Manufacturing Process Engineer

AJM Packaging Corporation; Southgate (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

401 K Retirement Plan

Tuition Assistance

Paid Vacations

Job summary

AJM Packaging Corporation, a leading American manufacturer of paper products in the Metropolitan Detroit area, seeks a Manufacturing Process Engineer. You will improve processes, equipment uptime and production flow, gaining experience across plant operations in a fast-paced setting.

This role emphasizes problem solving, continuous improvement, and hands-on engineering work on machinery and production lines. On-site position with opportunities for growth within the company.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, or related field.
• 1–5 years hands-on manufacturing experience with equipment and machinery improvements.

Responsibilities

• Lead and complete manufacturing, process, and machinery projects for optimization and quality at the source.
• Apply Continuous Improvement, Six Sigma and Lean principles; develop SOPs and visual aids.
• Feasibility studies for paper conversion machinery and related equipment.
• Analyze layout, flow, and methods to improve efficiency, quality and cost.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions to improve equipment reliability.
• Use CMMS and predictive tools to diagnose performance and reliability issues.
• Collaborate with maintenance to audit and maintain Critical Process Equipment (CPE).
• Support safety and environmental goals and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Manufacturing process improvement

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Operations Management

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Project

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

AJM Packaging Corporation – Metropolitan Detroit Area

Position Overview

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 and 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.

• Medical Insurance (BCBS)
• Dental Insurance
• 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)

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.