Production Engineer II

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The Production Engineering role will provide technical expertise and solutions to support operations in our AlleganMI manufacturing plant. This position explores innovative and alternate solutions to meet business needs whileproviding great customer service. This role works closely with the entire engineering team, quality, and operationsteam while interacting daily with other functional areas and multi-functional teams such as plant managers,supervisors, maintenance, safety, and scheduling to implement changes and to investigate/resolve problemsimpacting plant safety, quality, and efficiency. This position has large opportunities for growth both in the role andwithin the company.

Scope of the Role

Day to Day Operations

• Reviews the previous 24 hours of production data on designated work centers. Addresses any urgent business needs in a timely manner.
• Examples include general troubleshooting, contacting vendors, and Gemba support.
• Tracks line efficiency (Pareto charts, DT, and work center-based data tracking software)
• Monitors and follows up on changes to ensure impact and ROI are achieved.

Lean Six Sigma (Zero Loss Mentality + Perrigo Work System Focus)

• Coordinates and leads continuous improvement projects aimed at waste reduction and efficiency improvements by streamlining processes and improving capability.
• Aligns with cross functional business partners on prioritizing projects
• Works independently and in a team setting to develop and implement solutions
• DMAIC problem solving approach

Subject Matter Expert (SME)

• Acts as technical expert with a broad knowledge and deep expertise of the latest packaging equipment and associated technology.
• Provides training to operations and various support groups as an SME
• Demonstrated understanding of core engineering principles.
• Ability to solve complex technical problems in novel ways by applying concepts, theories, and techniques.
• Support operations to meet applicable laws such as: Compliance, OSHA, Environmental, Safety, cGMP as well as Corporate and Site Quality requirements.

Capital Projects (Cradle to grave asset support)

• Organizes and generates all relevant data to prepare project scopes, cost estimates, economic justifications, and capital appropriation requests, as required, to obtain management approval.
• Provides engineering support in developing and implementing equipment installations and process improvement to support packaging operations.
• Including support for URS, FAT, IQ, OQ, PQ and successful vertical start up
• As a project manager provides direction to allied support groups while interfacing with multiple departments, consultants, and contractors.

Experience Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering; Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Manufacturing or Engineering Managementrequired.
• Established understanding of engineering theoretical fundamentals of equipment operation and demonstratethe use of standard principles, theories, concepts, and techniques.
• Ability to read and understand drawings, flowcharts, schematics, as it relates to system design documentation.
• Demonstrated understanding of lean principles and six sigma processes, including experience with differentcontinuous improvement techniques.

Benefits
We believe our people are our greatest asset. Alongside competitive compensation, we offer benefits tailored to supporting you and your family, as well as career development opportunities to ensure you feel valued and supported, both professionally and personally.

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