What Manufacturing Engineering contributes to Cardinal Health
Engineering is responsible for performing research and analyses to develop design options for components, products, systems and processes.
Manufacturing Engineering is responsible for developing manufacturing processes, production floor layouts and associated tools. Reviews new designs for manufacturability. Designs process improvements to reduce product cost, process cycle time and improved product quality.
Job Summary
The Engineer, Manufacturing plans, organizes, directs and leads project activities throughout the plant. This job serves as a project engineer and works with functional areas of the plant to develop improvements and resolve day to day issues. The Engineer, Manufacturing actively seeks opportunities for improvement and ensures that all tasks comply with set safety and compliance procedures. This job is forward thinking and stays abreast of technology and engineering developments.
Responsibilities
- Develops plans for project execution including determining project scope, setting preliminary budgets, and managing project schedules’ goals.
- Identifies opportunities for capital improvement, monitors purchasing demands to ensure efficient manufacturing plant operations.
- Runs tests to ensure that equipment operation is safe, maintainable, and produces the expected quality of product.
- Actively communicates with Engineering Managers on projects updates, milestones and upgrades.
- Works closely with designated training personnel to provide training on new and/or modified equipment.
- Ensures compliance with all Contractor Rules and Regulations in the execution of projects.
- Communicates with plant management on project issues within their respective departments and collaborates with them to develop feasible solutions.
Qualifications
- 0-2 years of experience, preferred
- Bachelor's degree in related field, or equivalent work experience, preferred
What is expected of you and others at this level
- Applies basic concepts, principles and technical capabilities to perform routine tasks
- Works on projects of limited scope and complexity
- Follows established procedures to resolve readily identifiable technical problems
- Works under direct supervision and receives detailed instructions
- Develops competence by performing structured work assignments
Candidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.
Cardinal Health supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. Cardinal Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.
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Cardinal Health Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off is frequently described as generous, including examples like multiple weeks of vacation, additional sick days, and in some roles even “unlimited” or untracked time off. Parental leave, paid holidays, and volunteer time further broaden the overall leave offering.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, and vision coverage is positioned as comprehensive, with added supports such as preventive care, telehealth/clinic access, mental health resources, and EAP counseling. Wellness programs and incentives (e.g., premium discounts tied to checkups or healthy lifestyle actions) add to the perceived breadth of healthcare-related support.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with company match, along with programs like stock purchase/equity participation and charitable matching, contribute to a stronger total rewards picture beyond base pay. Additional financial supports such as disability coverage and early wage access also enhance the overall package.
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Cardinal Health is a distributor of pharmaceuticals, a global manufacturer and distributor of medical and laboratory products, and a provider of performance and data solutions for healthcare facilities. With 50 years in business, operations in more than 35 countries and approximately 44,000 employees globally, Cardinal Health is essential to care. We are navigating the complexities of healthcare and providing scaled solutions to help our customers thrive in a changing world. We strive to be a trusted healthcare partner by driving growth in evolving areas of healthcare, while building upon our distribution, products, and solutions to meet customer needs.
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