Manufacturing Engineer

** Manufacturing Engineer*
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* Location:

** North Andover, MA

** Position Type:
** Direct Hire

** Salary:**  $90,000 - $120,000+  (Based on Experience)

** About the Opportunity*
* We are seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Engineer to support and optimize paper converting operations. This role is critical to improving machine performance, reducing waste, and driving process efficiency across multiple converting processes, including sheeting, coating, laminating, slitting, and rewinding.

The ideal candidate enjoys working directly on the production floor, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and solving real-time manufacturing challenges that have a direct impact on operational performance.

** Key Responsibilities*
* + Improve machine uptime, efficiency, and overall equipment performance through process optimization and equipment enhancements.

+ Support a variety of paper converting operations including sheeting, coating, laminating, slitting, and rewinding.

+ Partner with production, maintenance, and quality teams to troubleshoot manufacturing issues and implement solutions.

+ Lead root cause analysis investigations and drive sustainable corrective actions.

+ Develop, maintain, and improve standard operating procedures (SOPs) and work instructions.

+ Analyze production metrics to identify opportunities for increased throughput, improved yield, and scrap reduction.

+ Support preventative maintenance programs and equipment reliability initiatives.

+ Lead process validation activities and support new product development efforts.

+ Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and operational standards.

** Qualifications*
* + Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical field.

+ 3-5 years of manufacturing engineering experience in a production environment.

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Experience with in paper converting, packaging, printing, or similar manufacturing industries preferred.

+ Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.

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Experience with Lean Manufacturing, continuous improvement, and process optimization initiatives.

+ Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

+ Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

+ Must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship requirements.

** Preferred Qualifications*
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Experience with converting equipment

+ Familiarity with  basic automation troubleshooting. (Plus)

+ Knowledge of processes, and converting operations.

** Compensation & Benefits*
* + Competitive salary: $90,000 - $120,000

+ Comprehensive health insurance

+ Dental insurance

+ Life insurance

+ 401(k) retirement plan

+ Paid time off

+ Stable, team-oriented work environment

+ Opportunity to make a direct impact on manufacturing operations and continuous improvement initiatives

** Apply today to join a growing manufacturing team where your engineering expertise will help drive operational excellence and production performance.*
* As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account.

In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan.  ()  for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

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