Aseptic Bottling & Packaging Manufacturing Engineer

Horan Hiring Solutions, LLC; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Manufacturing Engineer role focused on aseptic bottling and packaging within a high-speed, food-grade environment. Lead reliability and efficiency projects, perform root cause analysis, and drive safety and maintenance improvements through data-driven strategies.

You will train junior engineers and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver cost reductions and capacity gains across manufacturing processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering is required, Mechanical, Chemical or Manufacturing preferred.
• 7–10 years of engineering experience in a production facility with emphasis on OEE, process & equipment design, and project management.
• Hands-on leader with project management experience.
• Experience in a food-grade environment (FDA, GMPs, HACCP) with high-speed packaging equipment preferred.
• Excellent computer skills and knowledge of automation and controls (PLC, DCS).
• Experience with lean manufacturing and Six Sigma tools.
• Familiar with AutoCAD/Inventor/SolidWorks.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead projects focused on reliability, machine efficiency, root cause analysis, safety and maintenance effectiveness.
• Use data acquisition and analysis to drive cost reduction and increased capacity.
• Teach and train junior engineers and cross-functional teams.

Skills

Project management

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Leadership

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical / Chemical / Manufacturing)

Tools

AutoCAD

Inventor

SolidWorks

Job description

Manufacturing Engineer role focused on aseptic bottling and packaging within a high-speed, food-grade environment. Lead reliability and efficiency projects, perform root cause analysis, and drive safety and maintenance improvements through data-driven strategies.

You will train junior engineers and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver cost reductions and capacity gains across manufacturing processes.