Manufacturing Engineer

Kingfisher Recruiting; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Kingfisher Recruiting represents a world-class client seeking a Manufacturing Engineer in Indiana to lead reliability and packaging improvements in a high-speed production environment.

You will drive data-driven projects, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to reduce cost, increase capacity, and enhance safety and maintenance effectiveness. The role requires 7–10 years of experience and a strong background in FDA/GMP settings and CAD tools.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead projects focused on reliability and machine efficiency.
• Perform root cause analysis and drive safety and maintenance improvements.
• Collect and analyze data to support cost reduction and capacity growth.
• Teach and train junior engineers and cross-functional teams.

Skills

OEE

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Project leadership

Automation controls

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Tools

AutoCad

Inventor

SolidWorks

Job description

Manufacturing Engineer

Our client is recognized worldwide for the highest level of product quality within their industry discipline. Due to continued organizational growth we are seeking an individual with extensive Aseptic Bottling and Packaging expertise for the role of Manufacturing Engineer. As the Manufacturing Engineer you will be tasked with the developing and leading projects focused upon reliability, machine efficiency improvement, root cause analysis, safety and increased maintenance effectiveness. Achieving these improvements will revolve around data acquisition and analysis for implementation in the manufacturing effort to reduce cost, increase capacity. Your ability to teach and train junior engineers and cross-functional teams in a collaborative fashion will be required.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering is required:Mechanical, Chemical or Manufacturing Engineering preferred.
• Minimum of 7-10 years of engineering experience in a production manufacturing facility with emphasis on OEE and Manufacturing process improvements, Process & Equipment Design, and Project management.
• Experience managing projects and being a hands-on leader
• Experience in a food grade environment (FDA, GMP’s, HACCP) with high-speed packaging equipment preferred
• Excellent computer skills, extensive Process and Packaging equipment design and operation, automation and controls (PLC, DCS, etc.) knowledge.
• Experience with lean manufacturing and Six Sigma tools
• Familiar with AutoCad/Inventor/Solid works