JPC - 204932 - Manufacturing Engineer

Manufacturing Engineer – High-Volume Operations (Onsite)

Location: Jacksonville, Florida

About the Role

Join our dynamic team as a Manufacturing Engineer supporting high-volume contact lens production in a state-of-the-art, 24/7 manufacturing facility. You will be hands-on on the production floor, directly impacting process efficiency, product quality, and compliance in a regulated, safety-driven environment. This role offers the chance to drive meaningful change, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and advance your engineering career in the life sciences sector.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct, hands-on support to daily manufacturing operations on the production floor.

• Troubleshoot and maintain automation and controls equipment to maximize operational uptime.

• Partner with line leaders to resolve production issues and implement effective solutions.

• Lead and execute productivity improvement projects focused on efficiency and cost reduction.

• Ensure strict adherence to regulated processes, SOPs, and product safety standards.

• Collaborate across engineering, quality, and operations teams to drive continuous improvement.

• Constructively challenge processes to enhance safety, quality, and productivity.

• Required Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.

• Minimum 5 years of experience in manufacturing or controls engineering within large-scale, high-volume production environments.

• Strong background in automation and equipment troubleshooting.

• Demonstrated ability to work in fast-paced, regulated settings with high accountability.

• Preferred Skills

• Experience in regulated industries such as pharmaceuticals, medical devices, or life sciences.

• Familiarity with plastic injection molding or metrology equipment.

• PMP or Lean Six Sigma certification.

• Master Molder certification.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work in a cutting-edge facility with advanced manufacturing technologies.

• Exposure to cross-functional teams and career advancement in the life sciences sector.

• Be a key player in process improvement, driving real impact on product quality and efficiency.

• Competitive compensation.

• How to Apply Ready to make a difference in high-volume manufacturing? Submit your resume through our online portal. Qualified candidates will be contacted promptly for next steps.

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