Manufacturing Engineer Job at Radius Packaging in Delavan

Overview

Location: Delavan, WI
Shift: 1st Shift - Monday-Friday

Radius Packaging values employee growth, collaboration, and well-being. Our culture is rooted in our Values and Guiding Principles - The Radius Way: Champion Positive Change, Act with Integrity, Strive for Excellence, Emphasize Community, and Work Together. We were honored with Plastics News Excellence in Employee Relations Award for our commitment to a supportive workplace environment, ongoing education initiatives, recognition programs, engaging employee events, and opportunities for career advancement. Radius Packaging was named a Top Workplace by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel in 2024.

OUTSTANDING COMPANY CULTURE
Radius Packaging puts people first—Members and customers. Members are the heart of our business. Celebrating its 52nd anniversary, Radius focuses on collaboration, innovation and hard work, where Members learn and grow. Through events, educational resources, committees, clubs and programs, Members find more than just a job at Radius; they find a community that supports their financial, mental, physical and emotional needs. Radius invests in Members and provides opportunities to pursue passions at work, at home and in the community.

POSITION DESCRIPTION
We are seeking a motivated, experienced Manufacturing Engineer to join our Delavan team. The Manufacturing Engineer will drive production improvements and manage projects to implement new processes on the manufacturing floor. In support of Radius Packaging's quest for innovation, the Manufacturing Engineer will work to improve the team and environment through teamwork, a positive attitude, and open communication, using a safe, practical, hands-on approach.

What we need you to accomplish:

• Provide production and technical support for a 24/7 manufacturing operation.
• Support operational metrics and company goals through identifying and leading safe and sustainable process, equipment, and technological improvements.
• Document changes and process information for training, troubleshooting, or dissemination.
• Be hands-on with a mechanical mindset to make repairs, implement short and long term solutions, and complete work orders in the maintenance system.
• Research, recommend, and justify capital equipment expenditures in support of department and company goals.
• Lead multiple engineering projects to support continuous improvement within Operations.
• Understand key metrics and provide input to continually drive improvements to meet company objectives as a team.
• Manage project support teams and document project management through departmental goal setting and software.
• Identify and resolve issues using Root Cause Analysis, Six Sigma concepts, and Lean methodologies.
• Provide internal customer satisfaction through exceptional service as a key production support; participate in and support continuous improvement efforts throughout the plant. Sustain 6S in production cells and report repeat variation to leadership.
• Work safely, following all safety policies and proactively participating in the safe work of others and the safety of the environment.
• Perform other support work to enable the team to be successful as requested by plant leadership.

Opportunity to apply if you are a motivated and eager-to-learn individual ready to start a career in manufacturing engineering. Please submit your resume detailing your interest and qualifications.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Radius Packaging is an equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or closely related field
• Prefer 1-3 years of experience supporting manufacturing operations in a 24/7 process manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated ability to lead small technical improvement projects for increased reliability or efficiency.
• Proficiency with a 3D CAD system such as AutoCAD or SolidWorks
• Excellent team-oriented communication skills, both oral and written.
• Exposure to Lean and Six Sigma methodologies, with preference for experience leading continuous improvement projects in an environment focused on operational excellence.
• Exposure to automated systems, vision systems, robotics (FANUC / Techman) operations and troubleshooting, and machining/electrical build capabilities.

Radius Packaging offers an extensive benefits package including competitive pay, health, dental and vision insurance, health savings account, company-paid life insurance and short- and long-term disability, vacation, 401k, bonus potential, flex spending and additional voluntary benefits.

What We Offer:

Valuable hands-on experience in manufacturing engineering. Mentorship and guidance from experienced professionals. Opportunity for career growth and development. A supportive and collaborative work environment. The chance to contribute to the success of our manufacturing operations. Eagerness to learn and a strong passion for manufacturing with a continuous improvement mindset. Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills. Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. Hands-on approach when solving manufacturing and maintenance related issues.