Manufacturing Process Engineer

AJM Packaging Corporation; Southgate (MI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance (BCBS)

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401K Retirement Plan (with match)

Tuition Assistance

Employee Wellness Program

Job summary

AJM Packaging Corporation in Michigan is seeking a Manufacturing Process Engineer to join our team. You will lead process and machinery projects, apply continuous improvement principles, and improve equipment reliability and production flow.

You will analyze OEE and MTBF, collaborate with maintenance, develop SOPs, and support cost reduction while ensuring safety. The role offers hands-on growth in a fast-paced paper products manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, or related experience.
• 1-5 years of hands on experience in manufacturing dealing with equipment and machinery improvements.
• Experience with AutoCAD, MS Project, Word, Excel, and Outlook, plus shop floor software is preferred.
• Six Sigma and/or Lean Manufacturing experience preferred.
• Travel willingness and ability to work on a manufacturing floor.

Responsibilities

• Lead and complete manufacturing, process and machinery projects in equipment optimization.
• Apply Continuous Improvement, Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing to SOPs and flow improvements.
• Conduct feasibility studies for paper conversion machinery and related equipment.
• Analyze machinery, layouts, and methods to boost efficiency and reduce costs.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions to improve reliability and uptime.
• Diagnose equipment issues and optimize using CMMS and predictive tools.
• Collaborate with maintenance to audit and maintain Critical Process Equipment.
• Maintain safety and environmental compliance while solving process difficulties.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Continuous improvement

Lean manufacturing

Education

Mechanical Engineering degree

Industrial Engineering degree

Operations Management degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Shop floor software

Maintenance work order systems

Job description

AJM Packaging Corporation, one of America’s leading manufacturers of paper products, including paper plates, cups, bowls and bags, is seeking a Manufacturing Process Engineer to join our team. If you’re early in your engineering career, love understanding how machines work and get energized by solving tough mechanical challenges, improving plant equipment, machine reliability and production processes, AJM is the place to grow your career. This individual will play a key role and gain valuable developmental experience in improving processes and product flow, optimizing production efficiency and machine uptime, and driving innovation in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Assigned projects will give the individual exposure to all facets of plant operations leading to many career path opportunities.

Responsibilities & Duties –

• Participate, lead and complete manufacturing, process and machinery projects of varying sizes and durations in equipment optimization, reliability, and driving quality at the source
• Incorporate Continuous Improvement, Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing principles into projects and operations including but not limited to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), visual aids for key equipment and processes, improving flow through value stream mapping, driving quality at the source via Practical Problem Solving
• Conduct feasibility studies for paper conversion machinery and related equipment
• Analyze machinery, equipment, floor space, layouts, and manufacturing methods to increase efficiency, quality, and cost reduction
• Analyze OEE, MTBF and MTBR. Assess breakdowns and critical equipment needs
• Solve complex problems in a way that sustainably delivers step change improvements in uptime and machine reliability. Lead root cause analysis, failure tracking, and corrective action implementation to improve equipment reliability
• Diagnose equipment issues and optimize performance using CMMS, and related predictive tools
• Work collaboratively with site maintenance teams to establish a Critical Process Equipment (CPE) Program to ensure all CPE items are audited and well-maintained
• Maintain safety, environmental and manufacturing effectiveness through daily troubleshooting and resolution of process difficulties
• Perform all other duties as assigned by management

Minimum Requirements –

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, or related experience
• 1-5 years of hands on experience in manufacturing dealing with equipment and machinery improvements (Internships will be considered as experience)
• Experience with programs such as AutoCAD, Microsoft Project, Word, Excel, and Outlook as well as experience with manufacturing systems such as shop floor software, maintenance work order systems, etc. is preferred
• Six Sigma, and/or Lean Manufacturing experience preferred
• Knowledge of project management principles
• Experience collaborating cross-functionally to achieve desired results
• Highly comfortable working on a manufacturing floor
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to think “outside the box”
• Excellent organizational, written, and oral communication skills
• Must be able to travel

Benefits –

At AJM, our comprehensive “Cafeteria Benefits Plan” and “Flexible Spending Arrangement” (FSA), truly sets us apart from the competition. Under the cafeteria plan you’ll receive a comprehensive package of company paid medical, dental, optical, life and disability insurance coverage.

Summary of Benefits –

• Medical Insurance (BCBS)
• Optical Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Cafeteria Benefits Plan
• Flexible Spending Agreement
• Health Savings Account
• Child & Dependent Care Savings Account
• 401 K Retirement Plan (with Safe Harbor Company Match)
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Assistance/Wellness Program
• Paid Vacations
• Paid Holiday
• Paid Sick & Personal Time
• Professional Development Program (AJM University)

About Us -

AJM was originally founded as a distributor of commercial paper, plastic and foil packaging products and related cleaning, janitorial and order processing supplies, and equipment by three (3) Detroit area brothers operating out of a small warehouse in Detroit’s Eastern Market. In 1957 they built and moved into slightly larger quarters on Detroit’s southwest side, where, for the very first time, they began manufacturing their own products. Over the ensuing decades, AJM gradually evolved from its broadline distributor beginnings into a major paper products manufacturer, today employing nearly 3,000 people and operating eight (8) manufacturing and five (5) warehouse/distribution facilities strategically located throughout the United States.

Some things have undoubtedly changed since AJM was founded, but the company’s commitment to its customers and employees, alike, has not wavered and is deeply embedded in its DNA. So, too, is the founding brothers’ entrepreneurial spirit, “can do” attitude and singular focus on the value proposition that has fueled the company’s success from the very beginning. We’re still family owned and operated, still manufacturing our products in the good old USA and still providing our customers with the same reliable service and quality products they’ve come to expect from AJM for more than 75 years now.

At AJM, we realize we will only go as far as our employees can take us and, for that reason, we invest millions of dollars every year on both classroom and on-the-job training to develop our employees’ skills and promote a culture of learning and continuous improvement. There are no barriers to impede your progress here and no ceilings to halt your advance. You’ll control your own destiny, and we will help you reach your full potential with both in-house development programs and tuition reimbursement for undergraduate and graduate level college studies. Join our team and see where your AJM journey takes you!

For More Information

Visit our website at www.ajmpack.com

AJM Packaging Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, or other legally protected status

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