The Manufacturing Engineer position is accountable for planning, developing, designing, and coordinating manufacturing improvements in assigned Small Packaging – Metal facilities. Specific accountabilities include: evaluating manufacturing processes to improve product quality, process efficiency, and machine reliability; improving workflow; validating implemented improvements; preparing manufacturing process documentation; and conducting failure analyses. Responsibilities: • Manage activities of cost reduction projects – write AFE update reports. • Monitor and improve machine processes, develop work instructions, and train employees. • Improve OEE across the plant by using downtime tracking tools and creating Pareto charts of downtime events. • Experience with IIOT or Industry 4.0 to collect data with the latest technology of integrated downtime tracking tools. • Participate in implementing safety improvements. • Evaluate and improve manufacturing processes by designing and conducting research programs. • Assist in determining root causes and provide corrective action for customer product complaints. • Participate in projects that support reducing downtime and scrap. • Organize, plan, and commission new or modified production lines. • Investigate operational problems affecting production in a systematic and methodical manner. • Validate implemented manufacturing process improvements to ensure desired results and sustainability. • Develop appropriate manufacturing process documentation for integration into the company’s quality system. • Provide training to operators, supervisors, and managers on new or modified processes. Requirements: • Bachelor’s Degree in an engineering discipline; preferably manufacturing, mechanical, or industrial. • Recent Engineering graduate with 2 years’ or more experience in Engineering or Manufacturing functions. • Working knowledge of high-volume manufacturing. • Working knowledge of manufacturing and quality improvement methods, including Lean Manufacturing concepts. • Desired attainment of nationally recognized certification in manufacturing engineering, such as AME or SME. • Must be a self-starter with the ability to work alone or in a team environment with limited supervision. • Excellent computer and data analysis skills. Candidate must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. • SAP & Data Analysis (such as Minitab) experience is a plus.