Packaging Process Engineer — Lean, DOE & Six Sigma

Aptar; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Vacation

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life

Disability

Pet insurance

Wellness plan

Paid maternity/paternity leave

Job summary

Aptar in Wisconsin seeks a senior manufacturing/processing engineer with 10+ years in plastics to lead process optimization, monitor data, and drive improvements across equipment and tooling. The role requires DoE, SPC and Six Sigma proficiency to meet quality and output targets.

You will collaborate with development teams, suppliers, and cross-functional groups to implement robust processes and productivity gains.

Qualifications

• Must have 10+ years of technical plastics experience or an equivalent mix of education and experience.
• Knowledge of design of experiments and six sigma tools for CI and root cause analysis.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and understand quality systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide training for technicians and supervisors across all shifts.
• Monitor and analyze processes using monitoring systems; define capabilities and improvements.
• Perform Design of Experiments and apply SPC to optimize processes.
• Troubleshoot equipment, tools and processes; establish process variables and tolerances.
• Lead cross-functional teams to develop and implement permanent corrective actions.
• Identify cost-out opportunities and coordinate with vendors to resolve issues.

Education

High School diploma

Associate or Bachelor’s degree preferred

10+ years’ technical experience in plastics

Design of Experiments

Six sigma tools (CI & RCA)

Ability to read and interpret blueprints

Job description

Aptar in Wisconsin seeks a senior manufacturing/processing engineer with 10+ years in plastics to lead process optimization, monitor data, and drive improvements across equipment and tooling. The role requires DoE, SPC and Six Sigma proficiency to meet quality and output targets.

You will collaborate with development teams, suppliers, and cross-functional groups to implement robust processes and productivity gains.