Manufacturing Engineer - Indiana
- Negotiable
- United States of America, United States of America
- Permanent
About the Role
You will have the opportunity to build your career in a collaborative and growth-oriented manufacturing environment that values innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement. The organization empowers employees to take ownership of their work and make meaningful contributions while fostering a positive and rewarding culture.
Fully onsite - North Indianapolis, Indiana.
$80K - $90K base salary + annual bonus.
Relocation is not available. Visa sponsorship is not available.
Job Summary
The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, and optimizing manufacturing processes and systems within a production facility to drive efficiency, product quality, and cost-effectiveness.
This position plays a key role in the production of high-quality plastic components and requires a strong understanding of manufacturing methods, materials, and quality standards. The role also involves cross-functional collaboration to meet production goals and support ongoing operational improvements.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and optimize manufacturing processes including extrusion, injection molding, assembly, and packaging
- Perform process validation and verification to ensure consistent product quality and compliance with industry standards
- Partner with product management and design engineering teams to improve manufacturability of new and existing products
- Identify and implement continuous improvement and cost reduction initiatives, including process enhancements and design modifications
- Collaborate with tooling and equipment teams to develop molds, dies, fixtures, and other production tools
- Evaluate product and tooling designs for manufacturability, cost efficiency, and maintainability
- Create work instructions for equipment setup and operation and support training initiatives
- Develop preventive maintenance plans for new and existing equipment
- Establish and maintain quality control procedures to ensure product consistency and regulatory compliance
- Work with quality teams to investigate and resolve defects, deviations, and non-conformances
- Manage projects including timelines, milestones, and deliverables
- Identify potential manufacturing risks and implement mitigation strategies
- Conduct root cause analysis and failure investigations to resolve production issues
- Support additional tasks as required
Required Skills & Abilities
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
- Effective collaboration, negotiation, and presentation capabilities
Education & Experience
- Associate’s degree required; Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Plastics Engineering, or related field preferred
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in manufacturing or engineering, ideally within plastics manufacturing
- Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered
- Hands-on knowledge of injection molding, extrusion, and related processes
- Experience with CAD software for tooling and fixture design
- Familiarity with quality standards and methodologies (e.g., ISO, ASTM)
- Project management experience is a plus
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
Physical Requirements
- Regularly required to stand, walk, and use hands to handle tools and materials
- Occasional bending, kneeling, twisting, and reaching
- Ability to push and pull carts and pallet jacks
- Must be able to lift up to 35 lbs regularly; assistance required for heavier loads
- Visual requirements include close, peripheral, and depth perception, as well as color recognition