Production Engineer II
Perrigo Company plc
August 21, 2026
On-site
Allegan, MI
Operations
Description Overview
- Provide technical expertise and solutions to support operations in the Allegan, MI manufacturing plant.
- Work with engineering, quality, and operations teams and interface with plant managers, supervisors, maintenance, safety, and scheduling to implement changes and investigate/resolve problems impacting plant safety, quality, and efficiency.
Scope of the Role
Day to Day Operations
- Review the previous 24 hours of production data on designated work centers; address urgent needs (e.g., troubleshooting, vendor contact, Gemba support).
- Track line efficiency (Pareto charts, DT, and work center-based data tracking software).
- Monitor and follow up on changes to ensure impact and ROI are achieved.
Lean Six Sigma (Zero Loss Mentality + Perrigo Work System Focus)
- Coordinate and lead continuous improvement projects to reduce waste and improve efficiency/capability.
- Align with cross-functional partners on project prioritization.
- Develop and implement solutions independently and in a team setting using DMAIC problem-solving.
Subject Matter Expert (SME)
- Act as technical expert in the latest packaging equipment and associated technology.
- Provide training to operations and support groups.
- Apply engineering principles to solve complex technical problems.
- Support operations to meet Compliance, OSHA, Environmental, Safety, cGMP, and Corporate/Site Quality requirements.
Capital Projects (Cradle to grave asset support)
- Generate data for project scopes, cost estimates, economic justifications, and capital appropriation requests.
- Support equipment installations and process improvements; assist with URS, FAT, IQ, OQ, PQ, and vertical startup.
- Provide direction as a project manager to allied support groups and interface with departments, consultants, and contractors.
Experience Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Manufacturing, or Engineering Management).
- Strong fundamentals of equipment operation; use standard engineering principles/techniques.
- Ability to read drawings, flowcharts, schematics.
- Demonstrated lean and six sigma understanding; experience with continuous improvement techniques.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation; benefits for you and your family; career development opportunities.
Application Instructions
- Click the APPLY button at the bottom of the application; submit all materials (resumes/CVs) in English.
- Provide technical expertise and solutions to support operations in the Allegan, MI manufacturing plant.
- Work with engineering, quality, and operations teams and interface with plant managers, supervisors, maintenance, safety, and scheduling to implement changes and investigate/resolve problems impacting plant safety, quality, and efficiency.
Scope of the Role
Day to Day Operations
- Review the previous 24 hours of production data on designated work centers; address urgent needs (e.g., troubleshooting, vendor contact, Gemba support).
- Track line efficiency (Pareto charts, DT, and work center-based data tracking software).
- Monitor and follow up on changes to ensure impact and ROI are achieved.
Lean Six Sigma (Zero Loss Mentality + Perrigo Work System Focus)
- Coordinate and lead continuous improvement projects to reduce waste and improve efficiency/capability.
- Align with cross-functional partners on project prioritization.
- Develop and implement solutions independently and in a team setting using DMAIC problem-solving.
Subject Matter Expert (SME)
- Act as technical expert in the latest packaging equipment and associated technology.
- Provide training to operations and support groups.
- Apply engineering principles to solve complex technical problems.
- Support operations to meet Compliance, OSHA, Environmental, Safety, cGMP, and Corporate/Site Quality requirements.
Capital Projects (Cradle to grave asset support)
- Generate data for project scopes, cost estimates, economic justifications, and capital appropriation requests.
- Support equipment installations and process improvements; assist with URS, FAT, IQ, OQ, PQ, and vertical startup.
- Provide direction as a project manager to allied support groups and interface with departments, consultants, and contractors.
Experience Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Manufacturing, or Engineering Management).
- Strong fundamentals of equipment operation; use standard engineering principles/techniques.
- Ability to read drawings, flowcharts, schematics.
- Demonstrated lean and six sigma understanding; experience with continuous improvement techniques.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation; benefits for you and your family; career development opportunities.
Application Instructions
- Click the APPLY button at the bottom of the application; submit all materials (resumes/CVs) in English.