Manufacturing Process Engineer: Uptime & Process Optimization

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 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.