Manufacturing Engineer I
Neogen · Lexington, KY
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Degree
- Required
- Industry
- Pharma & life sciences
- Posted
- 3 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level manufacturing role at Neogen (pharma & life sciences) in Lexington, KY. Identify, implement, and manage equipment requirements to support production goals.
- They ask for
- degree required
- Tools it names
- Lean, Six Sigma, Tooling, SolidWorks, AutoCAD, SAP
- Day to day
- relocation help
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About the role
Responsibilities
- ◆Collaborate with R&D, Process Development, Quality, Production, Regulatory, Equipment Engineering, Supply Chain, and Marketing to support production and project goals.
- ◆Support new product development and existing products through process capability studies, process development, Six Sigma initiatives, and value improvement projects.
- ◆Design and coordinate engineering tests and experiments; analyze results and document conclusions.
- ◆Design, procure, and fabricate equipment, tooling, and fixtures.
- ◆Troubleshoot manufacturing problems involving product design, materials, equipment, and processes.
- ◆Prepare and maintain process documentation, test documentation, and technical reports.
- ◆Prepare and manage Capital Equipment Request Authorizations.
- ◆Identify, implement, and manage equipment
requirements
to support production goals.
- ✓Lead cross-functional project teams as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- ✓Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, preferably Mechanical, Biochemical/Biosystems, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering.
- ✓At least four years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- ✓At least two years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
- ✓Working knowledge of manufacturing problem-solving and process analysis methods, including Six Sigma and Lean manufacturing.
Preferred Qualifications
- ✓At least one year of manufacturing or process engineering experience involving automated assembly.
- ✓One to two years of experience preparing capital project justifications and managing capital projects.
- ✓One to two years of design experience using AutoCAD and SolidWorks.
- ✓Experience using SAP.
- ✓Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
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Manufacturing Engineer — Neogen Corporation
Lexington, Kentucky
Work Authorization and Relocation: Candidates who require employment visa sponsorship should be aware that sponsorship is not anticipated for this position. Relocation assistance will not be provided.
Neogen Corporation is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer with experience supporting production processes, troubleshooting equipment, and implementing manufacturing improvements.
This role provides daily engineering support for products, processes, and equipment. The Manufacturing Engineer also supports the introduction of new products into production, helping meet integration timelines and goals for safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity. The position works closely with cross-functional teams to evaluate, troubleshoot, and improve manufacturing operations.
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Who is neogen
From farm to fork, we offer solutions to enhance the quality, quantity and safety of the global food supply. Our animal safety solutions are used on farms, veterinary practices and manufacturers around the world to provide the best animal care possible. Whether food or pharmaceuticals, Neogen’s provides a one-stop shop for the health and safety to our animals and our customers operations.
Neogen’s culture combines stability with a deep belief in providing professional and personal growth. Our Pillars of Trust — the principles that guide our everyday decision-making, include Openness, Honesty, Credibility, Respect, and Service . It’s our belief in these characteristics that provides a consistent, happy and healthy work environment for our employees.