Senior Packaging Engineer – Lean, High-Speed Filling & TPM

kdc/one, Groveport; Groveport (OH); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

Job summary

KDC-ONE Groveport, OH is seeking an experienced Manufacturing/Process Engineer to lead continuous improvement across high-speed filing and packaging lines. You will drive Lean/TPM, optimize OEE and throughput, and manage multi-million dollar capital projects from concept through validation.

The role requires a mechanical or industrial engineering background, 7+ years in manufacturing, and strong leadership, problem-solving, and project-management skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent experience; Mechanical or Industrial Engineering required.
• 7+ years of production/manufacturing experience, preferably in an FDA-regulated environment.
• Strong experience with high-speed filling and packaging equipment.
• Proven success improving OEE, throughput, reliability, and equipment performance.
• Solid Lean Manufacturing and hands-on continuous improvement experience.
• Experience managing capital projects, including projects up to $25M.
• Experience with equipment selection, FATs, installation, qualification, and validation.
• Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, blueprints, equipment manuals, and technical documentation.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, project management, communication, and leadership skills.
• Working knowledge of FDA cGMP and OSHA requirements.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills and experience with project/product costing.

Responsibilities

• Lead continuous improvement initiatives across filing and packaging operations.
• Identify opportunities to reduce downtime, improve OEE, increase throughput, and strengthen quality.
• Lead capital equipment projects from concept and competitive bidding through FAT, installation, qualification, and production validation.
• Manage equipment development and implementation for new products, processes, and capacity expansions.
• Develop project cost estimates, timelines, and implementation plans.
• Lead equipment and process qualification activities.
• Drive Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, and TPM initiatives.
• Partner with operations, maintenance, suppliers, customers, and other engineering teams to solve complex problems.
• Provide technical expertise during line trials and customer interactions.
• Mentor engineers and members of the Engineering & Maintenance organization.
• Develop training materials and support training for operators, mechanics, and line leads.
• Support cGMP, FDA, OSHA, and Health, Safety & Environmental initiatives.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Project management

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical or Industrial)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

KDC-ONE Groveport, OH is seeking an experienced Manufacturing/Process Engineer to lead continuous improvement across high-speed filing and packaging lines. You will drive Lean/TPM, optimize OEE and throughput, and manage multi-million dollar capital projects from concept through validation.

The role requires a mechanical or industrial engineering background, 7+ years in manufacturing, and strong leadership, problem-solving, and project-management skills.