Manufacturing Engineer

This role partners closely with the Maintenance Manager to plan and execute short to mid-term maintenance and improvement projects, serving as a Project Lead overseeing all phases from planning through completion. The position coordinates with cross-functional leaders to ensure tasks are completed efficiently and on schedule, provides engineering and technical leadership for process improvement and automation initiatives, and identifies cost-saving opportunities.

It also plays an active role in plant safety and ergonomics, supports preventive maintenance program development, and steps in for the Maintenance Manager as needed.

Elwood Staffing associates are eligible for a comprehensive and competitive benefits package plus an exclusive savings program, including:

• Holiday Pay
• Referral Bonus Incentive
• Weekly Pay
• 401k
• And More!

• $ to $ / annually
• Lead and coordinate maintenance personnel in partnership with the Maintenance Manager; serve as acting lead in the manager’s absence.
• Communicate effectively across all levels to drive process improvements, operational change, and safety initiatives.
• Provide technical and engineering leadership for productivity, process improvement, automation, and manufacturing efficiency projects.
• Lead and manage projects from concept through installation, including timelines, budgets, documentation, and execution.
• Identify and implement cost-saving and productivity initiatives using Lean Manufacturing and Kaizen methodologies.
• Support manufacturing operations through process development, equipment automation, and technology upgrades.
• Evaluate manufacturing systems, equipment, and processes to ensure effectiveness, reliability, and continuous improvement.
• Prepare capital project justifications, cost analyses, and authorization documentation.
• Serve as a consultant and trainer for manufacturing process technology and operational improvements.
• Lead and support automation, process control systems, and production equipment including PLCs, packaging, conveying, and pneumatic systems.
• Develop and implement process data analysis methods to measure plant performance and quality outcomes.

• AutoCAD experience is required
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications
• Food industry experience is a plus
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to guide and coach groups of individuals.
• Good communication and human relations skills
• Eagerness to work in a team environment

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and celebrate diversity at all levels of our organization.