Manufacturing Engineer - Aseptic Packaging & Process Improvement

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

Job summary

CareerNerds, LLC is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer in Indianapolis to lead reliability and efficiency projects in a high-speed packaging environment. You will drive data-driven improvements, supervise maintenance, and mentor junior engineers while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

The role requires a strong background in OEE, lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and CAD tooling, with hands-on leadership and project management experience in a food-grade setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Chemical or Manufacturing Engineering.
• 7–10 years in a production manufacturing facility with emphasis on OEE and process improvements.
• Hands-on project management experience in a food-grade environment (FDA, GMP, HACCP) with high-speed packaging.
• Strong PLC/DCS controls knowledge and CAD tooling experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects focused on reliability and machine efficiency improvements.
• Perform root cause analysis to drive durable solutions and safety enhancements.
• Oversee maintenance effectiveness and data acquisition/analysis for manufacturing improvements.
• Mentor and train junior engineers and cross-functional teams.

Skills

Project management

OEE improvement

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Data analysis

Hands-on leadership

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Inventor

SolidWorks

Job description

CareerNerds, LLC is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer in Indianapolis to lead reliability and efficiency projects in a high-speed packaging environment. You will drive data-driven improvements, supervise maintenance, and mentor junior engineers while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

The role requires a strong background in OEE, lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and CAD tooling, with hands-on leadership and project management experience in a food-grade setting.