Industrial Engineer III (Packaging) – Manufacturing, SAP, Lean, Material Flow | Eagle, WI

Industrial Engineer III – Packaging

📍 Location: Eagle, Wisconsin (Onsite)
💼 Employment Type: Full-Time
🎓 Education: Bachelor’s Degree required (Engineering or Industrial Technology)
📈 Experience Level: Mid-Senior
🕒 Experience Required: 5–7+ years
🌎 Visa Sponsorship: Not available
🚚 Relocation Assistance: Not available
✈️ Travel: ~10% (occasional regional travel)

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Industrial Engineer III (Packaging) to lead the development and optimization of supplier packaging and material presentation strategies for manufacturing operations.

This role is critical in ensuring efficient material flow, cost optimization, and protection of components during transit, working closely with cross-functional teams across engineering, supply chain, logistics, and manufacturing.

Key Responsibilities

Packaging Strategy & Optimization

• Develop and implement supplier packaging standards and policies

• Design packaging solutions to protect materials during transport and handling

• Create packaging models supporting:

• Plan for Every Part (PFEP)

• Total Cost of Ownership (TCO)

• Establish monitoring systems to ensure supplier compliance

Continuous Improvement & Operational Excellence

• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and reduce costs

• Optimize material flow, layouts, and processes to improve operational performance

• Implement lean principles and demand-driven strategies (flexibility, speed, responsiveness)

• Identify and drive innovative solutions to improve business outcomes

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with engineering, quality, supply chain, logistics, and manufacturing teams

• Work closely with shop floor personnel to improve processes and systems

• Support new product introduction (NPI) by ensuring correct packaging specifications

Process Development & Documentation

• Develop and validate:

• Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

• Work Instructions

• Test methods and capability studies

• Provide training and guidance on packaging processes

• Ensure proper material preservation standards for service requirements

Supplier & Material Flow Management

• Travel to supplier locations to assess inbound material handling and packaging needs

• Design processes for inter-facility material transfers (e.g., sheet metal components)

• Ensure materials arrive production-ready (paint, storage, assembly, etc.)

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Industrial Technology

• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing or industrial engineering environments

• Experience with process improvement and material flow optimization

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities

• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with ERP systems (SAP / SAP Business Objects)

• Proficiency in CAD tools (AutoCAD, SolidWorks, ProE)

• Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles

• Experience in high-mix/low-volume and high-volume/low-mix environments

• Background in project management (certification preferred)

• Experience in training, coaching, or mentoring teams

• Strong statistical analysis skills

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a hands-on industrial/packaging engineer who:

• Has strong experience in material handling and supplier packaging design

• Understands manufacturing environments and inter-facility logistics

• Can develop practical, scalable packaging solutions (not consumer packaging)

• Is comfortable working both strategically and on the shop floor

• Has experience creating processes to protect industrial components in transit

• Thrives in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment

Physical Requirements

• Regular standing, walking, and use of hands

• Occasional lifting (25–50 lbs)

• Periods of computer-based work

• Occasional bending, reaching, and shop floor activity

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package

• Health, dental, and vision coverage

• Retirement plans

• Paid time off

• Additional employee benefits

Screening Questions

• Can you describe your experience with material planning, packaging, and delivery workflows?

• Have you created work instructions or SOPs for packaging or manufacturing processes?

• What experience do you have with ERP systems (e.g., SAP)?

• How have you collaborated with production teams to improve processes?

• What is driving your interest in a new opportunity?

Industrial Engineer | Lean Manufacturing | Millsboro, DE | $85K–$125K | Food & Beverage

⚙️ Industrial Engineer

📍 Millsboro, DE | Onsite | Food & Beverages Industry
📅 Full-time | Engineering – Process Optimization

💰 Salary: $85,690 – $125,000
✨ Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package
🚚 Relocation: Possible for the ideal candidate
🧳 Travel: Occasional

🚀 About the Role

We’re seeking an Industrial Engineer to take a lead role in process optimization and lean manufacturing initiatives within a protein processing facility. This mid-level position will drive efficiency improvement projects, implement Six Sigma methodologies, and provide technical expertise to enhance productivity, reduce costs, and improve reliability.

This is a hands-on, impactful role where you’ll collaborate with operations, maintenance, and project teams to deliver measurable improvements in yield, capacity, and overall performance.

🛠️ Key Responsibilities

• Lead efficiency improvement projects, analyzing production workflows and eliminating bottlenecks.

• Conduct root cause analysis and design process modifications for better productivity.

• Implement Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Manage cost-reduction and capacity layout projects.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to reduce downtime and improve yields.

• Develop and maintain labor standards and best practices.

• Provide technical guidance and reporting on assigned projects, ensuring they are delivered on time and within budget.

• Enforce safety, quality, and ergonomic standards in all projects.

🎯 Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering (preferred).

• 2+ years’ experience working in a poultry or protein processing plant in an industrial engineering role.

• 3–5 years of relevant process engineering/continuous improvement experience.

• Proficiency in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and process optimization tools.

• Strong AutoCAD skills.

• Demonstrated problem-solving, project management, and collaboration skills.

• Ability to troubleshoot and re-design existing systems in a manufacturing environment.

✅ Preferred Experience

• Direct experience in protein manufacturing, with poultry industry experience strongly preferred.

• Experience with ergonomics, safety standards, and continuous improvement in production settings.

• Background in both office and plant floor environments (processing, hatchery, feed mill, wastewater facility).

📌 Interview Process

• Recruiter Screen

• Hiring Manager Interview

• Onsite Interview

🏆 Why Apply?

This role is a fantastic opportunity for an Industrial Engineer ready to take ownership of efficiency, cost reduction, and lean transformation projects in a fast-paced production environment. If you thrive on problem-solving, driving measurable improvements, and working hands-on in the protein industry, this role will allow you to make a meaningful impact.

Senior Manufacturing Engineer – Aerospace & Defense | Elma Center, NY

Position: Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Location: Elma Center, New York, United States
Travel: Occasionally
Employment Type: Full-Time
Base Salary:  USD $90,000 to $145,000

About the Role

Our client, a leader in aerospace and defense manufacturing, is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to support the Prismatic (Complex Milling) Manufacturing Group. This position focuses on developing new manufacturing processes, optimizing existing production programs, and driving continuous improvement efforts.

This role combines hands-on shop interaction with office-based assignments, requiring technical expertise, innovative thinking, and project leadership skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate and implement new and emerging manufacturing technologies.

• Lead Design for Manufacturing efforts for new and existing programs.

• Develop manufacturing procedures, operation sequences, tooling, and gauge lists.

• Create and prove out CNC programs and detailed work instructions for complex milled parts.

• Support and enhance existing production processes with a focus on continuous improvement.

• Prepare and update engineered time standards, economic run quantities, and cost estimates.

• Oversee capital equipment evaluation, purchasing, and implementation.

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including engineers, technicians, operations, and quality personnel.

• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to other engineers.

• Support automated manufacturing cells and drive process stability to reduce human factor variation.

• Handle project leadership responsibilities as assigned by the Group Lead or Manufacturing Engineering Manager.

What We’re Looking For

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

• Minimum of 5 years of manufacturing engineering experience with milled parts.

• At least 5 years of hands-on CNC machining experience.

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in CAD/CAM and G&M Code programming (Siemens NX preferred).

• Strong knowledge of cutting tools, workholding, and automation tooling.

• Expertise in 5-axis machining center programming.

• Familiarity with a variety of aerospace materials (aluminum, titanium, stainless steel, etc.).

• Blueprint reading and GD&T proficiency.

Additional Skills:

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

• Strong computer skills, including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and MS Project.

• Leadership in developing automated and advanced manufacturing systems.

• Experience in lean manufacturing and standardized work methodologies (Lean certification is a plus).

Ideal Candidate Attributes

• A progressive thinker and self-starter, eager to advance methodologies and technologies.

• Excellent communication and documentation skills.

• Ability to mentor others and lead by example.

Benefits of Joining Our Client

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits starting on day one.

• Flexible planned vacation.

• 401K with matching, profit sharing, and employee stock purchase options.

• Tuition reimbursement program.

• Inclusive company culture with opportunities for growth and innovation.

This position requires U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent residency due to export-controlled information access.

Take the opportunity to join a cutting-edge organization and contribute to the development of innovative manufacturing processes that support critical aerospace and defense applications.