Manufacturing Systems Improvement Engineer

Daniels Health

. Improve the safety, reliability, throughput, maintainability, and operational consistency of medical waste treatment facilities across the United States .

Posted 10/8/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $90,199 - $110,109 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in improving the safety, reliability, and efficiency of medical waste treatment facilities through equipment redesign, process optimization, and collaboration with operations and maintenance teams. Proficient in developing technical specifications, conducting root-cause analysis, and implementing sustainable solutions in industrial environments.

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Bachelor's Degree In Engineering5+ Years In Industrial ManufacturingProficiency With CAD ToolsExperience With PLC/HMI ProgrammingKnowledge Of Autoclave And Boiler Operations

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Hard Skills

Equipment DesignProcess ImprovementRoot-Cause AnalysisMechanical DesignElectrical Systems EvaluationContinuous Improvement MethodsCost EstimationCapital-Improvement JustificationsData AcquisitionIndustrial Networking Protocols

Soft Skills

CollaborationProblem-SolvingCommunicationLeadership

Tools & Technologies

AutoCADSolidWorksPLCHMIEtherNet/IPModbusOPC

Industry Keywords

Medical Waste TreatmentIndustrial EquipmentSafety StandardsRegulatory ComplianceMaintenance EngineeringAutomationMaterial HandlingIndustrial UtilitiesFabrication MethodsOperational Consistency

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

IoT

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Improve the safety, reliability, throughput, maintainability, and operational consistency of medical waste treatment facilities across the United States
Spend more than 50% of working time in operating facilities observing processes and engaging with operators and maintenance personnel
Identify and prioritize improvements to equipment reliability, safety, throughput, ergonomics, maintainability, material flow, labor efficiency, and regulatory compliance
Develop equipment redesigns, retrofits, fixtures, guarding, material-handling improvements, automation concepts, and equipment additions
Lead engineering work from concept through field implementation, including site assessments, requirements development, design, cost estimates, vendor coordination, installation support, commissioning, and post-implementation verification
Analyze production constraints, operating practices, and process data to identify root causes and develop permanent corrective actions
Partner with operations, maintenance, and safety teams to ensure solutions are safe, practical, maintainable, and aligned with site needs
Support improvements to autoclaves, boilers, shredders, conveyors, compactors, utility systems, controls, and other medical waste treatment equipment
Develop scopes of work, technical specifications, equipment-selection criteria, drawings, and supporting documentation
Coordinate and oversee vendors, fabricators, contractors, and equipment suppliers during design, installation, startup, and troubleshooting
Standardize successful improvements for rollout across multiple facilities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field
5+ years in industrial manufacturing, automation, equipment design, maintenance engineering, or capital-project environments
Demonstrated experience taking equipment or process improvements from concept through installation, startup, and sustained operation in an active industrial facility
Experience working directly with plant operations, maintenance teams, equipment vendors, fabricators, contractors, and external service providers
Knowledge of autoclave, pressure vessel systems, and industrial steam boiler operations preferred
Ability to evaluate industrial equipment and processes and develop practical mechanical, electrical, controls, layout, or operational improvements
Proficiency with CAD tools such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or similar software
Working knowledge of mechanical design, fabrication methods, machine safety, guarding, industrial utilities, material handling, and maintainability principles
Working knowledge of industrial electrical systems, motors, drives, sensors, instrumentation, PLCs, HMIs, and industrial control systems
Ability to develop equipment specifications, scopes of work, cost estimates, and capital-improvement justifications
Familiarity with root-cause analysis, reliability improvement, failure-mode thinking, and continuous-improvement methods
Experience with PLC/HMI programming, data acquisition, industrial IoT, and industrial networking protocols, including EtherNet/IP, Modbus, and OPC, preferred
Must be available for travel in the USA to support all sites, as needed

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual performance bonus may be included
Benefits may be included
Other applicable incentive compensation plans may be included