Manufacturing Engineer

The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for supporting blister packaging machinery and related packaging processes. The role involves coordinating equipment selection, installation, and qualification while ensuring compliance with cGMP standards and internal SOPs. The position involves collaborating closely with Engineering, Validation, Operations, and Maintenance teams to bring new machinery online, support product launches, and drive continuous improvement in packaging processes.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate projects related to new equipment selection, installation, and qualification.
• Assemble and lead cross-functional technical and operational teams to ensure timely and budget-conscious project execution.
• Plan and execute IQ/OQ/PQ protocols for new equipment and processes.
• Support new product launches by ensuring packaging and processing equipment is ready and compliant.
• Provide hands-on engineering support for blister packaging machinery, including thermoforming, filling, lidding, printing, and heat sealing.
• Monitor equipment performance and recommend improvements.
• Assist with installation, setup, and basic troubleshooting of packaging equipment and tooling.
• Work with external tooling and film suppliers to source and integrate components.
• Maintain documentation for equipment specifications and collaborate with the Validation Engineer.
• Establish efficient equipment setup procedures and operational standards.
• Evaluate current process metrics and identify areas for improvement.
• Support secondary packaging operations such as cartoning, collation, and downstream printing.
• Contribute to cleanroom integration and expansion efforts (Class 8 environment) as expansion happens.
• Assist with technical writing and documentation for the Engineering group.

Essential Skills

• Experience with blister packaging machinery and processes, including thermoforming, filling, lidding, printing, and heat sealing.
• Blister Packaging Machine Experience (5+ years).
• Expertise in Manufacturing and Process Engineering.
• Knowledge of GMP and cGMP standards.
• Experience in PharmaWorks equipment and Vision Systems, including Keyence.
• Associates or Bachelors in Engineering.
• Industry experience in Tablet, OTC, Medical Device, Food (Gum), or Pharma.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Capability to be a key player in the company's growth in blister packaging offerings.
• Experience in integrating and sourcing components from external tooling and film suppliers.
• Ability to monitor and recommend improvements for equipment performance.

Work Environment

The work schedule is 8-5, standard 40 hours per week. The role offers 10 paid holidays and 3 weeks of PTO. You will be reporting to the Director of Engineering and working alongside 5 engineers, 2 engineering technicians, and 2 engineering admins.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $48.07 - $67.31/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Grand Rapids, MI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 19, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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