Manufacturing Engineer

Talent Solutions Partners; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Talent Solutions Partners is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer in Indianapolis to lead projects focused on reliability, efficiency, and safety in aseptic bottling and packaging environments. The role emphasizes data-driven improvements and cross-functional collaboration.

The ideal candidate has 7–10 years of production engineering experience, a manufacturing/engineering degree, and hands-on leadership with familiarity in FDA/GMP/HACCP environments and high-speed packaging equipment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering is required: Mechanical, Chemical or Manufacturing Engineering preferred.
• 7–10 years of engineering experience in a production facility with emphasis on OEE and process improvements, design and project management.
• Hands-on leadership experienced in managing projects and guiding teams.
• Experience in a food-grade environment (FDA, GMP, HACCP) with high-speed packaging equipment is preferred.
• Strong automation, controls knowledge (PLC, DCS) and proficiency with AutoCad/Inventor/SolidWorks.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop projects focused on reliability, machine efficiency, root cause analysis, safety, and maintenance effectiveness.
• Utilize data acquisition and analysis to drive cost reduction and capacity increases in manufacturing.
• Teach and train junior engineers and cross-functional teams in a collaborative environment.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Data analysis

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

AutoCad

Inventor

SolidWorks

PLC programming

DCS

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