Manufacturing Engineer I

Department: Engineering

Location: Summerville, SC

Description

At Thorne, we work to deliver high-quality, science-backed solutions to empower individuals to take a proactive approach to their well-being. Each day begins with a mission to help others discover and achieve their best health. We count on our team members to challenge and push the boundaries to make that happen. At Thorne, you’ll be joining a team of more than 750 passionate individuals committed to our cause of providing superior health solutions at every age and life stage.

The Manufacturing Engineer develops and supports manufacturing strategies, plans and

processes to sustain and improve productivity. Serves as a technical liaison between Operations and other functional groups to identify and resolve problem processes and products. Ensures all products produced that are made for commercialization meet the Company’s stringent quality benchmarks and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering support, daily trouble shooting support and suggestions for process improvement to Operations.
• Work daily on production floor with Operators, Technicians, Maintenance, and other functional SMEs to quickly resolve production issues as a high priority and escalating to leadership when appropriate.
• Utilize engineering skills to identify cost savings opportunities through labor hour reduction and lowering scrap & waste.
• Ensure cooperation and alignment between Manufacturing and Quality Assurance, Quality Control, and other relevant functional areas.
• Review and refine as needed key performance metrics and monitor performance to ensure that progress is being made and corrective action, if necessary, is promptly taken.
• Create/edit/maintain necessary Engineering documentation as assigned by Engineering Manager.
• Evaluate, implement, and monitor processes and operating systems for the manufacture of Thorne Research’s products. Including the development of product BoMs and Routings.
• Provide engineering support, as required for new manufacturing equipment specifications.
• Develop, review, and/or approve documents as defined by SOP and/or assigned.

What You Need

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Industrial Engineering is required.
• At least 1+ years’ related experience is required, in an FDA-regulated environment is preferred.
• Working knowledge of SolidWorks is required.
• Exposure to ISO and/or cGMP standards is advantageous.
• A good understanding of manufacturing principles and practices, machinery and equipment, quality and regulatory requirements, key performance metrics and measurements.
• Comfortable with interacting with company leadership, staff, and third parties.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation
• 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage for employees
• Company-paid short- and long-term disability insurance
• Company- paid life insurance
• 401k plan with employer matching contributions up to 4%
• Gym membership reimbursement
• Monthly allowance of Thorne supplements
• Paid time off, volunteer time off and holiday leave
• Training, professional development, and career growth opportunities

Thorne is the leader in science-backed health and wellness solutions committed to helping individuals live healthier longer. As the top recommended clinical brand by healthcare practitioners, Thorne offers a comprehensive range of products including nutritional supplements and health tests designed to meet the unique needs of individuals at every stage of life. Founded in 1984, Thorne products are formulated with the highest-quality ingredients, supported by clinical research, and rigorously tested to ensure purity, potency, and efficacy. Thorne is trusted by 47,000+ health-care professionals, thousands of professional athletes, more than 100 professional sports teams, multiple U.S. National Teams, and more than five million consumers. For more information, visit Thorne.com.

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