Manufacturing Process Engineer

AJM Packaging Corporation

Southgate (MI)

On-site

USD 65,000 - 90,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Optical Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401 K Retirement Plan

Tuition Assistance

Employee Wellness Program

Paid Vacations

Paid Holidays

Job summary

AJM Packaging Corporation seeks a Manufacturing Process Engineer to improve processes and product flow, optimize production efficiency and machine uptime in a fast-paced plant environment.

Ideal candidate has 1–5 years in manufacturing, familiarity with AutoCAD and shop floor systems, and experience with Six Sigma or Lean methods. Travel may be required and growth opportunities are strong.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, or related field.
1–5 years of hands-on experience in manufacturing equipment improvements.
Experience with AutoCAD and shop floor software is preferred.
Six Sigma and/or Lean Manufacturing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead and complete manufacturing, process and machinery projects for optimization and quality at the source.
Apply Continuous Improvement, Six Sigma and Lean principles including SOPs and flow improvement.
Conduct feasibility studies for paper conversion machinery.
Analyze machinery, layouts and methods to boost efficiency and reduce costs.
Analyze OEE, MTBF and MTBR; address breakdowns and critical needs.
Lead root-cause analysis and corrective actions to improve reliability.
Diagnose equipment issues and optimize with CMMS and predictive tools.
Collaborate with maintenance to audit and maintain Critical Process Equipment.
Maintain safety and manufacturing effectiveness through daily troubleshooting.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Continuous Improvement

Six Sigma

Lean Manufacturing

Root Cause Analysis

OEE Analysis

MTBF/MTBR

Cross-functional Collaboration

Problem Solving

Strong Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Industrial Engineering or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Shop Floor Software

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.

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