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Overview

Confidential Client is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to support world-class manufacturing operations serving the pharmaceutical, biotech, medical devices, and manufacturing industry. This role helps design and optimize manufacturing processes, production layouts, equipment installation, and SPC-related controls. Entry-level candidates with a relevant engineering degree are encouraged to apply.

Estimated salary: $71,175 per year (estimated)

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Responsibilities

• Design manufacturing processes, procedures, and production layouts for assemblies, equipment installation, processing, machining, and material handling.
• Design and optimize the arrangement of machinery and equipment within plant facilities to maximize efficiency and productivity.
• Develop sequences of operations and specify procedures for fabrication of tools, equipment, and other functions that impact product performance.
• Adapt machine and equipment designs to meet factory and production requirements.
• Incorporate inspection and testing requirements into manufacturing and production plans.
• Evaluate performance of machinery, equipment, and tools to verify efficiency and identify improvement opportunities.
• Investigate manufacturing problems and implement corrective actions to address deficiencies and ensure product quality.
• Develop manufacturing processes applicable to Statistical Process Control (SPC) and support implementation of statistical techniques.
• Provide engineering guidance on design concepts and specification requirements to optimize use of equipment and manufacturing techniques.
• Ensure manufacturing processes and procedures comply with applicable regulations, standards, and quality requirements.

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Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 0+ years of relevant experience — entry-level candidates are encouraged to apply.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, production layouts, equipment, machining, and material handling.
• Basic understanding of manufacturing equipment design, installation, and process optimization.
• Familiarity with Statistical Process Control (SPC) and basic statistical techniques preferred.
• Ability to identify manufacturing issues, evaluate equipment performance, and support corrective actions.
• Understanding of quality requirements, inspection and testing processes, and applicable manufacturing regulations.
• Ability to interpret engineering concepts, specifications, and manufacturing requirements.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and other cross-functional teams.

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Working Conditions & Notes

• Employment Type: Full-time (typical for this role).
• Location: Puerto Rico (on-site / plant-based role unless otherwise specified by the client).
• This role supports confidential client operations across Puerto Rico and the USA as needed.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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