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Production Engineer

Perrigouk · New York, NY, USA ·

Pay:
$95,000-$125,000/yr
Job type:
Full Time

The Production Engineer II provides engineering support to manufacturing operations, ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient production within assigned systems or work centers.

This role is responsible for owning defined production areas, driving technical problem-solving, and executing continuous improvement initiatives that improve performance, reliability, and quality. The position requires a high level of initiative, strong analytical skills, and the ability to lead projects within a fast‑paced, regulated manufacturing environment.

The Production Engineer I works cross‑functionally with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, Validation, and Engineering teams to resolve issues, implement improvements, and support overall site performance.

Salary range for this role is $95,000 - $125,000

Scope of the Role
Operational Support & Problem Solving

Owns engineering support for assigned production systems or work centers

Analyzes production performance (downtime, efficiency, yield) to identify trends and losses

Performs structured troubleshooting and root cause analysis for equipment and process issues

Coordinates with Maintenance, Operations, and vendors to resolve technical issues

Implements and verifies sustainable solutions to prevent recurrence

Leads improvement initiatives focused on efficiency, waste reduction, and reliability

Identifies and prioritizes opportunities based on operational and business impact

Applies Lean / Six Sigma tools (DMAIC, root cause analysis, data analysis) to drive results

Supports and contributes to broader cross‑functional improvement efforts

Process Ownership

Maintains ownership of assigned systems, equipment, or product lines

Monitors performance and drives actions to improve safety, quality, and output

Develops and implements process improvements within defined areas

Ensures engineering changes are properly documented and controlled

Capital & Project Support

Leads smaller equipment upgrades and improvement projects within assigned areas

Supports larger capital projects by managing defined workstreams

Participates in equipment installation, commissioning, and startup activities

Interfaces with contractors, vendors, and cross‑functional teams during execution

Experience Required

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, Industrial, or related field)

3–5 years of experience in a manufacturing or process engineering environment

Strong understanding of manufacturing systems and equipment

Experience applying Lean / Six Sigma methodologies

Ability to interpret technical drawings, schematics, and process documentation

Experience in regulated environments (cGMP preferred)

Benefits
We believe our people are our greatest asset. Alongside competitive compensation, we offer benefits tailored to supporting you and your family, as well as career development opportunities to ensure you feel valued and supported, both professionally and personally.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other characteristics protected by law.

Nearest Major Market: Bronx

Nearest Secondary Market: New York City

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