Packaging Process Engineer - Lean, Automation & Throughput

ALTENLOH BRINCK & CO US INC (SPAX, TRUFAST, & TRUF; Pioneer (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

PTO

401k match

Boot reimbursement

Quarterly incentive program

Job summary

Altenloh, Brinck & Co. US, Inc. is seeking a Process Engineer - Packaging Operations in Pioneer, OH. The role focuses on improving packaging lines—from small retail packs to large-format bucket packaging—driving safety, throughput, and cost efficiency.

You will lead packaging workflow, equipment performance, and automation upgrades while partnering with production, maintenance, quality, and vendors to achieve sustainable gains in output and reliability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Engineering Technology, or related field.
• 3+ years in manufacturing, process engineering, or packaging operations.
• Lean Six Sigma knowledge; Green or Black Belt preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capability with a hands-on approach.

Responsibilities

• Packaging Process Optimization: work with operations to analyze line performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement improvements to increase throughput and reduce costs.
• Equipment & Automation: lead automation projects including vendor selection, design reviews, installation, commissioning, and ROI validation.
• Continuous Improvement & Data: conduct structured root-cause analysis (5-Why, Fishbone, DMAIC) to resolve issues and drive improvements.
• Training and Documentation: develop standard work, guides, and training materials; onboard and upskill packaging teams.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

Automation experience

Problem solving

Mechanical aptitude

CAD (SolidWorks)

Excel

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Engineering Technology, or related field

Tools

SolidWorks

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Altenloh, Brinck & Co. US, Inc. is seeking a Process Engineer - Packaging Operations in Pioneer, OH. The role focuses on improving packaging lines—from small retail packs to large-format bucket packaging—driving safety, throughput, and cost efficiency.

You will lead packaging workflow, equipment performance, and automation upgrades while partnering with production, maintenance, quality, and vendors to achieve sustainable gains in output and reliability.