Manufacturing Engineer

Job Description About the role

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.

• 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,andoptimizemanufacturingand 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,identifyingrootcausesandimplementing 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

• 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 Beltrequired)
• Ability to influence product and process design decisions throughtechnicalexpertise
• 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

• 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-relatedIT systems
• Six Sigma Black Belt training or certification
• Abilityto speak Dutch and Frisian

Packsize considers several factors when determining compensation when extending a job offer, including but not limited to, the role being offered, the associated responsibilities, the candidate's prior work experience, education/training, and any special skills. At Packsize, we’re committed to supporting the health, well-being, and financial security of our team members. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage;

a 401(k) retirement plan;
Paid Time Off;
Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts (HSA/FSA); and life and disability insurance. Additional voluntary benefits include critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident, and legal/ protection. We also provide access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support your overall well-being.

Packsize is an Equal Opportunity employer and is committed to diversity in its workforce. In compliance with applicable federal and state laws, Packsize policy of equal employment opport