Manufacturing Engineer

Manufacturing Engineer
Clinton, TN | Shift: Day Shift | Full-Time | Weekend & Overnight Availability Required
Vacancies: 1

About Tjoapack

Tjoapack is a global Contract Packaging Organization (CPO) specializing in primary and secondary pharmaceutical packaging solutions. We partner with pharmaceutical companies to deliver safe, compliant, and efficient packaging services that support patients worldwide.

With operations in Europe and the United States, our Clinton, TN facility plays a critical role in supporting North American customers. Across departments—including Operations, Customer Support, Quality Assurance, Business Development, HR, Finance, and IT—we work collaboratively to ensure quality, compliance, and customer satisfaction remain at the center of everything we do.

The Role

The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for evaluating, developing, and enhancing Tjoapack’s packaging and supporting manufacturing processes. Reporting to the Engineering Manager, this role works closely with Technical Services, Quality Assurance, Operations, suppliers, and customers to ensure production performance, compliance, and continuous improvement.

Operating in a highly regulated pharmaceutical environment, this position requires a detail-oriented, project-minded professional who can translate company and customer requirements into compliant, scalable, and sustainable process solutions.

You will drive process optimization, support new product introductions, implement tooling and equipment solutions, and lead improvement initiatives that strengthen operational efficiency and quality performance. Weekend and overnight availability is expected to support troubleshooting critical operational processes, but Tjoapack encourages and allows flexible scheduling during the week to encourage work life balance. 

⏱️ A Day in the Life ⚙️

As a Manufacturing Engineer, your day may begin on the production floor evaluating process performance or troubleshooting equipment challenges. You might collaborate with Quality on audit readiness activities, review validation documentation, or analyze production data to identify efficiency gains.

Throughout the day, you’ll balance hands-on technical support with project coordination—working with suppliers on new tooling specifications, supporting new product trials, and leading continuous improvement initiatives. Your work ensures that manufacturing processes remain efficient, compliant, and aligned with both current and future operational needs.

⚙️ What You’ll Do

Process Optimization & Production Support

Design, propose, and implement process enhancements to improve quality, efficiency, and cost performance

Analyze manufacturing data to identify improvement opportunities

Provide technical support to production teams to ensure stable and efficient operations

Drive sustainable process improvements aligned with operational goals

️ Tooling & Equipment Implementation

Lead the introduction and integration of new tooling and equipment into production

Ensure successful commissioning, documentation, and operator training for new assets

Collaborate directly with tooling and equipment suppliers to manage specifications and resolve technical issues

Support validation and qualification activities for new equipment

New Product Introduction (NPI)

Support launch of new products by coordinating trials, tooling requirements, and production readiness

Manage timelines, documentation, and validation activities to ensure smooth transition from design to production

Ensure manufacturing processes are prepared to meet customer and regulatory requirements

️ Quality & Compliance Support

Collaborate with Quality Assurance to support Visual Control Audits (VCA) and other quality initiatives

Ensure manufacturing processes comply with internal standards and regulatory requirements

Initiate and/or support Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Change Control (CC), Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA), Risk Assessments (RA), and validation activities

Contribute to resolution of manufacturing-related quality issues

Continuous Improvement

Develop improvement programs aligned with organizational strategy

Apply Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or Kaizen methodologies to enhance performance

Coordinate cross-functional improvement initiatives

Monitor effectiveness of implemented improvements and adjust as needed

Project & Change Management

Develop and support structured project and change management practices

Lead or participate in cross-functional projects to deliver sustainable business benefits

Coach team members on project management best practices

Evaluate effectiveness of projects and promote innovation in execution

Budget & Resource Management

Manage purchases within assigned budget guidelines

Evaluate and select suppliers based on price, quality, and performance

Prepare purchase requests and ensure accurate documentation in compliance with budget policies

Communication & Collaboration

Promote strong collaboration across departments

Maintain direct communication with colleagues, customers, and suppliers

Participate actively in team meetings and contribute positively to team dynamics

What We’re Looking For

Accredited 4-year engineering degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent on-the-job experience

Experience with continuous improvement methodologies such as Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or Kaizen

Hands-on experience with automated assembly, packaging, or forming processes (required)

Experience investigating and resolving complex issues, including root cause analysis and corrective action implementation

Experience working in a production environment with cross-functional collaboration

Professional working proficiency in English

Pharmaceutical industry experience or experience in another highly regulated industry is a plus

Strong analytical skills with attention to detail

Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Why Join Tjoapack?

Play a key role in optimizing pharmaceutical packaging processes in a highly regulated environment

Work cross-functionally with Engineering, Quality, Operations, and global teams

Lead impactful continuous improvement and innovation initiatives

Be part of a global organization committed to patient safety, compliance, and operational excellence

Opportunities for professional growth within a technically driven environment