Manufacturing Engineer

POSITION: MANUFACTURING ENGINEER (PLASTICS - WILL TRAIN!) - W2 Green Card Only

LOCATION: NW SUBURBAN INDIANAPOLIS - ON-SITE

TYPE: Full-Time | Direct Hire | On-Site

MUST BE W2 OR GREEN CARD ONLY!

Manufacturing Engineer – Hands-On Growth Opportunity in Plastics Manufacturing

Are you a motivated Manufacturing Engineer who enjoys being on the production floor, solving problems, improving processes, and learning new technologies? Are you looking for an opportunity where you can wear multiple hats, make an impact, and grow into plastics manufacturing engineering?

Our direct client is seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Engineer to join their team at a growing manufacturing facility in NW Suburban Indianapolis. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong manufacturing foundation who wants to expand their expertise into plastic parts manufacturing, extrusion, and injection molding while helping build and improve processes in a newer operation that is still evolving and not fully automated.

This role is ideal for an ambitious engineer who enjoys working closely with operations, creating processes, improving efficiencies, writing work instructions, and being actively involved on the manufacturing floor.

What You'll Do

• Develop, improve, and optimize manufacturing processes to drive efficiency, quality, and productivity
• Work directly on the production floor to troubleshoot manufacturing challenges and identify improvement opportunities
• Create, document, and maintain manufacturing processes, work instructions, setup procedures, and operating standards
• Assist with process development related to plastics manufacturing, including extrusion, injection molding, assembly, and packaging
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on waste reduction, quality enhancement, and production efficiency
• Collaborate with engineering, production, quality, and product teams to improve manufacturability and process performance
• Participate in root cause analysis and corrective action activities for production issues
• Help evaluate tooling, fixtures, equipment, and manufacturing methods for effectiveness and reliability
• Assist with equipment implementation, validation activities, and operator training
• Develop preventive maintenance recommendations for manufacturing equipment
• Support quality initiatives and help maintain product consistency and manufacturing standards
• Contribute to special projects and process improvement efforts as the facility continues to grow and evolve

What We're Looking For:

Required Qualifications:

• Associate Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing Technology, or a related technical field required
• Minimum 3 years of manufacturing experience in a production environment
• Strong desire and ambition to learn plastics manufacturing and plastic parts engineering
• Hands-on mindset with willingness to spend significant time on the manufacturing floor
• Ability to write manufacturing processes, work instructions, and standard operating procedures
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and organizational abilities
• Self-starter mentality with a willingness to learn and take ownership
• Ability to work in a dynamic environment where priorities shift and team members wear multiple hats

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in plastics manufacturing, injection molding, extrusion, assembly, or packaging operations DESIRED – WILL TRAIN!
• CAD software experience - tooling, mold, or die experience is a plus
• Understanding of quality systems and manufacturing standards (ISO, ASTM, etc.)
• Project coordination or project management experience a plus
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to learn and develop expertise in plastics manufacturing
• Hands-on role with visibility and impact across operations
• Growing facility environment where your ideas matter
• Diverse responsibilities and career growth opportunities
• Collaborative team culture focused on learning and continuous improvement

NOTE: If you have manufacturing experience, enjoy being on the production floor, and are eager to expand your engineering skills into plastics manufacturing, we would like to talk with you!