Manufacturing Engineer

About the role

This experienced team member will spearhead operational and process excellence throughout the production environment. They will lead business case development and execute capital procurement and installation, develop and implement standard operating procedures, and ensure safety, quality, and productivity remain at the forefront. The role includes hands-on implementation of new equipment and production lines across all locations, driving growth and innovation through data-driven decisions, internal communication, and vendor collaboration. Upholding best-in-class safety, ergonomics, and lean manufacturing principles is central to this position.

Responsibilities

• Deliver increased process efficiencies and business capabilities and lower production costs through capital equipment purchases and process improvements.
• Implement new equipment work instructions, standard work, preventive maintenance, and production team member training.
• Develop and manage purchased equipment manufacturing standards and performance expectations.
• Collaborate with maintenance to develop and validate effective preventive maintenance procedures for equipment.
• Design and develop optimal work-cell and facility layouts with cross-functional support.
• Ensure capital purchases align with capacity projections and company vision through collaboration with plant management and planning teams.
• Develop scope of work and equipment specifications for the RFQ process.
• Investigate vendor sources to support expansion of manufacturing processes and commercialization of new products.
• Work directly with product development to determine appropriate processes to commercialize new products from concept to full-scale production.
• Collaborate cross-functionally on continuous improvement projects.
• Design components and equipment in Solidworks to support production.
• Gather and analyze data to drive improved equipment and overall process uptime.
• Promote continuous improvement and lean culture throughout the facility with team members.
• Immediately report any food safety or quality issues to management or authorized personnel.
• Support all Sartori locations for equipment and capital needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (B.S) in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Systems) required.
• 5–10 years of experience optimizing process and equipment performance and team member training required.
• Relevant experience analyzing operational capacity versus planned production and implementing equipment installations for efficiency required.
• Understanding and application of Statistical Process Control.
• Experience within the food, pharmaceutical, chemical industries, or GMP environment preferred.

Skills

• Results driven – focuses on achieving results that promote business acumen.
• Analytical – draws conclusions from data in a logical, systematic way and makes decisions from those conclusions.
• Innovative – uses original thinking to generate new ideas and solutions.
• Organized – works and thinks in a methodical and orderly way.
• Strategic thinker – anticipates and prepares for future events and outcomes.
• Collaborative – partners with others to realize better results.
• Develops others – coaches others to improve performance.
• Inspiring – generates motivation, enthusiasm, and a desire to succeed in others.
• Team player – works well within diverse groups to achieve common goals.
• Committed – pledges firmly to a goal, idea, or plan.
• Initiative – acts proactively to achieve results.
• Problem Solver – drives for identifying root cause and preventing recurring issues.
• Quality commitment – believes and works to achieve the highest standards.
• Knowledge of safety and quality principles and best practices.
• Knowledge and understanding of Lean manufacturing principles (e.g., 5S, Six Sigma, Root Cause Analysis).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products, AutoCAD, Solidworks, and Minitab software.

Physical demands

While performing the duties of this job, the team member is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The team member is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The team member must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Work environment

The team member is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.