Manufacturing Engineer - Packaging chez Lifecore Biomedical, Inc.

It's not what we make it's what we make possible.  And the possibilities at Lifecore are endless!

This full-time position offers incredible benefits and a company culture focused on development and growth which include promotion opportunities.

Lifecore has an opening for a Manufacturing Engineer supporting our packaging department.  The primary responsibility of this position is to support automated manufacturing and packaging processes by troubleshooting and resolving existing process issues as well as identifying, designing, and implementing new processes and process improvements.  

In this critical engineering role you’ll have the opportunity utilize your skills in a highly regulated industry by:

• Investigating and resolving manufacturing issues 
• Seeking improvements in the process, related equipment or facilities
  • Collecting and analyzing relevant process data to aid in changes which improve the process
  • Interacting with all appropriate departments to facilitate the introduction of new manufacturing processes or changes to existing manufacturing processes
  • Performing the selection and installation of packaging manufacturing equipment and systems 
  • Ensuring compliance with the Quality System and Design Control requirements
  • Assisting maintenance in diagnosing equipment failures

This position could be a great fit for you have solid engineering skills and mechanical aptitude along with the following:

• BS in Engineering (Mechanical or Packaging preferred)
• 2-5 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment, medical device or biopharmaceutical preferred
• “Hands on” mechanical aptitude and engineering skill
• In depth understanding of documents, SOP's, and technical drawings
• Ability to work with manufacturing leaders to create a more robust manufacturing operation

Starting Salary: $80,000 - $90,000 annually with consideration for relevant skills and experience

Lifecore offers a highly competitive total rewards package, including:

• Opportunities to learn and grow with a well-respected company
• Competitive compensation with annual reviews and a company-wide incentive bonus
• Benefits that start the first of the month after you join Lifecore as a full time employee:
  • 3 medical insurance plans to fit your needs and budget including an HSA Plan with a generous company contribution.
  • Low cost dental and vision insurance
  • Short term disability, long term disability and life insurance all 100% company paid
  • 3 weeks PTO in the first year (increases to 4 weeks after just 2 years!)
  • 9 paid company holidays plus 2 personal holidays
  • 4 weeks of paid family leave after 1 year of employment
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • 401k plan with company matching contribution

Meet Lifecore Biomedical, LLC:

Lifecore Biomedical, Inc. (Nasdaq: LFCR) is a fully integrated contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) that offers highly differentiated capabilities in the development, fill and finish of sterile injectable pharmaceutical products in syringes, vials, and cartridges, including complex formulations. As a leading manufacturer of premium, injectable-grade hyaluronic acid, Lifecore brings more than 40 years of expertise as a partner for global and emerging biopharmaceutical and biotechnology companies across multiple therapeutic categories.