Manufacturing Engineer

What Manufacturing Engineering contributes to Cardinal Health
Engineering is responsible for performing research and analyses to develop design options for components, products, systems and processes.

Manufacturing Engineering is responsible for developing manufacturing processes, production floor layouts and associated tools. Reviews new designs for manufacturability. Designs process improvements to reduce product cost, process cycle time and improved product quality.

Job Summary
The Manufacturing Engineer plans, organizes, directs and leads project activities throughout the plant. This job serves as a project engineer and works with functional areas of the plant to develop improvements and resolve day to day issues. The Manufacturing Engineer actively seeks opportunities for improvement and ensures that all tasks comply with set safety and compliance procedures. This job is forward thinking and stays abreast of technology and engineering developments.

Responsibilities

• Develops plans for project execution including determining project scope, setting preliminary budgets, and managing project schedules’ goals.

• Conducts IQ, OQ, PQ, and other qualification activities.

• Monitors equipment OEE to identify process improvement opportunities.

• Runs tests to ensure that equipment operation is safe, maintainable, and produces the expected quality of product.

• Implements engineering/process controls to improve quality and safety metrics.

• Identifies opportunities for capital improvement, monitors purchasing demands to ensure efficient manufacturing plant operations.

• Actively communicates with Engineering Managers on projects updates, milestones and upgrades.

• Works closely with designated training personnel to provide training on new and/or modified equipment.

• Ensures compliance with all Contractor Rules and Regulations in the execution of projects.

• Communicates with plant management on project issues within their respective departments and collaborates with them to develop feasible solutions.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of technical experience working in a manufacturing environment, preferred.

• Experience in implementing and sustaining automation equipment, preferred.

• Associates degree or greater in related field, or equivalent work experience, preferred.

• Six Sigma experience/certification, preferred. 

• Experience with Project Management skills and techniques, preferred.

• Experience problem solving and decision analysis skills, preferred.

What is expected of you and others at this level

• Applies basic concepts, principles and technical capabilities to perform routine tasks

• Works on projects of limited scope and complexity

• Follows established procedures to resolve readily identifiable technical problems

• Works under direct supervision and receives detailed instructions

• Develops competence by performing structured work assignments

Anticipated salary range: $54,400 - $81,585

Bonus eligible: No

Benefits: Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being.

• Medical, dental and vision coverage

• Paid time off plan

• Health savings account (HSA)

• 401k savings plan

• Access to wages before pay day with myFlexPay

• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)

• Short- and long-term disability coverage

• Work-Life resources

• Paid parental leave

• Healthy lifestyle programs

Application window anticipated to close: 02/16/2025 *if interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible.

The salary range listed is an estimate. Pay at Cardinal Health is determined by multiple factors including, but not limited to, a candidate’s geographical location, relevant education, experience and skills and an evaluation of internal pay equity.

Candidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Cardinal Health supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. Cardinal Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.