Sr. Advanced Manufacturing Solutions Engineer
Company : Cook Medical
Location : Bloomington, IN, 47404
Job Type : Full Time
Date Posted : 3 January 2026
Overview
The Senior Engineer on the Advance Manufacturing Engineering(AME) team is responsible for development of automation, understanding future manufacturing needs, and evaluating and identifying innovative technology to improve manufacturing capabilities and future growth for Cook Medical. The successful candidate will be well versed in manufacturing technology with prior experience in the medical device industry demonstrating leadership and project management skills.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate with Cook stakeholders to complete and transfer projects
- Develop innovative processes to further Cook Manufacturing
- Create project proposals encompassing product life cycle, ROI and time management
- Effectively communicate metrics
- Mentor and develop team members appropriate to their work
- Ensure that an orderly, sanitary, and safe working environment ismaintained
- Follow policies, programs and directives of senior management
- Make recommendations for staff and equipment and have input into personnel matters
- Foster and maintain a workplace culture respectful and supportive of individual differences
- Must work and interact effectively and professionally with and for others throughout various levels of the global organization
- Must strictly adhere to safety requirements
- Maintain regular and punctual attendance
- Must maintain company quality and performance standards
- Must have effective oral and written communication skills
- Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work in collaborative and independent work situations and environments with minimal supervision
- Ability to remain calm in a fast paced work environment
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree required in Engineering or Relevant Science
- Minimum 5 years experience in the medical device field
- Minimum 5 years of research and development, product, and/or project management experience
- Expert-level capabilities in CAD design
- Broad knowledge and understanding of advanced methods of manufacturing and automation, medical science, and risk management
- Ability to travel and interact with R&D teams, NPI, and business partners
Physical Requirements:
- Majority of work is performed in a normal office environment
- Works under general office environmental conditions.
- Sitting for extended periods, utilizes close visual acuity for working with
computers, equipment, etc.
- Frequently required to stand, walk, and communicate.
- Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job, subject to reasonable accommodation requirements under the ADA.
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Frequently asked questions
Mastery of automation systems, CAD design, and advanced manufacturing methods is essential. Familiarity with medical device production standards, risk management, and integration of innovative technologies ensures optimal manufacturing efficiency at Cook Medical.
This role uniquely blends project leadership with deep technical expertise in automation and manufacturing innovation, focusing on process improvements and future-proofing production lines specifically for medical devices, unlike general engineering roles.
Professionals often advance into managerial roles overseeing multiple projects or transition into R&D leadership, leveraging Bloomington’s growing medical manufacturing hub that rewards expertise in automation and process innovation.
Certifications like Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, and PMP are highly regarded locally. Additionally, credentials related to medical device quality standards, such as ISO 13485, can significantly boost employability in Bloomington’s competitive market.
Cook Medical emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration and innovation in automation, with a strong focus on mentorship and workplace culture. The role involves a balanced mix of technical design and strategic project management unique to Cook’s global operations.
At Cook Medical, the Sr. Advanced Manufacturing Solutions Engineer plays a pivotal role in developing proposals that encompass ROI and timelines, ensuring manufacturing strategies align closely with product development and business goals.
Senior manufacturing engineers with advanced automation skills in Bloomington typically earn between $95,000 and $130,000 annually, depending on experience and specific expertise in medical device manufacturing technologies.
Bloomington’s growing medical device sector creates a moderately competitive market. Candidates with proven automation experience and leadership capabilities tend to stand out, benefiting from the region’s demand for manufacturing innovation.
Navigating time zone differences, aligning diverse R&D and NPI priorities, and ensuring consistent quality standards across international sites require strong communication and project management skills tailored to global collaboration.
Expert-level CAD skills are critical, as they enable precise design of manufacturing automation systems and rapid prototyping, directly impacting production efficiency and innovation within Cook Medical’s engineering projects.