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?

Supplier Technical Engineer – Supplier Quality & Process Improvement (On-site, San Diego)

⚙️ Supplier Technical Engineer

📍 Location: San Diego, CA (On-site)
💼 Employment Type: Full-Time
🏭 Industry: Energy
📦 Function: Supply Chain / Supplier Quality
🛂 Visa Sponsorship: Not available
🎯 Level: Associate (2–5 years’ experience)

🌟 About the Role

We are seeking a Supplier Technical Engineer to support supplier quality, process reliability, and continuous improvement across a global supply chain. This role plays a critical part in ensuring supplier performance meets high technical and quality standards while partnering closely with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to resolve issues and drive long-term improvements.

If you enjoy working at the intersection of engineering, quality, and supplier collaboration, this is a strong opportunity to build impact early in your career.

🔧 Key Responsibilities

• Support resolution of supplier-related quality issues and process gaps

• Provide conclusions and recommendations for quality improvements

• Partner with suppliers on continuous improvement initiatives

• Implement and monitor supplier process controls, evaluations, audits, and corrective actions

• Support supplier qualification for new products and components

• Identify root causes of quality problems and develop short- and long-term action plans

• Maintain documentation related to inspections, evaluations, and quality records

🧠 Core Competencies You’ll Use Daily

Quality & Continuous Improvement

• Apply quality management tools and techniques

• Use inspections, walkthroughs, and evaluation tools

• Track quality indicators and support improvement efforts

Problem Solving

• Identify and document issues and solution options

• Use data and diagnostics to assess root cause

• Balance risk, cost, and impact when recommending solutions

Collaboration & Communication

• Work cross-functionally with engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain

• Communicate clearly with suppliers and internal teams

• Contribute to collaborative problem-solving sessions

Attention to Detail

• Ensure accuracy in documentation and reporting

• Use checklists and verification methods to avoid errors

• Learn from past issues to improve future outcomes

Time & Priority Management

• Manage multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously

• Respond to operational needs while progressing project work

🎓 Background & Experience

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field

• 2–5 years of experience in supplier quality, manufacturing, or technical supply chain roles

Preferred

• Experience in Supplier Quality Engineering (SQE)

• Familiarity with investment casting and airfoil components (e.g., blades, nozzles)

• Exposure to manufacturing environments or technical suppliers

💰 Compensation & Benefits

• Salary Range: $89,210 – $133,810

• Benefits: Full benefits package

• Bonus: Not eligible

• Relocation: Not available

• Travel: None required