Manufacturing Equipment Engineer

Responsibilities

• Analyze and optimize manufacturing processes to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and increase product quality.
• Develop, document, and maintain process standards to ensure consistency in production and compliance with quality control protocols.
• Collaborate with production teams to identify areas for improvement and implement process modifications to enhance safety, productivity, and sustainability.
• Design and execute process experiments to test new methods or materials, ensuring the scalability and efficiency of changes.
• Troubleshoot process issues on the production floor, working closely with operators, maintenance teams, and quality control personnel to identify root causes and implement solutions.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives, utilizing Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies to reduce costs and improve production throughput.
• Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs), including production efficiency, cycle times, yield rates, and downtime.
• Cook up with R&D and product development teams to scale up new product lines and introduce new processes into manufacturing.
• Train and mentor production staff on process improvements, new procedures, and best practices.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards in all process engineering activities.
• Evaluate the usage of robot/mechanization to improve safety, eliminate errors and increase performance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Chemical, or a related field).
• 3+ years of experience in process engineering or manufacturing, preferably in packaging or a similar industry.
• Strong knowledge of process improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, etc.).
• Proficiency in data analysis, statistical methods, and process optimization tools.
• Experience with CAD software and process simulation tools is a plus.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.
• Detail-oriented, with strong organizational and time management skills.
• Willingness to be hands-on with production equipment and processes to resolve issues.
• Knowledge of safety standards, environmental regulations, and quality control procedures is essential.