Manufacturing Engineer

Sabert Corporation; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sabert Corporation is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to join the Operations team. You will drive process improvements, enhance equipment reliability, and improve product quality and throughput across manufacturing lines.

You will lead continuous improvement initiatives, support production operations, analyze processes, and partner with maintenance and suppliers to implement cost-saving upgrades while adhering to safety and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Industrial Technology, or related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
• 3+ years of manufacturing, process engineering, or continuous improvement experience preferred.
• Experience in a plastics processing environment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain process standards to maximize quality and production efficiency.
• Analyze processes and perform capability studies to improve stability and performance.
• Investigate issues using root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Lead continuous improvement projects focused on safety, quality, productivity and cost savings.
• Support equipment reliability with maintenance coordination and upgrades.
• Evaluate automation opportunities to improve throughput and performance.
• Collaborate with vendors to source components and identify cost-effective alternatives.
• Maintain process flow documentation and provide technical guidance to teams.
• Adhere to company policies on safety, quality, legality, and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Root Cause Analysis

Problem Solving

Leadership

Communication

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Manufacturing/Industrial Technology

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Role

As our Manufacturing Engineer within the Operations team, you will play a critical role in improving manufacturing processes, equipment reliability, product quality, and operational efficiency. This position leads continuous improvement initiatives, supports production operations, and develops solutions that enhance safety, reduce costs, and increase throughput. The typical day-to-day of this position includes, but is not limited to:

• Establish and maintain process standards and operating conditions to ensure product quality while maximizing production efficiency.
• Analyze manufacturing processes and perform process capability studies to improve consistency, stability, and performance.
• Investigate quality and production issues using root cause analysis and implement sustainable corrective actions.
• Identify, develop, and lead continuous improvement projects focused on safety, quality, productivity, scrap reduction, and cost savings.
• Support equipment reliability by coordinating maintenance activities, troubleshooting process issues, and implementing equipment upgrades and improvements.
• Evaluate and implement automation opportunities and labor-saving initiatives to improve throughput and operational performance.
• Partner with vendors and suppliers to source components, improve equipment functionality, and identify cost-effective alternatives to OEM parts.
• Maintain process flow documentation and provide technical guidance and support to production and material handling teams.
• Work in accordance with all company policies and procedures regarding employment, safety, quality, product safety and legality, security, and regulatory compliance as applicable.

Brief Description

What is my day to day like?

Role

As our Manufacturing Engineer within the Operations team, you will play a critical role in improving manufacturing processes, equipment reliability, product quality, and operational efficiency. This position leads continuous improvement initiatives, supports production operations, and develops solutions that enhance safety, reduce costs, and increase throughput. The typical day-to-day of this position includes, but is not limited to:

• Establish and maintain process standards and operating conditions to ensure product quality while maximizing production efficiency.
• Analyze manufacturing processes and perform process capability studies to improve consistency, stability, and performance.
• Investigate quality and production issues using root cause analysis and implement sustainable corrective actions.
• Identify, develop, and lead continuous improvement projects focused on safety, quality, productivity, scrap reduction, and cost savings.
• Support equipment reliability by coordinating maintenance activities, troubleshooting process issues, and implementing equipment upgrades and improvements.
• Evaluate and implement automation opportunities and labor-saving initiatives to improve throughput and operational performance.
• Partner with vendors and suppliers to source components, improve equipment functionality, and identify cost-effective alternatives to OEM parts.
• Maintain process flow documentation and provide technical guidance and support to production and material handling teams.
• Work in accordance with all company policies and procedures regarding employment, safety, quality, product safety and legality, security, and regulatory compliance as applicable.

What Makes a Person Successful In This Position.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Industrial Technology, or a related technical field; equivalent experience may be considered.
• 3+ years of manufacturing, process engineering, or continuous improvement experience preferred.
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment, preferably involving plastics processing.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with demonstrated mechanical aptitude.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Six Sigma, and root cause analysis methodologies.
• Experience with process optimization, equipment troubleshooting, and manufacturing systems.
• Strong communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and collaborate across all levels of the organization.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and other engineering and manufacturing software applications; including Solid Works.

What will my schedule be like?

This is a full-time position scheduled for 40+ hours per week. Additional hours may be required based on business needs, project implementation schedules, or operational support requirements. The core hours of operation are primarily Monday through Friday, with availability to support manufacturing operations on a 24-hour basis as needed for critical process, equipment, or production issues.

Summary

What makes Sabert a great place to work:

Pay, Benefits And More.

Sabert is eager to attract the best, so we offer competitive compensation and a generous benefits package, including full health insurance (medical, dental and vision), 401(k), life insurance, disability and more. To learn more about our benefits click here.

Learn More About Sabert

We are a leading global manufacturer of innovative food packaging products and solutions. The company was founded in 1983 grounded in the purpose of reinventing food packaging to nourish and protect our world. Today we design, manufacture, and distribute a wide spectrum of packaging solutions for food distributors, restaurants & caterers, grocery stores, national food chains and consumer entertaining.

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We’re committed to providing reasonable accommodation for applicants with special needs or disabilities during our recruiting process, to learn more about accommodations please call [phone] or email [e-mail] for assistance.

Sabert Corporation is an equal employment opportunity employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ancestry, marital status, being a qualified individual with a disability, protected veteran status, political belief or activity, or any other basis prohibited by law or regulation.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work legally in the United States for Sabert. Sabert will not commence an employment-based immigration case to fill this open position