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Manufacturing Engineer - Paper & Packaging - Lawrence, MA

Lawrence, Massachusetts Permanent USD90,000 - USD100,000 per year View Job Description
This Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for improving equipment reliability, manufacturing processes, production efficiency, and product quality within a hands-on production environment. The role spends significant time on the manufacturing floor partnering with operators, maintenance, and leadership to solve problems and implement lasting solutions.
  • Lead hands-on process improvements
  • Drive equipment reliability initiatives

About Our Client

Our client produces specialty paper, coating, laminating, and converted material solutions for a variety of industrial and commercial applications. The organization maintains a strong reputation for quality, innovation, and long-term investment in manufacturing capabilities.

Job Description

This Manufacturing Engineer will be responsible for:

  • Troubleshooting and repairing manufacturing equipment to minimize downtime
  • Identifying root causes of equipment, process, and quality issues and implementing corrective actions
  • Improving coating, laminating, sheeting, and web-handling manufacturing processes
  • Analyzing production data and implementing continuous improvement initiatives
  • Supporting equipment upgrades, installations, automation projects, and capacity improvements
  • Partnering with production and quality teams to improve product performance and consistency

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 will have:

  • 3+ years of manufacturing, process, equipment, or mechanical engineering experience
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or related field preferred
  • Strong mechanical troubleshooting experience with industrial equipment
  • Experience with bearings, drives, motors, pumps, pneumatics, hydraulics, and sensors
  • Electrical and controls troubleshooting experience with PLCs and VFDs preferred
  • Knowledge of root cause analysis, process controls, and continuous improvement methodologies
  • Experience in paper converting, packaging, web handling, laminating, coating, or similar continuous-process manufacturing preferred
  • Strong problem-solving, communication, and hands-on leadership skills



What's on Offer

  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Stable, family-owned manufacturing environment
  • High visibility and ownership within a growing organization
  • Opportunities to lead equipment and process improvement projects
  • Collaborative and team-oriented culture



Apply today to be considered within 24 hours!

Contact
Ashley Santos
Quote job ref
JN-092026-7108713

Job summary

Sector
Engineering & Manufacturing
Sub Sector
Production, Manufacturing
Industry
Industrial / Manufacturing
Where
Lawrence
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Ashley Santos
Job Reference
JN-092026-7108713
 

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