Manufacturing Engineer

About Packsize

Packsize is an automation company that enables more efficient and sustainable packaging process flows from packing to unboxing. We're propelling our customers and the industry forward, always looking to innovate and improve. Because, to us, packaging is about much more than a box, it's about delivering what's right, for our customers, for their customers and our planet.

About The Role

As a Manufacturing Engineer at Packsize, you play a key role in strengthening our manufacturing capabilities and supporting the industrialization of innovative, customer-driven packaging solutions. You will work at the intersection of product development, manufacturing, and supply chain, ensuring new and existing products are designed and produced efficiently, cost-effectively, and at the highest quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute industrialization, improvement, and investment projects for new and existing products
• Analyze and influence product designs early in the development process to ensure manufacturability, assembly efficiency, quality, and cost targets
• Design, implement, and optimize manufacturing and assembly processes using Lean and Six Sigma principles
• Support the transition from product development to manufacturing, including prototype builds and process validation
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing operations, identifying root causes and implementing sustainable solutions
• Initiate and manage engineering changes (ECNs/CNs), assessing their impact on manufacturing, cost, quality, and lifecycle performance
• Collaborate closely with R&D, Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, and external suppliers
• Monitor and report on project progress, milestones, and results
• Stay current with trends and developments in manufacturing technologies and production methods, sharing insights with stakeholders

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field
• Fluent in English (written and spoken)
• Several years of relevant experience in manufacturing engineering, industrialization, or process engineering
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing and assembly processes, preferably in a high-mix or engineered-to-order environment
• Proven experience applying Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies (Green Belt required)
• Ability to influence product and process design decisions through technical expertise
• Strong project management skills and experience working in cross-functional teams
• Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Clear and convincing communication skills in a multidisciplinary environment

Qualifications

• Nice to have: Experience in capital investment projects and production line design, Experience with SAP and manufacturing-related IT systems, Six Sigma Black Belt training or certification, Ability to speak Dutch and Frisian

Skills

• Technical expertise in manufacturing and assembly processes
• Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies
• Project management and cross-functional collaboration
• Problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Communication skills

Benefits

At Packsize, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage; a 401(k) retirement plan; Paid Time Off; Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts (HSA/FSA); and life and disability insurance. Additional voluntary benefits include critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident, and legal/ID theft protection. We also provide access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support your overall well-being.

Pay

Compensation details will be determined based on the role being offered, the associated responsibilities, the candidate's prior work experience, education/training, and any special skills.

Schedule

Details on the schedule will be provided upon extension of an offer.