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?

Manufacturing Manager – Aerospace & Defense | Phoenix, AZ | High-Mix Manufacturing

🏭 Manufacturing Manager

High-Mix, Low-Volume Aerospace Manufacturing

📍 Location: Phoenix, Arizona (Onsite)
🏭 Industry: Aerospace · Defense · Advanced Manufacturing
🧠 Level: Mid–Senior
👥 Management: Yes (Direct leadership responsibility)
✈️ Travel: Up to 10%
💼 Employment Type: Full-Time | Permanent
🛂 Visa Sponsorship: Not available
🔐 Export Controls: U.S. work authorization required

🚀 The Opportunity

A highly respected aerospace and defense technology organization is seeking a Manufacturing Manager to play a pivotal role in supporting advanced manufacturing operations in Arizona.

This role is ideal for a hands-on manufacturing leader who thrives in a high-mix, low-volume environment, enjoys solving complex production challenges, and is passionate about continuous improvement, automation, and developing high-performing technical teams.

You’ll be instrumental in both new product introduction (NPI) and the ongoing optimization of mature production programs—bridging engineering, operations, and quality to drive world-class manufacturing outcomes.

🎯 What You’ll Be Responsible For

• Lead qualification of manufacturing processes for new products and drive continuous improvement across existing operations

• Manage, mentor, and develop Manufacturing Technicians and Engineers

• Define and document manufacturing procedures, routing, and work instructions

• Establish time standards, cost estimates, and economic run quantities

• Evaluate, justify, and implement new manufacturing equipment and technologies

• Own and support automated manufacturing cells, improving stability and reducing labor variability

• Partner with engineering, quality, operations, and suppliers to resolve process issues

• Ensure manufacturability through drawing reviews and design-for-manufacturing input

• Support NC programming, tooling, fixturing, and program prove-outs

• Lead or support cost estimating and manufacturing input for new proposals

• Champion safety, compliance, and continuous improvement culture

🧩 Required Experience & Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in manufacturing engineering or operations

• 3+ years of direct people management experience

• Experience manufacturing circuit card assemblies (CCAs) and sensitive electronics

• Strong background in process engineering from raw material to finished goods

• Working knowledge of IPC and NASA manufacturing standards

• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills

⭐ Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

• Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma certification

• Hands-on experience setting up and operating SMT machines

🧠 What Sets You Apart

• Comfortable operating in non-routine, complex manufacturing environments

• Strong leadership presence with the ability to influence across disciplines

• Passion for automation, process optimization, and operational excellence

• Ability to think creatively and apply “out-of-the-box” solutions

• Proven track record of developing technical teams and driving results

💰 Compensation & Benefits

• Salary Range: $140,000 – $155,000 (Phoenix, AZ)

• Comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage

• Paid time off

• Retirement programs

• Annual bonus opportunities

• Employee stock purchase plan (where applicable)

• Relocation assistance may be available for the ideal candidate

Final compensation will be based on experience, skills, and overall fit.

🏢 Work Environment & Culture

• Fully onsite role in Phoenix, AZ

• Collaborative, performance-driven culture

• Engineers and leaders trusted to own outcomes

• Emphasis on integrity, accountability, and technical excellence

📌 Candidate Snapshot

Attribute

Details

Role

Manufacturing Manager

Industry

Aerospace / Defense

Location

Phoenix, AZ (Onsite)

Experience

5–7+ years

Management

Yes

Manufacturing Focus

Electronics / CCAs

Environment

High-mix, low-volume

✨ Why This Role Matters

This is a high-impact leadership role where your decisions directly influence product quality, production efficiency, and the success of advanced aerospace programs. You’ll be empowered to lead change, introduce new technologies, and build manufacturing processes that support mission-critical systems.