Manufacturing Engineer

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

Job summary

Essenti Talent is recruiting a Manufacturing Engineer for a prominent client in Indianapolis. The role focuses on reliability, machine efficiency improvements and cost reduction across high-speed packaging lines.

You will lead projects, analyze data to drive improvements, train junior engineers, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance safety and lean manufacturing practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Chemical or Manufacturing Engineering required.
• 7–10 years in production manufacturing with emphasis on OEE and process improvements.
• Hands-on leader with project management experience.
• Experience in a food-grade environment (FDA, GMP, HACCP) with high-speed packaging.
• Strong skills in data acquisition, analysis and process/equipment design.
• Lean manufacturing and Six Sigma proficiency.
• Familiar with AutoCAD/Inventor/SolidWorks.

Responsibilities

• Lead reliability and machine efficiency improvement projects.
• Perform root cause analysis and drive maintenance effectiveness.
• Train junior engineers and cross-functional teams.
• Manage safety improvements and cost reduction initiatives.
• Oversee design, installation and commissioning for packaging lines.

Skills

OEE optimization

Process improvement

Project management

Hands-on leadership

Data analysis

Safety compliance

Cross-functional collaboration

Manufacturing engineering

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Inventor

SolidWorks

PLC/controls

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