Manufacturing Engineer

The Manufacturing Engineer will design, qualify, and implement production machines and processes essential for printing and converting flexible packaging. This is an operational position with an emphasis on hands‑on execution, including designing, installing, and maintaining production equipment, safety features, tooling, racking, and inventory systems. The Manufacturing Engineer ensures equipment reliability and production efficiency, with strong attention to safety, quality, and operational readiness.

• Conceive, design, and qualify manufacturing machinery, including safety guards, racking systems, tooling setups, and layout modifications to support converting and printing operations.
• Install and commission safety guards, tooling, racking, and machine attachments, working directly on the floor and collaborating with maintenance and production teams to ensure proper setup.
• Evaluate current manufacturing processes to identify inefficiencies and waste. Apply lean manufacturing techniques (e.g., root‑cause analysis, kaizen) to drive productivity, cost savings, and quality improvement.
• Investigate machine issues, performance bottlenecks, or quality deviations; develop practical corrective actions to ensure continuous, safe operation.
• Create and maintain documentation, such as machine layouts, flow diagrams, SOPs, standard work instructions, cycle‑times, and tooling inventories.
• Ensure that all equipment designs and modifications comply with safety regulations and industry standards (e.g., food safety, GMP, HACCP), prioritizing a safe manufacturing environment.
• Work with cross‑functionally with production, maintenance, quality, and procurement teams to align engineering initiatives with operational needs, tooling requirements, and supply chain availability.
• Train operators and maintenance personnel on new or modified equipment, tooling setups, safety features, and standard procedures to ensure operational competence and ownership.
• Establish and maintain tooling inventories, repositories, and organizational systems to ensure quick setup, proper storage, and traceability of all operational tooling.
• Ensure that all company food safety and quality assurance procedures are followed at all times. Escalate any issues/concerns to management.
• Other related duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial, Manufacturing, Mechanical, Production Engineering, or related technical field, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of direct experience in manufacturing engineering, including hands‑on machine installation, equipment qualification, and safety systems implementation are essential.
• Strong command of CAD/CAM software and Microsoft Office suite with proven ability to learn complex new software programs.
• Experience with tooling design, machine guarding, and physical layout implementation.
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with familiarity across mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Comfortable and competent with hands‑on tasks, including physically installing hardware, interacting with machinery, and routinely engaging on the shop floor.
• Deep commitment to safe work practices; ability to interpret and apply safety regulations in equipment design and installation.
• Strong project management, problem‑solving, and organizational capabilities; able to manage multiple assignments simultaneously and respond dynamically in fast‑paced environments.
• Professional proficiency in verbal and written English including ability to effectively and professionally communicate with a diverse operational teams and external vendors/OEMs.
• Ability to lift and maneuver up to 75 lbs, climb, bend, kneel, and work in varied manufacturing environments.
• Willingness to work in a manufacturing environment that includes exposure to noise, temperature variations, and physical activity.
• Enthusiasm for the Eagle mission of embracing our Guiding Values that focus on developing and empowering our team members to create valued, trusted, and lasting relationships with both customers and suppliers.