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?