Manufacturing Engineer

Ashton North LLC; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Ashton North LLC is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer with extensive aseptic bottling and packaging expertise to lead reliability, machine efficiency, root cause analysis, safety and maintenance projects in a high-speed production environment. The role requires data-driven problem solving and the ability to train junior engineers and cross-functional teams.

The ideal candidate will hold a bachelor’s degree in mechanical, chemical, or manufacturing engineering with 7–10 years in production

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required (Mechanical, Chemical or Manufacturing).
• 7–10 years of production manufacturing experience with emphasis on OEE and process improvement.
• Hands-on leadership with project management experience.
• Experience in a food-grade environment (FDA, GMP, HACCP) with high-speed packaging.
• Excellent computer skills, automation and controls (PLC, DCS) knowledge.
• Experience with lean manufacturing and Six Sigma tools.
• Familiar with AutoCAD/Inventor/SolidWorks.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

OEE improvement

Project management

Lean Six Sigma

Data analysis

Automation knowledge

Cross-functional leadership

Hands-on leadership

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Mechanical / Chemical / Manufacturing)

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