Manufacturing Engineer, Soldworks Pretium-Packaging... – Posted by Roland DIBO

Design Engine; Sterling Heights (MI); Remote; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Full-Time Manufacturing Engineer to enhance efficiency in a multi-site manufacturing network. The ideal candidate will have strong skills in AutoCAD and SolidWorks, and experience in leading cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD required, SolidWorks a plus.
• Prior exposure to the plastics industry is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Champion continuous improvement initiatives across all sites.
• Lead new product projects from design to production validation.
• Guide plants through operational enhancements and standard SOPs.

Skills

Operational problem-solving

Cross-functional leadership

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Job description

Full-Time Manufacturing Engineer, SolidWorks

Are you ready to take your engineering career to the next level? Pretium Packaging, a leader in custom plastic packaging solutions, is seeking a results-driven and energized Manufacturing Engineer to drive standardization, innovation, and performance across our multi-site manufacturing network. This is your opportunity to be at the heart of continuous improvement, process excellence, and engineering leadership while shaping the future of sustainable packaging solutions.

What You’ll Be Responsible For:

As a Manufacturing Engineer, you’ll serve as a critical liaison between our plants and corporate engineering, leading initiatives that optimize performance, elevate safety standards, and create consistency across the network.

• Champion continuous improvement across all sites with a strong focus on efficiency, safety, and performance.
• Lead 5S implementations and help foster a culture of visual organization and workplace discipline.
• Partner with local plant teams to standardize tooling, equipment, and operational processes across sites.
• Serve as the go-to resource for root cause analysis (RCA) and provide hands-on support to plant maintenance teams.
• Guide plants through operational enhancements, including labor optimization, changeover improvements, and scrap reduction.
• Build and nurture vendor relationships, ensuring high standards and consistent service from contractors and suppliers.
• Lead new product projects from initial design through to final production validation, owning the process every step of the way.
• Develop and champion SMED (Single-Minute Exchange of Dies) programs to reduce downtime and improve flexibility.
• Assist each site in building, maintaining, and controlling standardized SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures).
• Ensure all engineering practices meet safety and regulatory compliance standards.

What You’ll Bring:

• 3+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and projects
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
• Experience with AutoCAD required, SolidWorks a plus
• Prior exposure to the plastics industry is a strong advantage
• Inspiring and engaging teams to achieve ambitious goals
• Operational problem-solving and delivering sustainable results
• Deep understanding of asset care and reliability engineering
• Ability to set strategic direction and execute tactical improvements
• High attention to detail and organizational skills
• Solid business acumen and operational insight

Location:

Sterling Heights, MI / Remote

Type:

Full-Time

Ready to Engineer a Better Tomorrow?

If you’re passionate about making manufacturing smarter, faster, and more efficient—while being part of a collaborative and forward-thinking team, Pretium Packaging wants to hear from you!

Apply now and help us shape the future of packaging innovation.

This role requires advanced SolidWorks skills and AutoCAD experience. Enhance your expertise with Design-Engine’s dynamic training courses on plastic parts and design.

This is a two-day or week-long Plastic Part design course using your specific engineering CAD tool Creo or SolidWorks.