Principal 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 Principal Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for continuous improvement and change management of manufacturing equipment (which includes designing testing and implementing process improvements writing specifications and managing projects) and performing equipment validations along with assisting maintenance in diagnosing and solving production equipment problems related to efficiency scrap and quality issues.

Responsibilities

• Develop cost saving plans - creates schedules and project timelines that cause minimal interference to production obtains quotes and requests funding from corporate

• Establish and manage project budgets assist with annual budget preparations and spending forecasts

• Oversee development and installation of major capital projects

• Assist production areas on equipment and process problems support technicians in troubleshooting and develop plans and process changes to stop reoccurring issues

• Develop and execute process validations conduct studies and perform evaluations as needed to ensure process capability

• Perform daily check-ins on assigned production lines and areas

• Coordinate new product or process start-ups with all operational departments

• Develop machine specifications and manage outside vendors to ensure compliance with developed machine specifications and schedules

• Comply with statutory responsibility under the national/federal regulations - take reasonable care of your own health safety and welfare along with teammates that may be affected by your acts at work

• Follow established EH&S procedures and policies and encourage teammates to follow them

• Participate in EH&S activities such as: root cause analysis finding solutions implementing improvements inspections and meetings

• Complete and remain up to date on required EH&S training

• Follow all ISO 13485 GMP OSHA and plant/corporate standards policies and procedures

• Observe all safety precautions and regulations at all times in all areas where duties are performed

• Report all safety incidents hazards and potential unsafe working conditions

• As needed attend to issues on the manufacturing floor hair net beard net safety glasses and hearing protection are required

• Other duties as assigned with or without accommodation

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in related field or equivalent work experience preferred

• 4 years of experience in related field preferred

• Previous injection molding experience preferred

• Understanding of FDA regulations surrounding the manufacturing of medical devices GMPs and process validations would be an asset

• Experience with Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing tools preferred

• Understanding and application of mechanical electro-mechanical electrical pneumatic and hydraulic technologies and equipment preferred

• Ability to read analyze and interpret common scientific and technical information financial reports and legal documents

• Experience with PLCs HMIs vision systems and instrumentations preferred

• Ability to plan organize and prioritize projects to meet deadlines

• Strong communication interpersonal and problem-solving skills

• Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy and quality

• Collaborative team player with the ability to work independently and contribute effectively to team goals

What is expected of you and others at this level

• Applies comprehensive knowledge and a thorough understanding of concepts principles and technical capabilities to perform varied tasks and projects

• May contribute to the development of policies and procedures

• Works on complex projects of large scope

• Develops technical solutions to a wide range of difficult problems

• Solutions are innovative and consistent with organization objectives

• Completes work; independently receives general guidance on new projects

• Work reviewed for purpose of meeting objectives

• May act as a mentor to less experienced colleagues

Anticipated salary range: $82100 - $127050/year

Bonus eligible:No

Benefits:Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being.

• Medical dental and vision coverage

• Paid time off plan

• Health savings account (HSA)

• 401k savings plan

• Access to wages before pay day with myFlexPay

• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)

• Short- and long-term disability coverage

• Work-Life resources

• Paid parental leave

• Healthy lifestyle programs

Application window anticipated to close:09/11/2026 *if interested in opportunity please submit application as soon as possible.

The salary range listed is an estimate. Pay at Cardinal Health is determined by multiple factors including but not limited to a candidates geographical location relevant education experience and skills and an evaluation of internal pay equity.

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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. Cardinal Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race religion color national origin ancestry age physical or mental disability sex sexual orientation gender identity/expression pregnancy veteran status marital status creed status with regard to public assistance genetic status or any other status protected by federal state or local law.

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