Manufacturing Engineer

Packsize•Louisville, KY

18d

About The Position

As a Manufacturing Engineer at Packsize, you play a key role in strengthening our manufacturing capabilities and supporting the industrialization of innovative, customer-driven packaging solutions. You will work at the intersection of product development, manufacturing, and supply chain, ensuring new and existing products are designed and produced efficiently, cost-effectively, and at the highest quality standards. You will lead and support industrialization, improvement, and investment projects while continuously optimizing manufacturing and assembly processes in a highly technical, multidisciplinary environment.

Requirements

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field
Fluent in English (written and spoken)
Several years of relevant experience in manufacturing engineering, industrialization, or process engineering
Strong knowledge of manufacturing and assembly processes, preferably in a high-mix or engineered-to-order environment
Proven experience applying Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies (Green Belt required)
Ability to influence product and process design decisions through technical expertise
Strong project management skills and experience working in cross-functional teams
Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
Clear and convincing communication skills in a multidisciplinary environment

Nice To Haves

Experience in capital investment projects and production line design
Exposure to full product lifecycle management, from concept to end-of-life
Experience with SAP and manufacturing-related IT systems
Six Sigma Black Belt training or certification
Ability to speak Dutch and Frisian

Responsibilities

Lead and execute industrialization, improvement, and investment projects for new and existing products
Analyze and influence product designs early in the development process to ensure manufacturability, assembly efficiency, quality, and cost targets
Design, implement, and optimize manufacturing and assembly processes using Lean and Six Sigma principles
Support the transition from product development to manufacturing, including prototype builds and process validation
Drive continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing operations, identifying root causes and implementing sustainable solutions
Initiate and manage engineering changes (ECNs/CNs), assessing their impact on manufacturing, cost, quality, and lifecycle performance
Collaborate closely with R&D, Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, and external suppliers
Monitor and report on project progress, milestones, and results
Stay current with trends and developments in manufacturing technologies and production methods, sharing insights with stakeholders