Manufacturing Engineer

Zaddy Solutions; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Zaddy Solutions is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer for an Indianapolis-area facility. The role focuses on reliability, machine efficiency, root-cause analysis, and safety, leading projects to reduce cost and increase capacity. Data acquisition and cross-functional collaboration are essential to success.

The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in aseptic packaging, high-speed lines, and hands-on leadership to mentor junior engineers and teams across manufacturing operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Chemical, or Manufacturing Engineering.
• 7–10 years of engineering experience in a production manufacturing facility with emphasis on OEE and process improvements.
• Experience managing projects and being a hands-on leader.
• Experience in a food-grade environment (FDA, GMPs, HACCP) with high-speed packaging equipment.
• Excellent computer skills, extensive process and packaging equipment design and operation, automation and controls (PLC, DCS) knowledge.
• Experience with lean manufacturing and Six Sigma tools.
• Familiar with AutoCAD/Inventor/SolidWorks.

Responsibilities

• Lead reliability and machine efficiency improvement projects.
• Drive root cause analysis and safety improvements.
• Increase maintenance effectiveness through data-driven decisions.
• Teach and train junior engineers and cross-functional teams.

Skills

Project management

Hands-on leadership

Data analysis

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

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