Manufacturing Engineer

About the role

The Phillips, Wisconsin location of Phillips Medisize, a Molex company, is seeking a highly experienced Manufacturing Engineer to support manufacturing efforts. This role partners with Production, Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, and external suppliers to enhance operational excellence, quality, safety, and productivity.

Responsibilities

• Support the design, implementation, optimization, and validation of manufacturing processes, equipment, and systems to meet customer, production, and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in New Product Introduction (NPI) activities by developing and implementing manufacturing processes, equipment, and systems that support successful product launches.
• Research, evaluate, and implement automation technologies and manufacturing solutions to maximize production efficiency, quality, and safety.
• Plan and optimize equipment and facility layouts to improve workflow, capacity, and operational effectiveness.
• Analyze production data, process metrics, and quality performance to identify improvement opportunities and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support Production and Maintenance teams by troubleshooting manufacturing processes and equipment issues while implementing sustainable corrective actions.
• Evaluate existing equipment, software, and manufacturing technologies to identify obsolescence risks and recommend proactive replacement or upgrade strategies.
• Understand, recommend, and justify spare parts requirements to improve equipment reliability and minimize downtime.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to conduct process risk assessments, including Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), to improve process capability and reduce risk.
• Develop, review, and provide feedback on User Requirement Specifications (URS) and automation system designs for custom-built manufacturing equipment.
• Support Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) activities to verify equipment performance prior to and following installation.
• Assist with process development, equipment validation, and qualification activities to ensure compliance with quality and regulatory requirements.
• Create and maintain manufacturing documentation, including work instructions, equipment setup procedures, calibration methods, preventive maintenance procedures, and process standards.
• Implement machine software, electrical, mechanical, and process changes associated with equipment development and continuous improvement projects.
• Facilitate effective communication between customers, suppliers, Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Sales, Maintenance, and other cross-functional teams.
• Coordinate and lead engineering projects to ensure customer requirements, manufacturing objectives, timelines, quality standards, and cost targets are achieved.
• Support cost control and profitability initiatives through collaboration with Operations, Supply Chain, Finance, and Customer Service teams.
• Ensure manufacturing processes, equipment, and documentation comply with all applicable company policies, safety standards, regulatory requirements, and government regulations.
• Build strong working relationships across all levels of the organization and provide technical guidance and training to production personnel as needed.
• Demonstrate and uphold PBM Guiding Principles of Integrity, Stewardship & Compliance, Principled Entrepreneurship™, Transformation, Knowledge, Humility, Respect, and Self-Actualization.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering OR relative job experience in an Engineering position
• 1+ years of working experience in a Manufacturing Engineer role

Qualifications

• Experience with troubleshooting complex automation equipment
• Experience in using CAD (SolidWorks) to determine if tooling, equipment, and part designs meet requirements
• Experience in using CAD (SolidWorks) to design for manufacture fixtures and equipment
• Experience in managing multiple large-scale projects
• Experience in accurate quote design, tools/equipment, and parts
• Experience in developing / working through continuous improvement plans (CIP)
• Experience in project management in the manufacturing environment
• Experience with plastic injection molding peripheral equipment design and setup
• Experience with vision inspection camera setup and software (Cognex, Keyence)
• Experience with SAP
• Experience with PLC programming, troubleshooting, and integration in a manufacturing environment

Skills

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Retailer retirement plan
• Paid vacation/time off
• Education assistance
• Infertility assistance
• Paid parental leave
• Adoption assistance

Pay

Compensation details are confidential and not disclosed publicly.

Schedule

Work schedule details are confidential and not disclosed publicly.