Manufacturing Engineer - Indiana

About the Role

You will have the opportunity to build your career in a collaborative and growth-oriented manufacturing environment that values innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement. The organization empowers employees to take ownership of their work and make meaningful contributions while fostering a positive and rewarding culture.

Fully onsite - North Indianapolis, Indiana. 

$80K - $90K base salary + annual bonus.

Relocation is not available. Visa sponsorship is not available.  

Job Summary

The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, and optimizing manufacturing processes and systems within a production facility to drive efficiency, product quality, and cost-effectiveness.

This position plays a key role in the production of high-quality plastic components and requires a strong understanding of manufacturing methods, materials, and quality standards. The role also involves cross-functional collaboration to meet production goals and support ongoing operational improvements.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize manufacturing processes including extrusion, injection molding, assembly, and packaging


• Perform process validation and verification to ensure consistent product quality and compliance with industry standards


• Partner with product management and design engineering teams to improve manufacturability of new and existing products


• Identify and implement continuous improvement and cost reduction initiatives, including process enhancements and design modifications


• Collaborate with tooling and equipment teams to develop molds, dies, fixtures, and other production tools


• Evaluate product and tooling designs for manufacturability, cost efficiency, and maintainability


• Create work instructions for equipment setup and operation and support training initiatives


• Develop preventive maintenance plans for new and existing equipment


• Establish and maintain quality control procedures to ensure product consistency and regulatory compliance


• Work with quality teams to investigate and resolve defects, deviations, and non-conformances


• Manage projects including timelines, milestones, and deliverables


• Identify potential manufacturing risks and implement mitigation strategies


• Conduct root cause analysis and failure investigations to resolve production issues


• Support additional tasks as required

Required Skills & Abilities

• Strong verbal and written communication skills


• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment


• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills


• Effective collaboration, negotiation, and presentation capabilities

Education & Experience

• Associate’s degree required; Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Plastics Engineering, or related field preferred


• Minimum of 3 years of experience in manufacturing or engineering, ideally within plastics manufacturing


• Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered


• Hands-on knowledge of injection molding, extrusion, and related processes


• Experience with CAD software for tooling and fixture design


• Familiarity with quality standards and methodologies (e.g., ISO, ASTM)


• Project management experience is a plus


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications

Physical Requirements

• Regularly required to stand, walk, and use hands to handle tools and materials


• Occasional bending, kneeling, twisting, and reaching


• Ability to push and pull carts and pallet jacks


• Must be able to lift up to 35 lbs regularly; assistance required for heavier loads


• Visual requirements include close, peripheral, and depth perception, as well as color recognition