Production Engineer II

Role Overview

• The Production Engineering role will provide technical expertise and solutions to support operations in our Allegan MI manufacturing plant.
• This position explores innovative and alternate solutions to meet business needs while providing great customer service.
• This role works closely with the entire engineering team, quality, and operations team 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 problems impacting plant safety, quality, and efficiency.
• This position has large opportunities for growth both in the role and within the company.
• 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.
• Coordinates and leads continuous improvement projects aimed at waste reduction and efficiency improvements by streamlining processes and improving capability.
• 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering; Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Manufacturing or Engineering Management preferred.
• Established understanding of engineering theoretical fundamentals of equipment operation and demonstrate the 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 different continuous improvement techniques.
• Ability to make sound economic analyses with prudent financial judgment.
• Ability to work toward broad goals and to exercise initiative in identifying projects.
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines in a team-oriented environment.
• Demonstrated experience with quality systems in an FDA current GMP regulated environment preferred.
• Hands-on knowledge of production operations and associated control systems preferred.

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.
• Find out more about Total Rewards at Perrigo.
• We are proud to be included in the Forbes list of "America's Best Employers by State 2024".