Manufacturing Engineer - Aseptic Packaging Leader

The Recruiting Hive; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

The Recruiting Hive is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer with deep Aseptic Bottling and Packaging expertise. You will lead reliability and efficiency projects, analyze data to reduce costs, and drive maintenance effectiveness across high-speed packaging lines.

You’ll mentor junior engineers and work with cross-functional teams to implement robust processes, safety improvements, and equipment design optimizations in a fast-paced, production environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required.
• 7–10 years of production manufacturing experience focusing on OEE and process improvements.
• Hands-on leader with project management experience.
• Experience in a food grade environment (FDA, GMPs, HACCP) with high-speed packaging equipment preferred.
• Proficient with design/engineering software like AutoCad/Inventor/SolidWorks.
• Strong lean manufacturing and Six Sigma toolkit knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects focused on reliability and machine efficiency improvements.
• Perform root-cause analysis and implement safety and maintenance enhancements.
• Coach and train junior engineers and cross-functional teams using data-driven insights.

Skills

OEE & process improvement

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Project management

Automation & controls (PLC, DCS)

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical or Manufacturing)

Tools

AutoCad

Inventor

SolidWorks

Job description

The Recruiting Hive is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer with deep Aseptic Bottling and Packaging expertise. You will lead reliability and efficiency projects, analyze data to reduce costs, and drive maintenance effectiveness across high-speed packaging lines.

You’ll mentor junior engineers and work with cross-functional teams to implement robust processes, safety improvements, and equipment design optimizations in a fast-paced, production environment.