Manufacturing Engineer

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

Job summary

Saint Cyr Partners is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer with extensive aseptic bottling and packaging expertise. You will lead projects to improve reliability, OEE, and efficiency, while teaching junior engineers and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Strong data analysis, GMP knowledge, and lean Six Sigma experience are essential. The role requires 7–10 years in production environments, with hands-on leadership and proficiency in AutoCAD/SolidWorks tools.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead projects focused on reliability and machine efficiency improvements.
• Conduct root-cause analysis to reduce downtime and optimize maintenance.
• Utilize data acquisition/analysis to drive manufacturing improvements and cost reductions.
• Mentor junior engineers and cross-functional teams.
• Emphasize safety and maintenance effectiveness in all initiatives.

Skills

OEE improvement

Project management

Data analysis

Cross-functional teamwork

Automation & controls

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