Manufacturing Engineer - Aseptic Bottling & Packaging

Essenti Talent; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Essenti Talent is recruiting a Manufacturing Engineer for a prominent client in Indianapolis. The role focuses on reliability, machine efficiency improvements and cost reduction across high-speed packaging lines.

You will lead projects, analyze data to drive improvements, train junior engineers, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance safety and lean manufacturing practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Chemical or Manufacturing Engineering required.
• 7–10 years in production manufacturing with emphasis on OEE and process improvements.
• Hands-on leader with project management experience.
• Experience in a food-grade environment (FDA, GMP, HACCP) with high-speed packaging.
• Strong skills in data acquisition, analysis and process/equipment design.
• Lean manufacturing and Six Sigma proficiency.
• Familiar with AutoCAD/Inventor/SolidWorks.

Responsibilities

• Lead reliability and machine efficiency improvement projects.
• Perform root cause analysis and drive maintenance effectiveness.
• Train junior engineers and cross-functional teams.
• Manage safety improvements and cost reduction initiatives.
• Oversee design, installation and commissioning for packaging lines.

Skills

OEE optimization

Process improvement

Project management

Hands-on leadership

Data analysis

Safety compliance

Cross-functional collaboration

Manufacturing engineering

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Inventor

SolidWorks

PLC/controls

DCS

Job description

Essenti Talent is recruiting a Manufacturing Engineer for a prominent client in Indianapolis. The role focuses on reliability, machine efficiency improvements and cost reduction across high-speed packaging lines.

You will lead projects, analyze data to drive improvements, train junior engineers, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance safety and lean manufacturing practices.