Manufacturing Engineer I

Come Be Part of a Mission that Matters!
A Manufacturing Engineer at Neogen Corporation leads initiatives for the daily support of products, processes, and equipment and may be responsible for leading the integration of new products within production, meeting new product integration timelines and production goals (i.e., safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity). This individual will be required to routinely partner with cross-functional teams to evaluate, troubleshoot and implement manufacturing processes within the business unit.
Job Responsibilities:
Works cooperatively with R&D, Process Development, Quality, Production, Regulatory, Equipment Engineering, Supply Chain, and Marketing to ensure project success
Successfully contributes to both new product development teams and product support, including the following activities: process capability studies, process development, Six Sigma and Value Improvement projects, report preparation and process/test documentation
Designs and coordinates standard engineering tests and experiments
Designs, procures, and fabricates equipment tooling and fixtures
Performs troubleshooting on new and existing process problems as related to design, material, or processes
Summarizes, analyzes, and draws conclusions from test results
Completes and manages Capital Equipment Request Authorizations
Prepares standard reports/documents to communicate results to the technical community
May lead cross-functional project teams
Identifies, implements, and manages equipment requirements to support production goals
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (preferably Mechanical, Biochemical/Bio Systems, Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering)
4+ years of related experience OR combination of both education and experience
2+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment
Understanding of/experience with manufacturing problem solving and process interrogation tools such as Six Sigma, and production flow tools such as LEAN manufacturing
Preferred Qualifications:
1+ year manufacturing / process engineering experience in automated assembly
1 to 2 years of experience with capital project management and justification
1 to 2 years of AutoCAD and SolidWorks design
SAP experience a plus
Proficiency using Microsoft Office
WHO IS NEOGEN:
From farm to fork, we offer solutions to enhance the quality, quantity and safety of the global food supply. Our animal safety solutions are used on farms, veterinary practices and manufacturers around the world to provide the best animal care possible. Whether food or pharmaceuticals, Neogen’s provides a one-stop shop for the health and safety to our animals and our customers operations.
Neogen’s culture combines stability with a deep belief in providing professional and personal growth. Our Pillars of Trust — the principles that guide our everyday decision-making, include Openness, Honesty, Credibility, Respect, and Service. It’s our belief in these characteristics that provides a consistent, happy and healthy work environment for our employees.