient and productive layout.
• Incorporates inspection and test requirements into the production plan and verifies performance of machinery and equipment.
• Provides guidance to engineering regarding design concepts and specification requirements to best utilize equipment and manufacturing techniques.
• Ensures processes and procedures are in compliance with regulations and may develop those techniques for SPC.

Education

Baccalaureate degree

Master's degree

PhD

Job description

Planet Pharma seeks a technical specialist to design and optimize manufacturing processes and layouts, integrating ignition or MES deployments where applicable. The role emphasizes high autonomy and contributing to advanced technology projects across plants.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in process design, equipment integration, and adherence to regulatory standards, with willingness to travel up to half of the time if the position is remote.