Packaging Innovation & Reliability 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

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.