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Manufacturing Engineer I

Highridge Medical · Baton Rouge, LA

Level
Engineer
Team
Manufacturing
Base pay
$80k–$90k
Degree
Preferred
Experience asked
3+ years
Industry
Industrial
Posted
Recently

The role in 30 seconds

An engineer-level manufacturing role at Highridge Medical (industrial) in Baton Rouge, LA.

They ask for
3+ years · degree preferred
Tools it names
GD&T, Machining, Casting, SolidWorks
Base pay
$80k–$90k

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How this role compares

Against 8 other live manufacturing postings in Louisiana.

Experience asked
Less than usual (3+ vs 5+)

Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • Root cause 56%
  • Lean 44%
  • Six Sigma 44%
  • Green Belt 33%
  • Plant layout 33%
  • Capacity planning 33%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

It asks for 3+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone on the team first.

At a glance

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How to get in at this plant

Five moves over a week or two. The first one takes ten minutes.

  1. 1

    Pick 2–3 people on the Manufacturing team at Highridge Medical

    Engineers who joined in the last year or two reply the most. Use the team search on this page to find them.

  2. 2

    Send a short, curious note

    One real question about their work. No favors yet. Each person gets a different note, written for this role.

  3. 3

    Turn a reply into a short call

    Questions worth asking about this team:

    • What does a normal week look like on your team?
    • Is the work mostly new product launches or sustaining existing lines?
    • How much time do you spend on the floor versus at a desk?
    • How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
  4. 4

    Apply with someone vouching for you

    If the call went well, ask whether they’d pass your résumé to the hiring manager. Send your résumé link, apply that day, and let them know.

  5. 5

    Bring proof to the interview

    One page of before-and-after numbers from projects you led: scrap, OEE, cycle time, cost. Plant managers hire on results.

Full description from Highridge MedicalAs posted on their careers site.Show

Responsibilities

  • ◆Owning deliverables within new product development and operations transformation projects
  • ◆Supporting a wide variety of manufacturing processes at vendors, such as machining, finishing, forging, casting, cleaning, heat treatment, passivation, anodization, etc.
  • ◆Improving manufacturing process efficiency and driving down costs, while maintaining high performance and quality
  • ◆Maintaining and improving controlled technical documents such as prints, procedures, protocols, and rationales.
  • ◆Executing to project plans and schedules for work activities.
  • ◆Communicate (written and verbal) with appropriate personnel from other departments and external suppliers.

requirements

  • ✓Ability to handle and prioritize multiple medium complexity project assignments and complete work in a timely manner
  • ✓Good problem‑solving skills through the use of quality and statistical tools
  • ✓Ability to effectively work within a cross‑functional team to complete critical project tasks
  • ✓Demonstrates good written and verbal communication skills
  • ✓Microsoft Office Suite and Project

Requirements

  • ✓B.S. in engineering with a minimum of 1-3 years of experience in an engineering role. Or other technical or advanced degree plus 2 years of experience in an engineering or technical role.
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Expected Areas of Competence (knowledge, skills, and abilities)

  • •Familiarity with geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T)
  • •Familiarity with CAD modeling software (SolidWorks)
  • •Ability to balance quality, compliance and safety to meet customer

Additional Information

  • •This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship now or in the future.
  • •Highridge Medical is not accepting submissions from third‑party recruiters or staffing agencies for this position.
  • •The anticipated pay range for this position is $80,000.00–$90,000.00 annually. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, skills, education, and internal equity.

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