Packaging Improvement Engineer

Insight Global; Battle Creek (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking a Packaging Improvement Engineer to join our manufacturing team in Battle Creek, Michigan. You will start up, commission, and stabilize packaging equipment and drive continuous improvement across packaging operations.

You will collect downtime and performance data, perform root-cause investigations, develop operating procedures, and help train maintenance and production staff to raise OEE and reduce waste.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical/packaging/industrial/manufacturing engineering or related field.
• 0-2 years of manufacturing experience (internships/co-ops acceptable).
• Experience using Microsoft Excel for data analysis and reporting.
• Experience collecting, analyzing, and reporting operational, manufacturing, or engineering performance data.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, equipment troubleshooting, and root cause problem-solving methodologies.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, TPM, Continuous Improvement, or Six Sigma principles.

Responsibilities

• Support startup and stabilization of packaging equipment.
• Track and drive completion of line improvement actions.
• Collect and analyze downtime and performance data.
• Participate in root cause investigations.
• Assist with development of operating standards, training materials, and maintenance practices.
• Act as liaison between production and engineering teams to execute CI initiatives.

Skills

Data analysis

Root cause analysis

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Packaging engineering knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Packaging Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related engineering discipline

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

The Packaging Improvement Engineer supports packaging line startup, commissioning, reliability, and continuous improvement initiatives within a manufacturing environment. This role works directly with operations, maintenance, engineering, contractors, and project teams to improve packaging line performance through equipment troubleshooting, action item coordination, data analysis, and implementation of process improvements.

Responsibilities include supporting startup and stabilization of packaging equipment, tracking and driving completion of line improvement actions, collecting and analyzing downtime and performance data, participating in root cause investigations, and assisting with the development of operational standards, training materials, and maintenance practices. The Packaging Improvement Engineer also serves as a key liaison between production and engineering teams, ensuring effective communication, issue resolution, and execution of continuous improvement initiatives across packaging operations.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Packaging Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• 0-2 years of manufacturing experience, including internships, co-ops, engineering projects, or full-time experience.
• Experience using Microsoft Excel for data analysis and reporting.
• Experience collecting, analyzing, and reporting operational, manufacturing, or engineering performance data.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, equipment troubleshooting, and root cause problem-solving methodologies.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, TPM, Continuous Improvement, or Six Sigma principles.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting manufacturing startup, commissioning, or equipment installation projects.
• Experience with automated packaging equipment, conveyors, case packers, palletizers, wrappers, robotics, or material handling systems.
• Experience creating operating procedures, standard work documentation, or technical training materials.
• Experience with manufacturing performance metrics including downtime, waste, OEE, and throughput analysis