Manufacturing Engineer
Core
Drive improvements in efficiencies, quality, and cost through process improvements, technological advancements, and capital expenditures in a paper-converting equipment manufacturing environment.
Role type
Manufacturing Engineer (Continuous Improvement & Process Optimization)
Builds
Capital equipment for paper converting (corrugating, finishing, slitting, packaging, stationery, bookbinding, security documents)
Domain
Manufacturing Engineering / Paper Converting Industry
Required skills
Lean manufacturing principles, Six Sigma, root-cause analysis, A3 thinking, line balancing, value stream mapping, CAD/CAM, cost estimation, CapEx project management
Preferred skills
Bachelor's degree in engineering, Lean/Six Sigma certification, 3-5 years related experience
Technologies
AutoCAD, Microsoft Office (Excel, Visio), SQDC Boards, CNC program analysis
Responsibilities
Develop and improve assembly and manufacturing methods; Implement lean processes (5S, SMED, Kaizen); Lead mixed model flow lines and work cell design; Analyze space requirements and design equipment layouts; Estimate production times and costs for new products; Mentor team members in lean concepts; Utilize data for financial justification of capital expenditures.
Seniority
Mid-level (3-5 years experience)