Manufacturing Engineer I

The Manufacturing Engineer at Neogen supports the day-to-day effectiveness of products, processes, and equipment, with opportunities to participate in the integration of new products into production. The role works routinely with cross-functional teams to evaluate, troubleshoot, and implement manufacturing processes within the business unit.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with R&D, Process Development, Quality, Production, Regulatory, Equipment Engineering, Supply Chain, and Marketing to support successful project execution
• Contribute to both new product development and product support activities, including process capability studies, process development, Six Sigma and Value Improvement projects, and creation of report materials and process/test documentation
• Design and coordinate standard engineering tests and experiments
• Design, procure, and fabricate equipment tooling and fixtures
• Troubleshoot new and existing manufacturing process issues related to design, materials, or process conditions
• Summarize and analyze test results and draw conclusions to guide next steps
• Complete and manage Capital Equipment Request Authorizations
• Prepare standard reports and documents to communicate technical results to the broader technical community
• May lead cross-functional project teams
• Identify, implement, and manage equipment requirements aligned with production goals

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (preferably Mechanical, Biochemical/Bio Systems, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering)
• 4+ years of related experience, or a combination of education and experience
• 2+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment
• Understanding of manufacturing problem solving and process interrogation tools such as Six Sigma, and production flow tools such as LEAN manufacturing

Preferred Qualifications

• 1+ year of manufacturing or process engineering experience in automated assembly
• 1 to 2 years of experience with capital project management and justification
• 1 to 2 years of AutoCAD and SolidWorks design experience
• SAP experience (plus)
• Microsoft Office proficiency

Tools and Technologies

• Six Sigma
• LEAN manufacturing
• AutoCAD
• SolidWorks
• SAP
• Microsoft Office
• Value Improvement projects

Company Overview

Neogen provides solutions that support quality, quantity, and safety across the global food supply, from farm to fork. The company’s culture combines stability with a commitment to professional and personal growth, guided by its Pillars of Trust: Openness, Honesty, Credibility, Respect, and Service.

Location and Work Setting

Lexington, KY (onsite)