Manufacturing Project Engineer: Extrusion & Automation

Winpak; East Chicago (IN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Travel coverage

Disability coverage

Life insurance

Tuition assistance

Retirement plans

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Winpak Portion Packaging is seeking a Project Engineer to join the Maintenance team based in South Chicago Heights, Illinois. Reporting to the Manufacturing Engineering Manager, you will lead projects involving the design, development, automation, and improvement of extrusion systems, thermoforming equipment, and plant utilities.

This role requires coordinating with production, maintenance, contractors, and equipment vendors to drive projects from concept to implementation and ensure on-time,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related discipline.
• 3+ years of experience managing engineering projects in a manufacturing setting.
• Working knowledge of extrusion and thermoforming processes.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, and AutoCAD.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, project-management, and organizational skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with employees at all levels of the organization.
• Adherence to safety, GMP, sanitation, chemical control, and food-packaging quality requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead capital and process-improvement projects from concept through installation and closeout.
• Ensure designs meet specifications, are manufacturable, safe, and within estimated costs.
• Oversee fabrication, assembly, testing, and troubleshooting of equipment.
• Develop projects to improve productivity, reduce waste, and enhance film quality.
• Support equipment automation and other manufacturing-engineering initiatives.
• Prepare budgets and monitor spending; manage external contractors at the site.

Skills

Project management

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Office

Job description

Winpak Portion Packaging is seeking a Project Engineer to join the Maintenance team based in South Chicago Heights, Illinois. Reporting to the Manufacturing Engineering Manager, you will lead projects involving the design, development, automation, and improvement of extrusion systems, thermoforming equipment, and plant utilities.

This role requires coordinating with production, maintenance, contractors, and equipment vendors to drive projects from concept to implementation and ensure on-time,