Manufacturing Engineer

The Keystone Distinction Group; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Keystone Distinction Group is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer with extensive Aseptic Bottling and Packaging expertise to lead reliability and efficiency initiatives in a high-speed production environment.

You will drive data-driven improvements, oversee root cause analysis, and mentor junior engineers while collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize safety and maintenance effectiveness.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering in Mechanical, Chemical, or Manufacturing.
• 7–10 years of production manufacturing experience with emphasis 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 computer skills and knowledge of automation/controls (PLC, DCS).
• Lean manufacturing and Six-Sigma experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects focused on reliability and machine efficiency.
• Perform root cause analysis and improve maintenance effectiveness.
• Drive data acquisition and analysis to reduce costs and increase capacity.
• Train junior engineers and cross-functional teams.

Skills

OEE optimization

Process improvements

Project management

Automation & controls

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Tools

AutoCad

Inventor

Solid works

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