Manufacturing Process Engineer

AJM Packaging Corp•Southgate, MI

13d•Onsite

About The Position

AJM Packaging Corporation, a leading manufacturer of paper products, is seeking a Manufacturing Process Engineer to join their team. This role is ideal for someone early in their engineering career who enjoys understanding machine operations, solving mechanical challenges, and improving plant equipment, machine reliability, and production processes. The engineer will play a key role in improving processes and product flow, optimizing production efficiency and machine uptime, and driving innovation in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Assigned projects will provide exposure to all facets of plant operations, leading to numerous career path opportunities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, or related experience.
1-5 years of hands-on experience in manufacturing dealing with equipment and machinery improvements (Internships will be considered as experience).
Experience with programs such as AutoCAD, Microsoft Project, Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Experience with manufacturing systems such as shop floor software, maintenance work order systems, etc. is preferred.
Six Sigma, and/or Lean Manufacturing experience preferred.
Knowledge of project management principles.
Experience collaborating cross-functionally to achieve desired results.
Highly comfortable working on a manufacturing floor.
Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to think “outside the box”.
Excellent organizational, written, and oral communication skills.
Must be able to travel.

Nice To Haves

Experience with programs such as AutoCAD, Microsoft Project, Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Experience with manufacturing systems such as shop floor software, maintenance work order systems, etc.
Six Sigma, and/or Lean Manufacturing experience.
Knowledge of project management principles.

Responsibilities

Participate, lead, and complete manufacturing, process, and machinery projects of varying sizes and durations focused on equipment optimization, reliability, and driving quality at the source.
Incorporate Continuous Improvement, Six Sigma, and Lean Manufacturing principles into projects and operations, including developing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), creating visual aids for key equipment and processes, improving flow through value stream mapping, and driving quality at the source via Practical Problem Solving.
Conduct feasibility studies for paper conversion machinery and related equipment.
Analyze machinery, equipment, floor space, layouts, and manufacturing methods to increase efficiency, quality, and cost reduction.
Analyze OEE, MTBF, and MTBR. Assess breakdowns and critical equipment needs.
Solve complex problems to sustainably deliver step-change improvements in uptime and machine reliability.
Lead root cause analysis, failure tracking, and corrective action implementation to improve equipment reliability.
Diagnose equipment issues and optimize performance using CMMS and related predictive tools.
Work collaboratively with site maintenance teams to establish a Critical Process Equipment (CPE) Program to ensure all CPE items are audited and well-maintained.
Maintain safety, environmental, and manufacturing effectiveness through daily troubleshooting and resolution of process difficulties.
Perform all other duties as assigned by management.