Manufacturing Engineering Specialist
Cook Medical · Bloomington, IN
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 2+ years
- Industry
- Medical devices
- Posted
- 18 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level manufacturing role at Cook Medical (medical devices) in Bloomington, IN. Follow Design Control procedures and comply with requirements of 21CFR820 Quality System Regulations and ISO 13485 as applicable.
- They ask for
- 2+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- ISO 13485
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Manufacturing Engineer roles in Indiana: typical posted base $97k–$135k.
Median of the low and high ends of 10 live postings that list pay, out of 60 manufacturing engineer openings in Indiana, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Indiana plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 59 other live manufacturing postings in Indiana.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (2+ vs 5+)
Typical $96k–$132k, from 9 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Lean 53%
- Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) 40%
- Tooling 38%
- New product launch 35%
- ✓ Team leadership 35%
- Root cause 30%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for ISO 13485, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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This plant: Cook Medical in Bloomington
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Full description from Cook MedicalAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Responsibilities
- ◆Independently produce, organize, and maintain documentation or systems critical to the function of the engineering team or department.- Use independent judgment to make decisions on significant issues.- Run short-term, long-term, and/or system-focused projects, or complete significant tasks critical to projects.- Possess and demonstrate expert skill level in using, teaching, and troubleshooting Cook procedural and operational systems.- Serve as a mentor, trainer, and resource to the department for aspects critical to performing job functions.- Prioritize work based on assigned goals.- Maintain and increase knowledge related to the team’s focus and relevant company systems.- Prepare and maintain accurate documentation consistent with the
requirements
of pertinent regulations and Cook’s Quality Management System where applicable.- Must maintain all training
requirements
for the position, while seeking out opportunities for continuous development and growth.- Follow Risk Management procedures and comply with
requirements
of ISO 14971 as applicable. - Follow Design Control procedures and comply with
requirements
of 21CFR820 Quality System Regulations and ISO 13485 as applicable.
- ✓Must work and interact effectively and professionally with and for others throughout various levels of the global organization.- Must strictly adhere to safety requirements.- Maintain regular and punctual attendance.- Must maintain company quality and quantity standards.- Must have effective communication skills and ability to work in a collaborative and independent work situations and environments withminimal supervision.- Ability to remain calm and receptive in fast paced situations.
Qualifications
- ✓AS or BS degree in relevant field; or experience of such kind and amount as to provide a comparable background.- 2 years experience that relates directly to the above essential job functions/duties.- Experience working independently and with minimal supervision.- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Software (ie: Word, Excel).
Physical
Requirements
- ✓Personal protective equipment including safety glasses, lab coat and gloves required in some areas associated with this position.• Sitting for extended periods, utilizes close visual acuity for working with computers, etc.• Works under general office environmental conditions.• Moderate exposure to noise level in the work environment that is moderate to occasionally loud.• Occasionally lifts and/or moves up to 50 pounds• Frequently required to stand, walk, use hands to grasp, carry, feel or touch; reach with hands and arms; talk and communicate.
- ✓Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job, subject to reasonable accommodation
requirements
under the ADA.
Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to be employed in the United States. Cook does not intend to provide sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B or TN status) for this employment position.
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Overview
The Manufacturing Engineering Specialist works to improve and support COOK's production processes, and works within an interdisciplinary team of engineers, specialists, and technicians, and with other functions, to advance the strategic goals of the company.
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