Manufacturing Engineer - Paper Manufacturing - Burlington, MA

International Permanent USD85,000 - USD110,000 per year View Job Description

Job Description
Summary
Similar Jobs

Lead process and quality improvement initiatives
Hands-on role driving equipment reliability

About Our Client

My client is a growing paper and converting manufacturer committed to operational excellence, quality, and continuous improvement. The company offers a collaborative environment where engineers have direct impact on production performance, equipment reliability, and business growth.

Job Description

Respond to equipment breakdowns and support troubleshooting efforts.
Diagnose mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, electrical, and process issues.
Work directly with operators and maintenance teams to restore production.
Identify root causes of recurring equipment failures.
Implement corrective actions to improve equipment reliability.
Develop and improve preventive maintenance programs.
Support equipment installations, upgrades, and startup activities.
Coordinate with equipment vendors and external service providers.
Improve machine uptime, throughput, and production efficiency.
Troubleshoot coating, laminating, sheeting, and web-handling processes.
Analyze production and downtime data to identify improvement opportunities.
Support new product introductions and production trials.
Develop operating procedures, work instructions, and training materials.
Identify automation and capital improvement opportunities.
Investigate and resolve product quality issues.
Lead root cause analysis and corrective action activities.
Establish and improve process controls and quality standards.
Support customer complaint investigations and resolution activities.
Collaborate with production and quality teams to improve consistency and performance.
Drive issues from identification through permanent resolution.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Manufacturing Engineer should have:

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or related discipline preferred.
3-7+ years of manufacturing, process, mechanical, or equipment engineering experience.
Strong mechanical troubleshooting skills within industrial manufacturing environments.
Experience working hands-on with machinery and equipment repairs.
Knowledge of bearings, rollers, drives, gearboxes, motors, pumps, pneumatics, and hydraulics.
Experience troubleshooting electrical controls, PLCs, VFDs, sensors, and automation systems preferred.
Strong understanding of quality systems, root cause analysis, and corrective actions.
Experience with continuous improvement initiatives.
Paper converting, packaging, printing, laminating, coating, or web-handling experience is a plus.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Self-starter with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, production-focused environment.