Production Engineer

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About Packsize

Packsize is redefining the way businesses and their customers use and experience packaging around the world. We build the technology, design the right solutions, and automate the processes that propel the industry forward. To us, packaging is much more than a box—it’s delivering what’s right for our customers, their customers, our people, and the planet.

About the Role

Packsize is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Production Engineer to assist manufacturing in Louisville, Kentucky. We are looking for someone who is passionate about the manufacturing process, improving product quality, building teams, designing assembly lines, and driving continuous improvement. The Production Engineer will be collaborating with other engineers (locally and globally), product managers, product quality, and suppliers in building reliable and repeatable processes for manufacturing of on-demand packaging systems. We want you to come in and ask well thought out questions, carry out solid fundamental engineering, do independent research and collaborate effectively with your peers. We have many projects going on and look forward to new ideas and diverse, creative thinking to help solve difficult problems.

What You'll Do

• Assist with developing and implementing production lines for Packsize North American Manufacturing

• Assist Manufacturing Engineering to develop layouts, subassembly stations, and work-flows for the manufacturing/assembly lines allowing for flexibility and scalability

• Lead the successful introduction of new products into production, including process validation, equipment selection, and optimization of manufacturing processes to meet quality and efficiency targets

• Provide technical support to manufacturing operations, troubleshoot production issues, and develop innovative solutions to address challenges in real-time

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for process improvements and implement solutions to enhance productivity, quality, and efficiency

• Implement and maintain quality control measures to ensure compliance with industry standards, customer specifications, and regulatory requirements

• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions to resolve quality issues

• Drive a culture of continuous improvement by implementing lean manufacturing principles, conducting process audits, and engaging team members in the problem-solving activities to optimize production workflows

• Collaborate with maintenance teams to develop and implement preventive maintenance programs, schedule equipment upgrades, and ensure maximum uptime of production machinery

• Assist in the creation and maintenance of accurate documentation of production processes, equipment specifications, and quality control procedures

• Generate reports to track key performance indicators (KPIs) and provide regular updates to management on production metrics and improvement initiatives

• Be on the forefront of technologies used for safety and efficiency

• Be team-driven and bring an optimistic and positive attitude

What You’ll Bring

• BS/MS in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or related field

• Minimum 5 years experience in production/manufacturing

• Lean Six-Sigma experience

• SolidWorks and Solidworks PDM advanced user

• Knowledgeable and experienced in automation technology, industrial automation design and system architecture

• Knowledgeable in design for manufacturing and serviceability

• Experienced with PLM and very knowledgeable of engineering change (ECO) processes

• Track record of successful sustaining engineering and project management

• Capable of evaluating quotations, specifications, and documentation to discern functional requirements

• Established interpersonal skills to collaborate in team environments while maintaining individual duties effectively

• Well versed in reading part and assembly drawings including dimensions and tolerances (GD&T), and technical requirements

• Understands the concepts of PLC’s or embedded systems, machine automation and programming

• Can read and reasonably follow electrical and pneumatics schematics

• Promotes the scientific method and engineering best practices

• Demonstrates lean and design thinking disciplines and mindsets

• Shows curiosity and humility

Working Environment and Physical Demands

The following are representative of the typical working environment and physical demands

of this position. To successfully perform the essential functions of this job, you will be required to:

• Up to 20% travel as needed

• Ability to do the physical work necessary to fabricate prototypes (using machine shop tools, turning wrenches etc…)

What We Offer

The salary range for this role is $75,000-105,000 however, 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.

If this role excites you but you don’t meet each requirement listed, we encourage you to apply anyway. At Packsize, we welcome applicants of all backgrounds and experiences and understand that the best candidates may come from the most unlikely of places.

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 opportunity prohibits discrimination on the basis of race or ethnicity, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, veteran’s status, status as a qualified person with a disability, or genetic information. Individuals from historically underrepresented groups, such as minorities, women, qualified persons with disabilities and protected veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to qualified individuals with disabilities.