Sr Manufacturing Engineer

What Manufacturing Engineering contributes to Cardinal Health

Engineering is responsible for performing research and analyses to develop design options for components, products, systems and processes.

Manufacturing Engineering is responsible for developing manufacturing processes, production floor layouts and associated tools. Reviews new designs for manufacturability. Designs process improvements to reduce product cost, process cycle time and improved product quality.

Job Summary
The Senior Engineer, Manufacturing oversees and project manages large engineering projects. This job serves as the technical lead for both internal and external engineering teams. The senior engineer is responsible for the management of projects from start to end from both a resource management and outcome perspective. This job leads teams as necessary but is not be a people manager.

Responsibilities

• Manages the coordination and overall integration of technical activities in engineering projects.

• Designs mechanical changes to manufacturing machines.

• Selects parts and materials for applicable design changes.

• Directs, reviews, or approves project design changes.

• Documents design changes.

• Evaluates mechanical processes and identifies areas for improvement.

• Implementing design changes in the applicable facilities/production lines.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience, preferred

• Bachelor's degree in related field

• 3+ years leading Lean Manufacturing initiatives.

• Ability to write executive reports and technical documentation in English.

• Advanced English proficiency (B2-C1).

• Experience in high-volume, high-mix manufacturing environments.

• Lean Manufacturing

• Kaizen

• 5S

• Gemba Walks

• Visual Management

• Standard Work

• Daily Management System (DMS)

• Waste Elimination

• Flow

• Process Analysis

• Value Stream Mapping (VSM)

• Process Mapping

• Bottleneck Analysis

• Line Balancing

• Capacity Analysis

• Takt Time

• Cycle Time Analysis

• Lead Time Analysis

• Pull Systems

• Kanban

• FIFO

• Pull Systems

• Heijunka

• Material Flow Optimization

• Problem Solving

• A3 Problem Solving

• 5 Why Analysis

• Fishbone Diagram

• Root Cause Analysis

• Corrective Actions

• Poka-Yoke

• Lean Six Sigma

• DMAIC

• FMEA

• Control Plans

• Data Analysis

• Statistical Thinking

• KPI Management

Preferred Certifications

• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt.

• Kaizen Facilitator Certification.

• Project Management Certification (PMP or equivalent).

• Change Management Certification (Prosci or equivalent).

Competencies

• Leadership and influence.

• Management of multiple concurrent projects.

• Analytical thinking.

• Results-oriented mindset.

• Strong execution capability.

• Effective communication skills.

• Teamwork and collaboration.

• Organization and follow-up.

• Change Management.

• Executive presentation of results.

What is expected of you and others at this level

• Applies working knowledge in the application of concepts, principles and technical capabilities to perform varied tasks

• Works on projects of moderate scope and complexity

• Identifies possible solutions to a variety of technical problems and takes action to resolve

• Applies judgment within defined parameters

• Receives general guidance and may receive more detailed instruction on new projects

• Work reviewed for sound reasoning and accuracy

Candidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Cardinal Health supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day.