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Manufacturing Engineer I

Neogen Corporation

Lexington, KYOnsitePosted 11 days ago
Full TimeMid LevelManufacturing & CMCDiagnostics
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Summary

Neogen Corporation is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer with experience supporting production processes, troubleshooting equipment, and implementing manufacturing improvements.

Job description

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.

Job 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.

Requirements

  • 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

Company overview

Neogen Corporation is an international food safety company founded in 1982 and headquartered in Lansing, Michigan. The company specializes in providing comprehensive testing solutions and diagnostic products for detecting dangerous substances in food, including pathogens, allergens, mycotoxins, and contaminants. Neogen operates through two main segments: Food Safety and Animal Safety, offering a wide range of test kits, instruments, and genomic solutions. With a global presence in nearly 40 countries, the company serves food processing, animal protein, agriculture, and companion animal industries. Neogen's product portfolio includes over 100 drug detection test kits and advanced technologies for food quality assurance. The company has expanded through strategic acquisitions, including the merger with 3M's food-safety business in 2022, strengthening its position as a leader in food safety testing and diagnostics worldwide.

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