Manufacturing Engineer

Manufacturing Engineer at Advantage Technical Manufacturing Engineer at Advantage Technical in Alpharetta, Georgia Posted in about 5 hours ago.

Type:

full-time

Job Description:

Manufacturing Engineer Location:

Johns Creek, GA 30097

Job Type:

Year Long Contract with opportunity to go perm

Pay Rate:

Up to $53.00/hour or about $106,000 a year Must be a US citizen, green card holder, or not require sponsorship now or in the future. Must be a local candidate Position Summary We are seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to support and improve manufacturing processes, equipment, tooling, and semi-automated systems within a regulated manufacturing environment. This individual will play a key role in equipment reliability, process optimization, troubleshooting, validation activities, and continuous improvement initiatives while ensuring compliance with quality and regulatory requirements. Key Responsibilities Maintain and continuously improve established manufacturing processes, tooling, and semi-automated systems. Own equipment performance, reliability, and long-term sustainability. Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues using structured root cause analysis methodologies. Drive equipment and process improvements, including error-proofing and uptime optimization. Execute validation activities (IQ/OQ/PQ) and maintain associated technical documentation. Ensure compliance with FDA, ISO, and internal quality system requirements. Support CAPA activities, nonconformance investigations, and audit readiness initiatives. Provide real-time production support and lead continuous improvement efforts. Train and mentor technicians and operators on equipment, processes, and best practices. Basic Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline. Minimum of 2 years of engineering experience in a regulated manufacturing environment. Hands-on experience with manufacturing equipment, mechanical systems, and tooling. Strong electrical troubleshooting skills and understanding of controls fundamentals. Experience supporting or owning semi-automated manufacturing equipment. Demonstrated problem-solving and root cause analysis capabilities. Preferred Qualifications Medical device manufacturing experience. Experience with validation protocols and activities (IQ/OQ/PQ). Knowledge of quality systems and regulatory compliance requirements. Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma experience. Exposure to manufacturing systems such as MES and SAP. Familiarity with automated equipment and controls. Key Competencies Technical Problem Solving Demonstrated success resolving technical challenges through critical thinking and structured methodologies such as DMAIC, Six-Step Problem Solving, and Root Cause Analysis. Cross-Functional Collaboration Ability to work effectively across departments while fostering transparency, constructive feedback, and respectful challenge to drive improvements for the production unit, site, and organization. Ownership and Accountability Takes full ownership of assigned responsibilities, drives tasks to completion, acknowledges mistakes openly, and proactively implements corrective actions to achieve successful outcomes. Continuous Improvement Mindset Committed to ongoing personal development, team growth, and operational excellence through continuous learning and process improvement. Learning Agility Able to quickly learn new concepts, adapt to changing environments, apply lessons learned, and continuously improve performance.