Manufacturing Engineer: Aseptic Packaging Lead

Management Performance Associates; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Management Performance Associates is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer with extensive Aseptic Bottling and Packaging expertise. You will lead projects to improve reliability, machine efficiency, and safety while driving maintenance effectiveness. Data-driven analysis will guide cost reductions and capacity gains.

You will mentor junior engineers and collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement robust manufacturing solutions in a fast-paced production environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering is required (Mechanical, Chemical or Manufacturing preferred).
• 7–10 years in a production manufacturing facility with emphasis on OEE and process improvements, design, and project management.
• Hands-on project leadership and management experience.
• Experience in a food grade environment (FDA, GMP’s, HACCP) with high-speed packaging equipment preferred.
• Strong computer skills and knowledge of automation/controls (PLC, DCS).
• Experience with lean manufacturing and Six Sigma tools.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD/Inventor/SolidWorks.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects focused on reliability and machine efficiency improvements.
• Perform root cause analysis and safety improvements; enhance maintenance effectiveness.
• Acquire and analyze data to support manufacturing improvements and cost reduction.
• Teach and train junior engineers and cross-functional teams.

Skills

Project management

Lean Six Sigma

Automation & controls

Cross-functional leadership

Data analysis

Education

Bachelors degree in engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Inventor

SolidWorks

Job description

Management Performance Associates is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer with extensive Aseptic Bottling and Packaging expertise. You will lead projects to improve reliability, machine efficiency, and safety while driving maintenance effectiveness. Data-driven analysis will guide cost reductions and capacity gains.

You will mentor junior engineers and collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement robust manufacturing solutions in a fast-paced production environment.