Manufacturing Engineer

CareerNerds; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

CareerNerds, LLC is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer in Indianapolis to lead reliability and efficiency projects in a high-speed packaging environment. You will drive data-driven improvements, supervise maintenance, and mentor junior engineers while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

The role requires a strong background in OEE, lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and CAD tooling, with hands-on leadership and project management experience in a food-grade setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Chemical or Manufacturing Engineering.
• 7–10 years in a production manufacturing facility with emphasis on OEE and process improvements.
• Hands-on project management experience in a food-grade environment (FDA, GMP, HACCP) with high-speed packaging.
• Strong PLC/DCS controls knowledge and CAD tooling experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects focused on reliability and machine efficiency improvements.
• Perform root cause analysis to drive durable solutions and safety enhancements.
• Oversee maintenance effectiveness and data acquisition/analysis for manufacturing improvements.
• Mentor and train junior engineers and cross-functional teams.

Skills

Project management

OEE improvement

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Data analysis

Hands-on leadership

Cross-functional teamwork

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