Manufacturing Engineer

Tom Trese Networking LLC; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Tom Trese Networking LLC is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer for a world‑class, food‑grade facility in Indianapolis, IN. The role centers on reliability, machine efficiency, root‑cause analysis, safety and maintenance effectiveness.

You will lead projects, analyze data for capacity gains, and drive cost reductions while mentoring junior engineers and cross‑functional teams in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering required; mechanical, chemical or manufacturing preferred.
• 7–10 years of engineering experience in a production facility focusing on OEE and process improvements.
• Hands-on leadership with project management experience.
• Experience in a food grade environment (FDA, GMP, HACCP) with high-speed packaging equipment.
• Strong skills in data analysis, automation and controls knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead projects focused on reliability, machine efficiency, root-cause analysis, safety and maintenance.
• Acquire and analyze data to drive improvements and reduce cost.
• Teach and train junior engineers and cross-functional teams in a collaborative fashion.

Skills

OEE improvement

Process design

Equipment design

Project management

Data analysis

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Automation and controls

Cross-functional collaboration

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