Manufacturing Engineer
CIVCO Radiotherapy · Avondale, LA
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Degree
- Required (or equivalent experience)
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- Recently
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level manufacturing role at CIVCO Radiotherapy (industrial) in Avondale, LA. Plans, schedules, and manages small product development projects.
- They ask for
- degree required (or equivalent experience)
- Tools it names
- Lean, Six Sigma, Injection molding, Extrusion, Tooling
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Manufacturing Engineer roles in the US: typical posted base $98k–$143k.
Median of the low and high ends of 502 live postings that list pay, out of 1495 manufacturing engineer openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 1494 other live manufacturing postings in the US.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Typical $96k–$136k, from 466 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Tooling 51%
- Root cause 42%
- ✓ Lean 42%
- New product launch 41%
- Automation 32%
- Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) 25%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for Injection molding, Extrusion, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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
Pick 2–3 people on the Manufacturing team at CIVCO Radiotherapy
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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
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 does off-shift and weekend coverage work?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
- 4
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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.
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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 CIVCO RadiotherapyAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
(Other duties may be assigned.)
- ◆Improve and simplify existing manufacturing processes by working with cross-functional teams focusing on Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing Improvements.
- ◆Work directly with manufacturing departments and plant management and develop business justifications and specifications for capital equipment expenditures as required.
- ◆Designs and develops products, and generates documentation as needed.
- ◆Investigate new materials as well as new manufacturing techniques.
- ◆Makes decisions on technical matters related to product design.
- ◆Plans, schedules, and manages small product development projects.
- ◆Provides inter/intradepartmental communication and information relating to new products, process improvement and manufacturing projects.
- ◆Develops cost estimates for projects and products.
- ◆Generates quality systems and project related documentation as needed. (i.e., DHF documents, work orders, charters).
- ◆Understands and follows engineering related and overall company processes.
- ◆Work with strategic sourcing and quality engineering to identify and qualify cost-effective and reliable suppliers. These suppliers will support product and process
requirements
including raw materials, components, finished product, tooling, fixtures, equipment, and manufacturing systems.
- ✓Aids with material selection and required processing including injection molding, cutting, sealing, bonding, punching, die-cutting, configuring, sterile packaging, biocompatibility, mechanical integrity, shelf life and chemical resistance.
- ✓Works with quality engineering as required to ensure regulatory compliance.
- ✓Maintains intellectual command of current materials, manufacturing equipment and processes.
- ✓Supports a company-wide commitment to achieving and maintaining the highest level of quality, customer responsiveness, and on time delivery as measured by our clients.
- ✓Serves as a member of the Engineering Team charged with responsibility for process and product improvements.
- ✓Attends all relevant training and keeps abreast of relevant developments in technology.
- ✓Participates in clinical evaluations.
Required Education and Experience
Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) in mechanical engineering or industrial technology; or Three or more years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
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Summary
The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for developing and implementing improved methods of manufacturing, procedures, and processes which result in improved efficiencies, yields, machine operations, and quality. Designs, develops, and manages sustaining engineering projects. Coordinates with all departments to ensure smooth production startup. Provides engineering support for existing products.
Useful Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- •Experience with composite manufacturing or plastic injection molding/extrusion a plus.
- •Attention to Detail — Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
- •The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
- •The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
- •The ability to see details at close range and color vision (within a few feet of the observer).
- •The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
- •Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
- •The ability to provide training and information about the safety and proper operation of equipment and systems.
- •The ability to read and understand written instructions.
- •Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
- •Computer skills to include proficiency in Microsoft Office software and Computer Aided Design (CAD) tools.
Physical Demands necessary to perform this job
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be able to lift, stoop, kneel, walk, and have fine motor coordination sufficient to manipulate small objects. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds on a regular basis and occasionally carry that weight for short distances.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals and the risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage starts on Day One! Free: life insurance, short and long-term disability insurance, Telehealth Appointments, and Employee Assistance Program. Immediate vesting of 401(k) matching. Generous PTO and 11 Paid Holidays a year. And, most importantly... truly meaningful work!
Would you like to make a difference in the lives of cancer patients and their families? We design and manufacture radiation oncology medical devices to ensure more accurate, comfortable treatment for cancer patients. CQ Medical is the global market leader in patient positioning. As an innovative medical device company, we focus on discovering, developing, and distributing technology-driven solutions to improve outcomes for radiotherapy patient positioning.
We are growing rapidly and have many positions currently open as we bring in new production lines and add additional shifts! Join us and move from paycheck to purpose.
www.cqmedical.com
