Manufacturing Engineer Job at Captek International in Cerritos

Become part of a team that champions wellness worldwide. CAPTEK Softgel International is a global leader in the development and production of high-quality nutraceutical supplements. As a contract manufacturer organization (CMO), we collaborate with innovators from some of the world's most successful brands.

Summary: The Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement Engineer supports manufacturing through the development and implementation of optimal, cost-effective manufacturing processes and methods in accordance with product specifications and quality standards. In this role you will recommend and implement improvements to manufacturing equipment, production processes, methods and controls. This role is also responsible for working closely with plant operations and maintenance personnel to understand and eliminate losses to improve factory safety, quality and efficiency by utilizing Lean and Continuous Improvement techniques.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs product/process analysis for cost reduction, quality improvement, and improved efficiency.
• Applies Lean Manufacturing and Six-Sigma tools and methodologies in the implementation on continuous improvement initiatives. Implements such tools as: 6S, SMED, VSM, and Kaizen.
• Improves manufacturing processes and methods for cost-reduction, quality improvement and efficiency.
• Performs research, design and development of manufacturing processes including production flow, assembly methods and production equipment.
• Prepares and presents plans for the above and coordinates deployment including training of team members.
• Supports new equipment URS development and design reviews as required, provides input in reference to the plant's specifications and good design practices.
• Coordinates the manufacturing launch of new/revised products including establishing goals, training team members and evaluating results.
• Designs, develops and tests and/or sources and cost-justifies various tools, machinery and equipment for recommended manufacturing methods.
• Performs product/process analysis for cost reduction, quality improvement, and improved efficiency.
• Responds to any related equipment downtime issues in the plant and establishes any required outside resources to assist in responding to these issues quickly.
• Train and develop the plant mechanics to increase their ability to understand and troubleshoot mechanical and process related issues in the plant.
• Prepares, reviews and/or approves technical documents to include but not limited to: Technical Reports, SOP's, Cost Quotes, Product and Process Verification/Validation Protocols.
• Lead and manage large and small equipment improvement projects in the plant.
• Reviews current and new processes; recommends, justifies, demonstrates and implements new manufacturing technologies to enhance our processes.
• Maintains documentation on all projects and submits written reports in a timely fashion.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Strong fundamental knowledge of mechanical and machine design and its application in a manufacturing and production related environment.
• Experience using CAD (computer aided design) and CAM (computer aided manufacturing) software.
• Critical thinking with exceptional problem solving skills, able to work independently and in team environments.
• Proactive, resourceful & highly motivated with Good communication skills and ability to work in a high output environment.
• Good communication skills both written and verbal.
• Ability to balance multiple projects.
• Travel as required to support projects.

Education/Experience:

• Four year college or university degree or its equivalent in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or Related Degree.
• Requires 2+ years related work experience in a manufacturing environment or an equivalent combination of education and related work experience.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to work near moving mechanical parts; fumes, or airborne particles and risk of electrical shock.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical demands require sitting for extended periods of time, walking, bending, reaching, carrying, and occasionally lifting and/or moving objects up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision, Peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear.

Thank you for your interest in joining the CAPTEK team. You will be contacted shortly if your application is selected.