Manufacturing Equipment Engineer

We are seeking a Manufacturing Equipment Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will help support our mission by ensuring high-quality execution of daily responsibilities, maintaining accuracy, and contributing to a collaborative environment focused on patient care and continuous improvement.

The Basics

Location: Albany, Ohio
Job Type: Regular Full-Time
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 6 AM - 2:30 PM

The Manufacturing Equipment Engineer is embedded within Production that supports day-to-day manufacturing operations while owning first-line maintenance and engineering activities (or more based on experience) for processing equipment. This role is designed to support the launch of a Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) system by increasing equipment reliability, improving operator ownership, and reducing unplanned downtime in critical production areas.

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Equipment Maintenance & TPM Ownership
  • Act as the equipment owner for assigned production assets, supporting early TPM pillars such as:
    • Autonomous Maintenance
    • Planned Maintenance (at the production level or more based on experience)
    • Early Equipment Issue Detection
  • Identify, document, and escalate equipment issues that require Facilities or Engineering support
    
  • Support root cause analysis for recurring equipment issues and contribute to corrective actions
  • Perform first-level and routine maintenance and engineering (or more based on experience) on operations equipment, including:
    • Cleaning, inspection, lubrication, adjustments, and minor repairs
    • Changeover support and setup verification

• TPM & Continuous Improvement
  • Help establish standard work, checklists, and visual controls for equipment care and maintenance
  • Partner with Facilities, Engineering, and Quality to:
    • Improve preventive maintenance effectiveness
    • Reduce downtime and breakdowns
    • Increase equipment availability and reliability
  • Participate in Lean and continuous improvement initiatives tied to equipment performance and production efficiency

• Production Support
  • Operate and support processing equipment in alignment with production schedules, quality standards, SOP’s, batch records and GMP/GDP expectations
  • Serve as a production subject-matter expert for assigned equipment, ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient operation
  • Partner with Production Leads and Management to troubleshoot minor operational issues and support continuous flow

• Documentation & Compliance
  • Complete all documentation e.g., maintenance logs, checklists, equipment/batch records in accordance with GMP/GDP and internal standards
  • Develop, adhere and improve SOPs and work instructions related to the equipment and processes you are involved with
  • Maintain strong safety practices and ensure equipment is operated and maintained in a compliant manner

• Collaboration & Coverage Model
  • Work closely with the Facilities Maintenance team to ensure clear handoffs between:
    • Production-owned equipment maintenance
    • Building systems and site infrastructure (e.g., HVAC, air handlers, utilities)
  • Provide backup support to Production during peak demand while maintaining focus on equipment reliability

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, or related technical field and advanced degree preferred
• 1–5+ years of experience in manufacturing, engineering, or a regulated environment (internships/co-ops considered)  
• Basic understanding of cGMP or regulated industry practices  
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills  
• Ability to work cross-functionally and adapt in a growing environment
• Prior exposure to TPM, Lean Manufacturing, or continuous improvement framework
• Experience partnering with Facilities or Engineering teams
• Ability to read equipment manuals, basic schematics, or maintenance documentation
• Strong communication skills and a proactive, ownership-driven mindset
• Ability to travel 15-20% of the time
• Flexibility to work at different times to support the business based on business needs

What You’ll Love About Wedgewood

• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Opportunities for growth and career development
• A supportive, team-first culture where your work matters
• The ability to make a real impact on animal health every day