Senior Process Engineering Leader - Advanced Manufacturing

AJM Packaging Corporation

Southgate (MI)

On-site

USD 140,000 - 210,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance (BCBS)
Dental Insurance
401 K Retirement Plan (with SafeHarbor
Tuition Assistance
Employee Assistance/Wellness Program
Paid Vacations

Job summary

AJM Packaging Corporation in Southgate, MI is seeking an Advanced Manufacturing Process Engineering Leader to drive development and optimization of table-top product manufacturing processes across locations. You will lead automation strategy, benchmarking, and scale-up efforts, partnering with operations, engineering, suppliers, and leadership to deliver scalable, high-performance manufacturing systems.

The role emphasizes safety, quality, throughput, and OEE, with coaching of junior engineers

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering required.
  • Minimum 8 years hands-on experience with industrial machinery and advanced manufacturing techniques.
  • Experience leading cross-location manufacturing initiatives.
  • Knowledge of automation, PFMEA, ergonomics, and lean manufacturing.

Responsibilities

  • Lead development of advanced manufacturing strategies for new and existing table top products and conversion processes.
  • Develop scalable manufacturing concepts focusing on safety, quality, throughput, ergonomics, and cost.
  • Support manufacturing process optimization from concept through launch stabilization.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on cycle time reduction, labor optimization, equipment utilization, and operational stability.
  • Lead benchmarking activities across locations.
  • Research emerging manufacturing technologies, automation solutions, and best practices.

Skills

Advanced manufacturing
Automation strategy
Lean manufacturing
PFMEA
Line balancing
Ergonomics
Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Industrial Engineering
MBA or related advanced degree beneficial

Job description

AJM Packaging Corporation in Southgate, MI is seeking an Advanced Manufacturing Process Engineering Leader to drive development and optimization of table-top product manufacturing processes across locations. You will lead automation strategy, benchmarking, and scale-up efforts, partnering with operations, engineering, suppliers, and leadership to deliver scalable, high-performance manufacturing systems.

The role emphasizes safety, quality, throughput, and OEE, with coaching of junior engineers

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