Manufacturing Engineer

Management Performance Associates; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Management Performance Associates is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer with extensive Aseptic Bottling and Packaging expertise. You will lead projects to improve reliability, machine efficiency, and safety while driving maintenance effectiveness. Data-driven analysis will guide cost reductions and capacity gains.

You will mentor junior engineers and collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement robust manufacturing solutions in a fast-paced production environment.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead projects focused on reliability and machine efficiency improvements.
• Perform root cause analysis and safety improvements; enhance maintenance effectiveness.
• Acquire and analyze data to support manufacturing improvements and cost reduction.
• Teach and train junior engineers and cross-functional teams.

Skills

Project management

Lean Six Sigma

Automation & controls

Cross-functional leadership

Data analysis

Education

Bachelors 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