Manufacturing Engineer

Kaleidoscope Innovation; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaleidoscope Innovation, located in Indiana, is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering professional to support machine maintenance from a strategic standpoint. This role focuses on developing the Spare Parts strategy, optimizing procurement processes, and providing technical support to maintenance teams through data-driven engineering practices. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in an engineering field and knowledge of manufacturing equipment and spare parts management. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint is also required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant engineering field is required.
• Knowledge of manufacturing equipment and spare parts management is necessary.
• Experience with procurement or supplier coordination is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the Spare Parts strategy for production machines.
• Analyze procurement processes with Supply Chain teams to reduce lead times.
• Support maintenance teams with technical evaluations and insights.

Skills

Manufacturing equipment knowledge

Sourcing options identification

Data analytics

Cross-functional collaboration

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Industrial Engineering

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking a Manufacturing Engineering professional to support machine maintenance operations from a technical and strategic standpoint. This role does not involve hands‑on machine rework. Instead, the candidate will focus on developing and optimizing the Spare Parts strategy, improving procurement efficiency, and supporting maintenance teams through data‑driven engineering practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the Spare Parts strategy for production machines and equipment.
• Perform deep dives of machine components (ie: pumps, motors, drives, valves, seals, cutting tools) to identify OEM Mfg Part numbers.
• Identify and qualify reliable suppliers and sourcing options for critical spare parts.
• Analyze existing procurement processes and work with Supply Chain teams to reduce lead times and prevent downtime.
• Support maintenance teams with technical evaluation, documentation, and engineering insights.
• Review machine BOMs, maintenance manuals, and historical failure data to determine critical spares and stocking levels.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Production, and Maintenance teams to ensure alignment on spare parts requirements and machine reliability goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• Knowledge of manufacturing equipment, maintenance processes, and spare parts management.
• Experience with procurement or supplier coordination is an advantage.
• Fluent in Microsoft Tools: Excel and PowerPoint (data analysis, reporting, presentations).
• Perform data analytics on part consumption + part availability + cost to establish strategic order quantities and recommend on‑hand quantities.
• Ability to work cross‑functionally with Engineering, Production, and Supply Chain teams.

Kaleidoscope, an Infosys Company, is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, spouse of protected veteran, or disability.