Manufacturing Process Support Engineer
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Job Description The Manufacturing Process Support Engineer is responsible for supporting and improving manufacturing processes and product performance throughout the product lifecycle.
The Manufacturing Process Support Engineer is responsible for supporting and improving manufacturing processes and product performance throughout the product lifecycle. This role partners with cross-functional teams to drive operational excellence, support new product introductions, resolve manufacturing challenges, and implement process improvements that enhance quality, efficiency, and customer satisfaction. The primary focus of this position is the Gas Chromatography Column, Ultra Inert Liner, and Column Assembly production areas at the Folsom laboratory consumables manufacturing site.
Responsibilities
~1 min read- →Support daily manufacturing operations through technical problem-solving and process improvements.
- →Investigate production and quality issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.
- →Create and maintain manufacturing documentation, including SOPs and work instructions.
- →Lead and support new product introductions, ensuring successful transfer from development to production.
- →Develop, implement, and optimize manufacturing processes to improve quality, productivity, and cost.
- →Collaborate with R&D, Marketing, Quality, Supply Chain, and Production teams to ensure manufacturability and product performance.
- →Investigate production and quality issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.
- →Create and maintain manufacturing documentation, including SOPs and work instructions.
- →Support quality, automation, and digital manufacturing initiatives.
- →Partner with suppliers and vendors to improve product quality, supply continuity, and manufacturing efficiency.
- →Maintain manufacturing data, including bills of materials (BOMs), routings, and ERP system records, as needed.
- →Lead continuous improvement projects using Lean, Six Sigma, or other operational excellence methodologies.
- →Ensure compliance with company quality systems, regulatory requirements, and safety standards.
Requirements
~1 min read- Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Engineering or a related technical field.
- 4+ years of laboratory, manufacturing engineering or related experience.
- Experience with process improvement and problem-solving techniques.
- Experience with gas and/or liquid chromatography, including chromatographic principles and troubleshooting.
- Strong analytical, project management, and communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional environment.
- Experience with new product introduction (NPI) and product transfers.
- Knowledge of ERP systems, BOM management, and manufacturing data systems.
- Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or data analytics.
- Familiarity with regulated manufacturing environments and quality systems.
- Process Improvement
- Root Cause Analysis
- Statistical Data Analysis
- Data-Driven Decision Making
- Quality & Compliance
- Technical Problem Solving
- Project Leadership
- Continuous Improvement
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
Location & Eligibility
About this job
- Pay per year
- $110,424–$172,538 a year
- 15% above the $122,500 median for Support Engineer jobs on Jobera (107 salaries).
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Listing Details
- Posted
- October 16, 2026
- First seen
- October 16, 2026
- Last seen
- October 16, 2026
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