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At Smith+Nephew, we design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living.\nAre you looking for an opportunity where you can apply your engineering expertise to optimize production processes, implement innovative technologies, and make a direct impact on operational performance?\nThe Manufacturing Engineer 2 primarily supports manufacturing operations at the Fort Worth-Vickery site by providing technical leadership for production processes, equipment, tooling, and facility-related manufacturing systems.\nThis role partners closely with Operations, Quality, Maintenance, Supply Chain, Engineering, and Project Management to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant manufacturing processes. Responsibilities include supporting production activities, troubleshooting manufacturing issues, driving continuous improvement initiatives, reducing waste, improving productivity, optimizing equipment performance, and supporting capital projects. The Manufacturing Engineer 2 is responsible for analyzing manufacturing data, identifying opportunities for process improvements, implementing corrective actions, and ensuring manufacturing processes meet quality, safety, cost, and delivery objectives.\nResponsible for evaluating existing equipment and configuring manufacturing systems to improve sustainability and develop best practices within the production process. Job requirements for this role will include but not limited to, assisting in URS development, FAT execution, installation / commissioning support, PQ / Process Validation development and execution, SOP development, production support, and efficiency improvement initiatives.\nThis role also supports equipment qualifications, production readiness activities, root cause investigations, change management, manufacturing documentation, and the introduction of new equipment and technologies into production.\nWhat will you be doing?\nProvide day-to-day engineering support for manufacturing operations.\nTroubleshoot process and equipment issues impacting safety, quality, delivery, and cost. \nDevelop and maintain manufacturing work instructions, operating procedures, processing documentation, and standard work. Support production metrics, capacity planning, and operational excellence initiatives.\nLead productivity, throughput, yield, and cycle-time improvement initiatives.\nIdentify and implement waste-reduction and cost-saving opportunities.\nApply Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and statistical analysis methodologies to improve performance.\nFacilitate Kaizen events, Value Stream Mapping exercises, and continuous improvement projects.\nAnalyze manufacturing data and implement corrective actions based on performance trends.\nLead process improvement projects focused on productivity, throughput, yield, cycle-time reduction, waste elimination, and cost savings. Utilize Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and statistical analysis tools to identify and implement improvements. Support Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen events, and performance improvement activities.\nSupport specification development, equipment selection, installation, commissioning, qualification, and startup activities. Participate in Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), and production validation activities as required. Assist with facility and equipment upgrades to improve manufacturing capabilities.\nSupport investigations related to manufacturing deviations, nonconformances, corrective actions, and process failures. Participate in risk assessments, root cause analysis, and implementation of corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs). Ensure manufacturing processes remain compliant with applicable quality and regulatory requirements. \nDevelop process control metrics and identify trends to drive operational improvements and monitor process performance through data collection, statistical analysis, and KPI reporting \n Performs other duties as required.\n\nWhat will you need to be successful?\nRequired Qualifications\nEducatio n\nBachelor’s Degree required. Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering; Advanced degree is a plus.\nExperience\nMinimum of 2 years of manufacturing engineering experience.\n Experience in a Pharmaceutical/Biotech environment highly desired / manufacturing and/or experience supporting production operations in a regulated environment. Equipment validation experience a plus.\nEIT/PE License a plus. \nLean/Six Sigma certification highly desired\nCompetencies:\nStrong problem-solving and root cause analysis skills, experience with manufacturing processes, equipment, tooling, and production systems, knowledge of lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies, strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills, \nProficiency in Microsoft Office Applications, BMS/MES systems, ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Exceptional reading comprehension and attention to detail. Ability to act independently to carry out tasks given by management in the time allotted. Demonstrated ability to learn new tasks and adapt to new situations.\nTravel Requirements\nUp to 10% domestic and international travel.\n\nThis position is not offering any type of visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future.\nYou Unlimited.\nWe believe in creating the greatest good for society. Our strongest investments are in our people and the patients we serve.\n Inclusion and Belonging- Committed to Welcoming, Celebrating and Thriving on Inclusion and Belonging, Learn more about Employee Inclusion Groups on our website (https://www.smith-nephew.com/).\nYour Future: 401k Matching Program, 401k Plus Program, Discounted Stock Options, Tuition Reimbursement \nWork/Life Balance: Flexible Personal/Vacation Time Off, Paid Holidays, Flex Holidays, Paid Community Service Day \n Your Wellbeing: Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account (Employer Contribution of $500+ annually), Employee Assistance Program, Parental Leave, Fertility and Adoption Assistance Program \nTraining: Hands-On, Team-Customized, Mentorship \nExtra Perks: Discounts on fitness clubs, travel and more! \nSmith+Nephew provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.\nStay connected by joining our Talent Community.\nWe'remore than just a company - we'rea community! Follow us on LinkedIn to see how we support and empower our employees and patients every day.\nCheck us out on Glassdoor for a glimpse behind the scenes and a sneak peek into You. 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