Manufacturing Engineer - Aseptic Bottling & Packaging Lead

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

Job summary

The Manufacturing Engineer will lead reliability and efficiency projects in a high-speed production environment, with emphasis on aseptic bottling and packaging. You will use data analysis to reduce cost, increase capacity, and improve OEE while coordinating with cross-functional teams.

This hands-on role requires mentoring junior engineers, driving process and equipment design improvements, and applying lean and Six Sigma tools. CAD experience (AutoCAD/Inventor/SolidWorks) is preferred.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead projects focused on reliability, machine efficiency, root cause analysis, safety and maintenance effectiveness.
• Use data acquisition and analysis to reduce cost and increase capacity.
• Teach and train junior engineers and cross-functional teams.

Skills

OEE optimization

Project management

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Data analysis

Mentoring

Hands-on leadership

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Inventor

SolidWorks

Job description

The Manufacturing Engineer will lead reliability and efficiency projects in a high-speed production environment, with emphasis on aseptic bottling and packaging. You will use data analysis to reduce cost, increase capacity, and improve OEE while coordinating with cross-functional teams.

This hands-on role requires mentoring junior engineers, driving process and equipment design improvements, and applying lean and Six Sigma tools. CAD experience (AutoCAD/Inventor/SolidWorks) is preferred.