Manufacturing Engineer

About the position

By joining Bio-Techne, you'll join a company with a powerful and positive purpose of enabling cutting-edge research in Life Sciences and Clinical Diagnostics. Bio-Techne, and all of its brands, provides tools for researchers to further treat and prevent disease worldwide. The Manufacturing Engineer assists in the plan, design, and maintenance of manufacturing processes. Ensure systems are running according to specifications and within regulations in the production of quality product. Determine parts and tools required for Manufacturing to achieve their goals of producing quality products. The need to meet GMP and ISO standards when developing these procedures is a must. This position requires close collaboration with the Formulation & Filling, Packaging, Materials, Q.C. and R D departments. The ability to set project schedules and meet appointed deadlines is required.

Responsibilities

• Generate, develop, and execute validation protocols for manufacturing and packaging equipment.
• Develop and implement new COBOT (collaborative robots) systems.
• Identify, develop and implement vision systems.
• Develop new and robust procedures to aid in streamlining and improving product quality.
• Participate in process development for new products being transferred to manufacturing.
• Hands-on Manufacturing equipment troubleshooting and diagnosis. Follow through with documented procedure changes and required ECOs.
• Research, specify and procure required process and automated packaging equipment.
• Qualify and validate new suppliers and materials. Generate required validation protocols and Engineering Change Orders (ECO).
• Generate material specifications and inspection records for new parts.
• Focus on balancing of production and reduction of production waste.
• Manage multiple projects w/minimal supervision. Maintain projects on a schedule to meet predetermined deadlines.
• Follows company policies and practices as outlined in the Handbook, SOPs and Wis.
• Manages time well and will put in extended time as needed.
• Willingness to accept changes in work from day-to-day within reasonable and expected boundaries.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in engineering or related field is required.
• A minimum of 1-2 years hands on working experience in a regulated manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Strong verbal and written skills are required.
• Good understanding of cGMP and validation is preferred.
• Strong organizational skills are required.
• Individual must possess strong mechanical and electrical skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Knowledge of value stream mapping
• Skilled in Kaizen methodology.
• Promote teamwork across other departments.
• Skilled in performing detailed work in an accurate and organized manner.
• Skilled in using Microsoft Office software such as Excel, Word, Smartsheet.
• Ability to communicate well with development, manufacturing, production, financial, customer service, sales and marketing personnel.

Benefits

• Competitive insurance benefits starting on day one: medical, dental, vision, life, short-term disability, long-term disability, pet, and legal and ID shield.
• 401k plans, an employee stock purchase plan (ESPP), Health Saving Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), and Dependent Care FSA.
• Mentorship, promotional opportunities, training and development, tuition reimbursement, internship programs, and more.
• Employee resource groups, volunteer paid time off, employee events, and charity drives.
• Accrued leave policy with paid holidays, paid time off, and paid parental leave.
• Culture of empowerment and innovation, where employees feel valued and encouraged to bring their new ideas to the table.