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Operations Engineer

STERIS

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Montgomery, AL · Posted September 21, 2026

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About the job

Position Summary

Propose, oversee and improve the processes necessary to produce products ensuring safety first per all appropriate specifications at a rate considerate of company and customer targets. Lead problem solving efforts or continuous improvement projects to reduce waste and increase overall equipment effectiveness. Identify, propose, justify and manage the implementation of capital improvement projects or other improvement efforts. Participate and/or lead problem solving teams and initiatives to achieve Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost metrics.

What You'll Do as a Process Manufacturing Engineer

Identify, justify, propose and oversee the implementation of manufacturing equipment, technologies or processes to support defined targets for safety, quality, delivery and cost.

Propose, support and participate in continuous improvement projects to improve safety, quality, delivery or cost.

Support the creation and completion of Engineering Change Requests and manage implementation tasks utilizing formal processes.

Lead the development of or assist with the creation of detailed work instructions that outline the step by step production techniques and standard work for manufacturing processes and training of operators.

Support introduction of new products and processes to production.

Plans, schedules, conducts or coordinates detailed phases of the engineering work in a part of a major project or in a total project of moderate scope or several projects of smaller in size or scope.

Lead process validation efforts to introduce and maintain capital equipment and processes, including VMP/pFMEA, IQOQPQ etc.

Provide daily engineering support for assigned production lines with actions that drive key metrics.

Lead teams in countermeasure efforts to eliminate issues in fabrication and assembly from CAPAs, NCs utilizing formal problem-solving tools.

Lead engineering effort for capital equipment and other machines used in fabrication to ensure efficiency, quality and minimized down time.

The Experience, Skills, and Abilities Needed

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Minimum of 1 year of experience in manufacturing engineering or equivalent.

Minimum of 1 year of experience supporting capital equipment used in fast-paced production

What STERIS Offers

We value our employees and are committed to providing a comprehensive benefits package that supports your health, well-being, and financial future.

Here is a brief overview of what we offer:

Market competitive pay

Extensive paid time off and (9) added holidays

Excellent healthcare, dental, and vision benefits

Long/short term disability coverage

401(K) with company match

Maternity and parental leave

Additional add on benefits/discounts for programs such as pet insurance

Tuition reimbursement and continued educational programs

Excellent opportunities for advancement in a stable long-term career

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Pay range for this opportunity is $79,687.50 - $103,125.00. This position is eligible for bonus participation.

Minimum pay rates offered will comply with county/city minimums, if higher than range listed. Pay rates are based on a number of factors, including but not limited to local labor market costs, years of relevant experience, education, professional certifications, foreign language fluency, etc.

STERIS offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits portfolio. Click here for a complete list of benefits: STERIS Benefits

Open until position is filled.

STERIS is a leading global provider of products and services that support patient care with an emphasis on infection prevention. WE HELP OUR CUSTOMERS CREATE A HEALTHIER AND SAFER WORLD by providing innovative healthcare and life sciences products and services around the globe. For more information, visit www.steris.com .

If you need assistance completing the application process, please call 1 (440) 392.7047. This contact information is for accommodation inquiries only and cannot be used to check application status.

STERIS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity to ensure that persons are recruited, hired, trained, transferred and promoted in all job groups regardless of race, color, religion, age, disability, national origin, citizenship status, military or veteran status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, and any other category protected by federal, state or local law. We are not only committed to this policy by our status as a federal government contractor, but also we are strongly bound by the principle of equal employment opportunity.

The full affirmative action program, absent the data metrics required by § 60-741.44(k), shall be available to all employees and applicants for employment for inspection upon request. The program may be obtained at your location’s HR Office during normal business hours.