We are seeking a Lead Production Engineer to support our manufacturing operations by managing production equipment, ensuring equipment reliability, and improving packaging and production process efficiency. This role is responsible for equipment validation, installation, and continuous improvement initiatives to support safe, compliant, and efficient manufacturing operations.
This position will be required to work out of the Schaumburg, IL office.
Salary range: $81K to $95K, commensurate with experience
Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance, HRA and FSA, short and long-term disability, life insurance, pet insurance, PTO, 401(k) profit-sharing with match, potential year-end bonuses.
RESPONSIBILITIESThe job responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
- Managing production equipment, including calibration status, and ensuring availability.
- Troubleshooting equipment, leading root cause analysis, and implementing corrective actions.
- Identifying opportunities for automation.
- Implementing robotics solutions.
- Identifying and driving measurable improvements.
- Supporting production planning and capacity optimization.
- Assisting with new equipment planning and selection.
- Validating equipment (IQ, OQ, PQ) and maintaining the validation status.
- Ensuring equipment and processes comply with GMP, ISO 13485, and internal quality standards.
- Leading improvement initiatives impacting safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
- Analyzing production metrics and recommending operational improvements.
- Serving as technical lead for production projects.
- Providing guidance and mentorship to technicians.
- Acting as back-up support for Packaging Supervisors and Managers.
- Ensuring safety compliance and participating in Bisco's Safety Committee.
- Performing other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONSRequired- Bachelor's degree in engineering.
- 5 years of experience in manufacturing environment with a Bachelor's degree; 3 years of experience with a Master's degree.
- Knowledge of packaging operations, Good Manufacturing Practice, ISO 13485, and quality systems.
- Understanding of continuous improvement and project management.
- Competent computer skills in Windows, MS Office, email, and internet.
- Ability to stand and walk the production floor, lift up to 25 pounds occasionally, bend, reach, and work around moving machinery.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Effective communication and collaboration skills.
Preferred- Familiarity with automation and robotics systems.
- Korean language proficiency.
