Packaging Process Engineer: Lean, Automation & Throughput

Altenloh, Brinck & Co. US, Inc.; Pioneer (OH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free medical, dental, and vision after

$2,000 employee referral bonus

Paid Time Off (PTO)

401(k) company match after 6 months

Quarterly Incentive Program

Continuous improvement opportunities

Job summary

Altenloh, Brinck & Co. US, Inc. in Pioneer, Ohio, is seeking a hands-on Process Engineer – Packaging Operations. You will influence packaging line performance from small retail to large-format bucket packaging, working on automation, line balancing, and waste reduction.

The role emphasizes problem-solving, equipment integration, and collaboration with operations, maintenance, quality, and engineering to turn ideas into measurable improvements on the production floor.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in manufacturing, process engineering, packaging operations, or related field.
• Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing engineering, Industrial Engineering, Engineering Technology, or related discipline.
• Working knowledge of Lean and Six Sigma principles; Green or Black Belt certification preferred.
• Experience with automation, equipment integration, and process improvement.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a hands-on approach.
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to troubleshoot manufacturing equipment.
• Proficiency with 3D CAD software; SolidWorks preferred.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel.
• Experience managing capital, equipment, or automation projects.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; organizational skills and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Optimize packaging processes to improve line performance.
• Lead equipment and automation improvements including vendor selection, design reviews, installation, commissioning, and ROI validation.
• Develop and maintain equipment specifications, acceptance criteria, and technical documentation.
• Partner with maintenance to troubleshoot chronic equipment issues and improve preventative maintenance strategies.
• Use structured problem-solving tools (5-Why, Fishbone, DMAIC) to identify root causes.
• Collaborate with operators, team leads, maintenance, quality, and engineering to develop sustainable solutions.
• Lead projects to improve safety, throughput, labor efficiency, quality, reliability, and packaging performance.
• Help standardize successful improvements across packaging operations.
• Create standard work, job aids, troubleshooting guides, and training materials.
• Train operators and team leads on new processes, methods, and equipment.
• Support onboarding and ongoing skill development for packaging team members.
• Build strong partnerships across production, engineering, maintenance, quality, and external vendors.

Skills

Process optimization

Lean Six Sigma

Data analysis

Automation

Team collaboration

Education

B.S. in Manufacturing Eng

Engineering Technology degree

Tools

SolidWorks

Excel

Automation software

Job description

Altenloh, Brinck & Co. US, Inc. in Pioneer, Ohio, is seeking a hands-on Process Engineer – Packaging Operations. You will influence packaging line performance from small retail to large-format bucket packaging, working on automation, line balancing, and waste reduction.

The role emphasizes problem-solving, equipment integration, and collaboration with operations, maintenance, quality, and engineering to turn ideas into measurable improvements on the production floor.