Aseptic Packaging Manufacturing Engineer - Lead Reliability

Professional Recruiting Consultants; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Our client, a world-class manufacturer in aseptic bottling and packaging, seeks a Manufacturing Engineer to lead reliability and machine-efficiency projects in a fast-paced Indianapolis facility. You will drive data-driven improvements to reduce costs and increase capacity while mentoring junior engineers and cross-functional teams.

Ideal candidates bring 7–10 years in production manufacturing, strong knowledge of OEE, lean/Six Sigma, and experience with high-speed packaging in a food-grade

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering required (Mechanical/Chemical/Manufacturing preferred).
• 7–10 years of production manufacturing experience with emphasis on OEE and process improvements, design, and project management.
• Hands-on leadership and project management experience.
• Experience in a food-grade environment (FDA, GMP, HACCP) with high-speed packaging equipment preferred.
• Strong automation and controls knowledge (PLC, DCS).
• Lean manufacturing and Six Sigma tools experience.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD/Inventor/SolidWorks.

Responsibilities

• Lead reliability and machine-efficiency improvement projects.
• Perform root-cause analysis to reduce downtime and improve yield.
• Apply data-driven methods to reduce cost and increase capacity.
• Promote safety and maintenance effectiveness across the line.
• Teach and train junior engineers and cross-functional teams.

Skills

OEE optimization

Manufacturing process improvements

Project management

Lean Six Sigma

Data analysis

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Inventor

SolidWorks

Job description

Our client, a world-class manufacturer in aseptic bottling and packaging, seeks a Manufacturing Engineer to lead reliability and machine-efficiency projects in a fast-paced Indianapolis facility. You will drive data-driven improvements to reduce costs and increase capacity while mentoring junior engineers and cross-functional teams.

Ideal candidates bring 7–10 years in production manufacturing, strong knowledge of OEE, lean/Six Sigma, and experience with high-speed packaging in a food-grade