Manufacturing Engineer (Automation)

Location: Pocomoke City, Maryland, United States; onsite manufacturing environment.

Salary: $70,000–$80,000 annually

Company

SP Industries, part of hirify.global’s Life Sciences Group, develops scientific products and fill-finish drug manufacturing solutions, including lyophilizers, laboratory equipment, and specialty glassware.

What you will do

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using lean manufacturing, ABM, and Six Sigma to reduce waste, improve productivity, and achieve cost savings.
• Develop, evaluate, and standardize manufacturing processes, workflows, work instructions, drawings, and process documentation.
• Support capital projects from equipment evaluation and technical specifications through installation, commissioning, and performance validation.
• Contribute to new product development by defining manufacturing processes, evaluating production requirements, supporting trials, and preparing for production launches.
• Maintain BOMs, PIRs, routings, manufacturing system data, KPIs, and time-study results for planning, costing, and process control.
• Collaborate with Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, Maintenance, and cross-site engineering teams to identify root causes, implement corrective actions, and standardize best practices.

Requirements

• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, a similar field, or related experience.
• 3–7 years of experience in manufacturing, process, or industrial engineering, preferably in manufacturing.
• Working knowledge of continuous improvement, lean manufacturing, and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Experience supporting process improvements, capital projects, and new product development.
• Familiarity with BOMs, PIRs, routings, manufacturing systems, and performance metrics.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including data analysis, root cause analysis, and process optimization.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes, equipment operation, and process validation.
• Hands-on, mechanically inclined, and comfortable working in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong project management, communication, and organizational skills, with the ability to collaborate cross-functionally and manage multiple priorities.

Nice to have

• Six Sigma Green Belt certification.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or equivalent CAD software and 3D modeling.
• Experience with 3D printing and additive manufacturing for prototyping, tooling, fixturing, and process development.

Culture & Benefits

• Work within a safety-focused manufacturing environment and comply with health, safety, and environmental procedures, training, protective equipment, and incident-reporting requirements.
• Values centered on People, Process, and Performance, with opportunities to contribute to impactful operational improvements.
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits.
• 401(k) with company match, paid time off, and paid holidays.
• Career advancement opportunities and tuition assistance.