Job Description

Job Summary:

Innovive is a consistently growing B2B manufacturing company serving the biomedical research industry. We value hard work and credit the team for our success. The Senior Manager of Manufacturing Engineering plays a crucial role in the success of Innovive through streamlining the manufacturing process, aiding in automating, and error proofing production lines ensuring the highest quality of production. This position requires end to end experiences in the design, engineering, implementation, and adaptation of custom filling, assembling, packaging, and material handling production lines with continuous equipment modification and process improvement. Tasks may also include identifying and implementing electrical control projects, mechanical projects, and automation initiatives that will in turn eliminate non-value-added manufacturing costs. This full-time position at our North Sioux City, South Dakota site will report to the Vice President of Engineering.

Position Responsibilities:

• Manage and lead the automation and maintenance teams and projects.
• Provide leadership and vision for in-house automation initiatives and machine maintenance and support.
• Establish technical competence and knowledge of process and manufacturing equipment.
• Understand product consistency and quality issues that could affect the function of automation equipment.
• Measure and analyze production line and infrastructure performance.
• Participate in the evaluation of equipment by contributing creative manufacturing solutions involving production lines, machinery and infrastructure.
• Develop and design equipment layouts, arrangement drawings and subassemblies.
• Produce detailed design drawings, documents, schematics and bill of materials of components, assemblies and machines.
• Aid with or oversee the installation of equipment upgrades designed to optimize the production process.
• Research, develop and recommend improvement initiatives.
• Support implementation of selected electromechanical process improvements.
• Help establish project scope, key deliverables, budget and schedule estimates.
• Manage and report on projects from concept through commissioning.
• Help determine infrastructure/equipment layouts and space preparation as required.
• Coordinate equipment specifications; identify potential suppliers. Participate in vendor selection and negotiation.
• Support internal change management processes to ensure that new processes/procedures are fully adopted within the facility.
• Ensure delivery of operation documentation and training for appropriate personnel on new equipment or processes.
• Work in accordance with all company policies and procedures regarding employment, safety, quality, product safety and legality, security, and regulatory compliance as applicable.
• Promote a Safety-First environment and approach for all equipment, processes and procedures.
• Recruit and train additional team members.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with internal organizations.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Detailed mechanical design capability with emphasis on production automation.
• Experienced in engineering of conceptual layouts, detailed drawings, documents, schematics and BOMs.
• Hands-on experience in installation, commissioning and troubleshooting of automated production systems.
• Project management skills and ability to deliver on time and within budget.
• Naturally curious and creative thinker
• Comfortable with presenting projects to management.
• Excellent problem-solving skills in an industrial equipment environment.
• Proven design skills including SolidWorks (or equivalent) expertise
• Demonstrated team building and leadership skills.

Education and Experience:

• BS Degree in Mechanical, Industrial or a related Engineering or other technical field.
• 7+ years of experience in engineering working on manufacturing equipment and processes.
• 5+ years in people management

Location: North Sioux City, South Dakota

Compensation: Salary commensurate with experience and highly competitive within industry.

Employment Type: Full-Time/Exempt, Onsite, some travel may be required.

Benefits Offered: We offer excellent benefit packages and employee programs including paid time off, paid holidays, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, FSA or HSA, 401k with Company match, EAP, employee discounts, and a casual work environment with excellent career development opportunities.

About Innovive

At Innovive, we understand that our success and continued growth wouldn't be possible without a dedicated, passionate, hardworking, and talented team. If you relish the challenge, thrive on finding solutions, and like being a part of a fast-growing company that helps make other people’s lives better, we would love to hear from you!

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