Manufacturing engineer i 3 months

873406

CRC ¢ 750 mil a 1 millón

Costa Rica Alajuela

Publicado 20 Ene 2026

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1 Vacante

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Descripción general

Contrato: 3 meses con posibilidad de extensión
Modalidad: Presencial
Ubicación: Zona Franca Flexipark, Alajuela
Salario: 950.000 CRC Colones
Skills Required: Inglés Avanzado


Position Summary

The Manufacturing Engineer I provides engineering support to manufacturing operations through process improvement, validation, and implementation of new technologies. This role supports innovation initiatives, particularly related to system optimization and vision systems, with a strong focus on productivity, quality, and continuous improvement. Programming knowledge is valued as a supporting skill to enable data analysis, automation, and process optimization.



Key Responsibilities

Provide engineering support to manufacturing processes through the improvement and implementation of methods, processes, fixtures, and tools.
Participate in productivity and continuous improvement projects focused on cost reduction, waste elimination, cycle time reduction, and process efficiency.
Support the introduction, validation, and maintenance of new equipment and manufacturing processes.
Participate in process and equipment validations (IQ, OQ, PQ) and ensure proper documentation within regulated environments.
Monitor manufacturing processes, analyze key process indicators, and identify opportunities for optimization.
Support innovation initiatives, including the implementation and optimization of vision systems to improve process reliability and efficiency.
Analyze manufacturing data and generate insights to support decision-making.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (quality, engineering, operations) to resolve process and quality issues (CAPA, NCMR, corrective actions).
Develop or support training materials to ensure compliance with standard operating procedures.
Participate in the sourcing and evaluation of new technologies to improve capacity, ergonomics, and operational performance.
Support continuous improvement culture through structured problem-solving and analytical thinking.



Required Skills & Competencies

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing environments.
Continuous improvement mindset and curiosity to innovate.
Good communication and teamwork skills.
High level of responsibility and attention to detail.



Technical Skills

knowledge of programming (Python preferred) as a skill.
Intermediate Excel skills for data analysis.
Familiarity with data analysis or visualization tools (e.g., Power BI).
Basic understanding of manufacturing data, automation, or system optimization.
Exposure to Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies is a plus.



Experience & Education

Internship experience or up to 1 year of experience in manufacturing, engineering, innovation, or process improvement roles.
High school diploma required; bachelor’s degree required in Industrial, Mechanical, Electromechanical, or related Engineering.
Experience in regulated environments (FDA, ISO 13485) is desirable but not required.
Advanced English



Additional Information

Role focused on innovation and process optimization; limited involvement in day-to-day operator activities.
Works closely with engineering and innovation teams, primarily on the manufacturing floor.

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