Manufacturing Engineer
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Indianapolis, IN · Posted October 23, 2026
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About the job
Manufacturing Engineer
Our client is recognized worldwide for the highest level of product quality within their industry discipline. Due to continued organizational growth we are seeking an individual with extensive Aseptic Bottling and Packaging expertise for the role of Manufacturing Engineer. As the Manufacturing Engineer you will be tasked with the developing and leading projects focused upon reliability, machine efficiency improvement, root cause analysis, safety and increased maintenance effectiveness. Achieving these improvements will revolve around data acquisition and analysis for implementation in the manufacturing effort to reduce cost, increase capacity. Your ability to teach and train junior engineers and cross-functional teams in a collaborative fashion will be required.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering is required: Mechanical, Chemical or Manufacturing Engineering preferred.
Minimum of 7-10 years of engineering experience in a production manufacturing facility with emphasis on OEE and Manufacturing process improvements, Process & Equipment Design, and Project management.
Experience managing projects and being a hands-on leader
Experience in a food grade environment (FDA, GMP’s, HACCP) with high-speed packaging equipment preferred
Excellent computer skills, extensive Process and Packaging equipment design and operation, automation and controls (PLC, DCS, etc.) knowledge.
Experience with lean manufacturing and Six Sigma tools
Familiar with AutoCad/Inventor/Solid works