Manufacturing Engineer - Aseptic Bottling & Packaging Leader

KLA Industries, Inc.; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

KLA Industries, Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer with deep expertise in aseptic bottling and packaging to drive reliability and efficiency. You will lead projects, analyze data, and implement improvements across equipment design and production processes in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include root cause analysis, safety initiatives, and training junior engineers while collaborating with cross-functional teams to reduce costs and increase capacity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Chemical or Manufacturing Engineering (required).
• 7–10 years in a production facility with emphasis on OEE and process improvements.
• Hands-on project leadership and strong data-driven problem solving.
• Experience in a food-grade environment (FDA/GMP/HACCP) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects to improve reliability and machine efficiency.
• Perform root-cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Drive safety and maintenance effectiveness through data-driven methods.
• Coach junior engineers and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Skills

OEE

Project management

Lean Six Sigma

Leadership

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

AutoCad

Inventor

SolidWorks

Job description

KLA Industries, Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer with deep expertise in aseptic bottling and packaging to drive reliability and efficiency. You will lead projects, analyze data, and implement improvements across equipment design and production processes in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include root cause analysis, safety initiatives, and training junior engineers while collaborating with cross-functional teams to reduce costs and increase capacity.