Manufacturing Engineer

Location: Hurlock MD
Work Type: Full-Time On-Site

We are seeking a highly motivated Manufacturing Engineer to play a critical role in scaling and optimizing a rapidly growing production and distribution operation. This position offers the opportunity to directly influence manufacturing strategy facility performance automation initiatives and operational excellence across a multi-site network.

Reporting to executive leadership and partnering closely with Operations Engineering Product Development Supply Chain Quality and Finance teams the Manufacturing Engineer will lead process improvement initiatives focused on increasing throughput reducing costs improving quality and supporting long-term operational scalability.

This role is ideal for an engineer who thrives in a fast-paced environment enjoys solving complex manufacturing challenges and is passionate about applying data automation and Lean principles to drive measurable business results.

The Manufacturing Engineer will evaluate design and improve manufacturing packaging fulfillment and distribution processes. This individual will identify opportunities to eliminate waste improve workflow efficiency optimize labor utilization increase equipment effectiveness and support the implementation of automation technologies.

The ideal candidate combines strong technical expertise with hands-on operational experience and the ability to translate manufacturing data into practical scalable solutions.

• Analyze production packaging and distribution processes to identify bottlenecks inefficiencies and improvement opportunities.

• Conduct workflow studies to evaluate cycle times labor utilization material flow equipment performance and production costs.

• Design and implement future-state processes that improve throughput quality safety and operational efficiency.

• Lead Lean Manufacturing Six Sigma Kaizen 5S and Root Cause Analysis initiatives.

• Develop sustainable solutions that support facility growth and increased production capacity.

• Establish and maintain key operational performance metrics including:

  • Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE)

  • Throughput

  • Yield

  • Scrap and Waste Reduction

  • Labor Productivity

  • Cost per Unit

  • On-Time Fulfillment Performance

• Develop dashboards reporting tools and KPI frameworks using business intelligence and analytics platforms.

• Utilize statistical analysis and process data to drive operational decision-making.

• Support capacity planning demand forecasting and production modeling initiatives.

• Evaluate and implement automation technologies robotics material handling systems and process improvements.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure products packaging and equipment are optimized for manufacturability and scalability.

• Develop business cases and ROI analyses for capital projects.

• Create equipment specifications manage vendors oversee installations and validate system performance.

• Support facility expansions equipment upgrades and modernization initiatives.

• Improve manufacturing intelligence through integration of ERP MES WMS and production systems.

• Develop digital workflows that reduce manual data entry and improve operational accuracy.

• Partner with IT and Operations teams to enhance system connectivity and real-time performance monitoring.

• Support technology-driven solutions that improve efficiency and decision-making.

• Partner with Operations Quality Maintenance Supply Chain Packaging Product Development and Finance teams to implement improvements.

• Develop and maintain SOPs process documentation and training materials.

• Lead change management initiatives and support successful adoption of new technologies and processes.

• Present project results performance metrics and recommendations to leadership.

• Monitor industry trends automation advancements and manufacturing best practices.

• Identify opportunities to improve operational performance through innovative technologies and process enhancements.

• Lead pilot programs and strategic improvement initiatives.

• Track and communicate project ROI including cost savings productivity improvements quality gains and service-level enhancements.

• Bachelors degree in Manufacturing Engineering Industrial Engineering Mechanical Engineering Chemical Engineering or a related technical field.

• Minimum 4 years of experience in Manufacturing Engineering Industrial Engineering Process Engineering Operations Improvement or Continuous Improvement roles.

• Demonstrated success improving productivity quality throughput cost reduction and operational performance.

• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing Six Sigma Statistical Process Control (SPC) and continuous improvement methodologies.

• Experience with workflow analysis time studies line balancing capacity planning and process optimization.

• Proficiency with Power BI Tableau SQL or similar reporting and analytics tools.

• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.

• Excellent communication collaboration and problem-solving abilities.

• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Black Belt or equivalent certification.

• PMP or other project management certification.

• Experience in:

  • Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG)

  • Food & Beverage Manufacturing

  • Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

  • Medical Device Manufacturing

  • Packaging Operations

  • Logistics & Distribution

  • Agricultural Processing

  • High-Volume Manufacturing Environments

• Experience with automation systems robotics integration PLCs SCADA systems and material handling equipment.

• Proficiency with AutoCAD Visio or facility layout software.

• Experience supporting facility expansions operational scale-ups or manufacturing transformation projects.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on engineer who is equally comfortable on the production floor and working with operational data and analytics. They possess a strong continuous improvement mindset enjoy solving complex operational challenges and have a proven ability to implement practical solutions that improve business performance.

This individual thrives in dynamic high-growth environments where adaptability ownership and cross-functional collaboration are critical to success.

• Must be at least 21 years of age.

• Ability to travel periodically to support operational initiatives and project execution.

• Ability to work additional hours as business needs require.

• Ability to spend extended periods working at a computer and within manufacturing environments.

• Must comply with all applicable company policies regulatory requirements and workplace safety standards.

• Medical insurance with employer contribution.

• Optional dental and vision coverage.

• 401(k) program available following eligibility requirements.

• Opportunity to work on high-impact engineering projects with direct visibility to executive leadership.

• Career growth within a rapidly expanding and innovation-focused manufacturing organization.