Carma Laboratories, Inc. · 3 days ago
Manufacturing Engineer
Franklin, WI
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expCarma Laboratories, Inc. is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to support their Operations team in improving production processes and equipment performance. The role involves leading manufacturing process strategies, managing engineering projects, and ensuring quality assurance throughout the manufacturing process.
Consumer Goods
Responsibilities
Assist in leading the development and implementation of manufacturing process strategies to improve efficiency, product quality, and cost-effectiveness
Identify and recommend opportunities for process optimization across production lines and processes
Foster a culture of teamwork, innovation, and continuous improvement in the support of internal and external stakeholders
Manage assigned engineering projects from conception to implementation, including budgeting, scheduling, and resource allocation, and address any roadblocks to ensure timely completion
Manage the planning, installation, and commissioning of new process equipment to ensure installation is completed on time, within budget, and meets all operational requirements
Provide technical expertise and support for process design and scale up during New Product Development (NPD) initiatives to ensure smooth integration of new products into the manufacturing process
Monitor and report key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics related to equipment performance, process efficiency, and overall operations to optimize production efficiency
Leverage data analysis to develop actionable insights and drive continuous improvement
Identify cost-saving opportunities and implement cost reduction strategies
Implement quality control measures and monitor product quality throughout the manufacturing process. Investigate and support resolution of quality issues
Leverage quality and analytical tools to assess, monitor and control the accuracy of manufacturing processes (i.e. Statistical Process Control (SPC), Gage Repeatability and Reproducibility (R&R), etc.)
Lead the creation and revision of Standard Work and SOP documents for manufacturing processes, equipment operation, and safety protocols
Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements, including cGMP
Qualification
Required
5+ years of experience in a manufacturing engineering role
Knowledge of manufacturing process design, equipment performance, and process optimization
Strong project management skills with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
Familiarity with New Product Development (NPD) processes and integration of new products into production
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to track, analyze, and act on production metrics and KPIs
Excellent leadership, communication and team management skills
Experience with lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies (5S, Lean, Six Sigma, etc.) Certification is highly desired
Proficient in the use of statistical software and analytical tools (i.e. SPC, Gage R&R, etc.)
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
Bachelor's Degree in mechanical, chemical, electrical or industrial engineering or related field
Preferred
Experience with new equipment installations and capital planning
Experience working in a Manufacturing Execution System (i.e. Redzone)
Experience with machine specifications, design and automation
Experience working in a cGMP and OTC environment
Experience with CAD software and other engineering tools
Company
Carma Laboratories, Inc.
For over 85 years, Carma Laboratories, Inc., has manufactured Carmex® brand lip balms.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Rich Simonson
Chief Operating Officer
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