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Manufacturing Engineering Specialist, Documentation

Cook Medical · Bloomington, IN

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Level
Engineer
Team
Manufacturing
Degree
Required
Industry
Medical devices
Posted
3 days ago

The role in 30 seconds

An engineer-level manufacturing role at Cook Medical (medical devices) in Bloomington, IN. A Manufacturing Specialist’s primary duty is to provide direct technical support to operations area as it relates to documentation, equipment procurement, testing, operational excellence, and training.

They ask for
degree required
Tools it names
ISO 13485, FDA / GMP

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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.

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How this role compares

Against 59 other live manufacturing postings in Indiana.

Base pay
Not listed in this posting

Typical $96k–$132k, from 9 postings that list pay.

Experience asked
Not stated

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.

At a glance

Lifts up to 50 lbs

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This plant: Cook Medical in Bloomington

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Responsibilities

  • ◆Independently produce, organize, and maintain documentation or systems critical to the function of the engineering team or department.- Support short-term, long-term, and/or system-focused projects, or complete significant tasks critical to Cook, Inc projects.- Installs and qualifies equipment in the production areas.- Develop or revise documents and procedures such as Drawings, Work Instructions, and Standard Operating Procedures- Prepare prototype work orders, develop manufacturing documentation, perform testing associated with manufacturing projects.- Drive creation and implementation priority change orders within AgilePLM.- Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously, supporting documentation.- Troubleshoot systems, and/or documentation issues, as needed.- Use judgment and experience to independently accomplish project objectives.- Maintain high knowledge level related to the team's focus and relevant company systems (Including jBase, AgilePLM, Opcenter).- Serve as a mentor, trainer, and resource to the team within area of expertise.- Identify areas for improvement and offer solutions.- Prioritize work based on assigned goals- Read, comprehend and follow product and packaging specifications and manufacturing instructions and drawings.- Must maintain all training

requirements

for the position, while seeking out opportunities for continuous development and growth.- Adhere to the Quality Management System and its processes to meet FDA 21 CFR 820, ISO 13485, and other applicable regulatoryrequirements.

Qualifications

  • ✓AS or BS degree in relevant field; or experience of such kind and amount as to provide a comparable background.- Experience working independently and with minimal supervision.- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Software (ie: Word, Excel) and AgilePLM.

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.
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Overview

A Manufacturing Specialist’s primary duty is to provide direct technical support to operations area as it relates to documentation, equipment procurement, testing, operational excellence, and training. This role work collaboratively with multiple company functions to ensure equipment and associated production systems operate in a safe, and quality-oriented manner.

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