Senior Manufacturing Process Improvement Engineer

Amcor LLC; Oshkosh (WI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision plans

Flexible time off

Tuition reimbursement

Discretionary annual bonus program

Job summary

Amcor LLC is seeking a Senior MPI Engineer to lead standardization and continuous improvement initiatives within their manufacturing processes in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. Candidates should have 7-10 years of experience and a Bachelor’s degree in engineering or industrial technology.

This role emphasizes improving safety, quality, and cost through strategic projects and require strong leadership and analytical skills. Competitive benefits include flexible time off, health plans, and a retirement savings plan.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of professional experience in a manufacturing organization.
• Training and experience in Lean methodologies, Black/Green belt, and Kaizen events.
• Exceptional analytical, interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Implement standardization & CI initiatives to improve safety, quality, and cost.
• Lead and manage project teams for cost savings over $1.0MM per year.
• Generate reporting tools for business area progress.

Skills

Lean methodologies

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or industrial technology

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Senior MPI Engineer - responsible for implementing and leading standardization and continuous improvement (CI) initiatives to enhance safety, service, quality, and cost within the manufacturing process.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement standardization & CI initiatives to improve safety, service, quality or cost.
• Provide process support of key manufacturing processes across plants.
• Identify and lead implementation of cost takeout opportunities through waste reduction, material substitutions and equipment modifications.
• Lead and participate in continuous improvement projects to achieve business objectives.
• Manage and/or lead project teams delivering a minimum of $1.0MM in cost savings per year.
• Assist in generating reporting tools and progress reporting for the assigned business area.
• Support the divisional MPI team and Plant Engineering projects.
• Communicate status of CI projects, including progress reports, barriers, and recommended solutions.
• Partner in analyzing and recommending technology changes to better position the business.
• Execute assigned CI projects and deliver metric improvements and benefits.
• Implement process standards such as start‑up/shut‑down procedures, resignation transitions, troubleshooting techniques, resin handling, machine operating conditions, QA standards.
• Understand and support CI methodology in all teams.
• Coach/mentor new process engineers and train team members.
• Engage with plant and business unit leadership on projects.
• Generate and implement critical manufacturing technology standards and operational methods for process engineers and operators.
• Lead process standardization efforts for safety, service, quality and cost.
• Achieve KPI goals, cost savings, and operational efficiencies defined by plant operational metrics.

Desired Qualifications

• 7‑10 years of professional experience in a manufacturing organization.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or industrial technology (preferred).
• Training and experience in Lean methodologies, Black/Green belt, and Kaizen events.
• Demonstrated ability to problem‑solve across a variety of business processes.
• Thorough understanding of business processes and process improvement.
• Exceptional analytical, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proven ability to achieve results through teams in a diverse work group.
• Ability to generate new ideas and innovations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and aptitude for learning additional applications.

What We Value

• Results orientation.
• Collaborative relationships.
• Strong communication skills.
• Analytical/problem‑solving skills.
• Business acumen.
• Change and thought leadership.
• Critical thinking and conflict resolution.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision plans.
• Flexible time off (starting at 80 hours paid time per year for full‑time salaried employees).
• Company‑paid holidays (starting at 8 days per year, varying by location).
• Wellbeing program and Employee Assistance Program.
• Health Savings Account / Flexible Spending Account.
• Life insurance, AD&D, short‑term & long‑term disability, and voluntary benefits.
• Paid parental leave.
• Retirement Savings Plan with company match.
• Tuition reimbursement (subject to approval).
• Discretionary annual bonus program (initial eligibility depends on hire date).

Equal Opportunity Employer – Amcor is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.