Manufacturing Engineer – Print/Converting

Description

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Arrow International is the world’s #1 maker of charitable gaming products, from pull tabs and bingo paper to cutting-edge electronic gaming systems. Our products power entertainment in social and gaming venues around the globe, and we’re growing fast!

We're building a winning culture that’s all about teamwork, passion, and innovation. At Arrow, you’re not just another employee, you’re part of a high-performing team that’s redefining fun and giving back to communities. We believe in rewarding your hard work with profit-sharing, 401(k) matching, great benefits, and paid time off, including a bonus week every July!

If you're looking for a career that’s exciting, meaningful, and full of opportunity, Arrow is the place to be. 

Position Summary

The Manufacturing Engineer – Print/Converting will provide hands-on manufacturing engineering support within Arrow’s print and converting operations. This role will focus on improving manufacturing quality, throughput, yield, changeover efficiency, waste reduction, and overall equipment effectiveness across Arrow’s bingo paper and pull tab production environments.

This person will work closely with Production, Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, and Automation teams to evaluate existing processes, lead structured improvement projects, establish manufacturing standards, and identify opportunities for automation and process optimization across print, die cutting, collating, and finishing operations.

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead structured continuous improvement projects across print, die cutting, collating, converting, and finishing work centers. 
• Own OEE data collection, analysis, and improvement roadmaps for assigned manufacturing lines. 
• Identify production bottlenecks and implement process improvements to increase throughput, capacity, quality, and yield. 
• Drive changeover reduction initiatives across high-mix product families using SMED and other structured improvement methodologies. 
• Develop and document manufacturing process standards, work instructions, control plans, and other process documentation. 
• Support process mapping, process validation, statistical process control, and root cause analysis activities. 
• Identify automation opportunities based on labor intensity, production volume, error rates, quality concerns, and process efficiency. 
• Partner with Controls and Automation Engineering to implement process improvements and integrate new manufacturing technologies. 
• Support configure-to-order manufacturing processes involving variable data, short-run production, and high-mix product requirements. 
• Evaluate print and converting processes to identify opportunities to reduce waste, improve consistency, and lower manufacturing costs. 
• Support the development and implementation of production data collection, OEE monitoring, and manufacturing performance reporting. 
• Work cross-functionally with Production, Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, and other business partners to implement and sustain process improvements. 
• Support the evaluation and integration of new printing, converting, inspection, and manufacturing equipment. 
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across Arrow’s bingo paper and pull tab manufacturing operations. 
• Perform other duties as assigned.   

Requirements

• Experience in manufacturing engineering, process engineering, or a closely related manufacturing discipline. 
• Experience supporting printing, converting, paper, packaging, or similar manufacturing processes strongly preferred. 
• Strong understanding of manufacturing process improvement, throughput optimization, yield improvement, waste reduction, and changeover reduction. 
• Experience with Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, DMAIC, Kaizen, process mapping, or similar continuous improvement methodologies. 
• Experience measuring, analyzing, and improving Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE). 
• Understanding of print and converting processes, including areas such as printing, die cutting, collating, finishing, and web handling. 
• Experience developing manufacturing standards, work instructions, process documentation, and control plans. 
• Knowledge of statistical process control, process validation, and structured root cause analysis. 
• Experience working within high-mix manufacturing environments with short-run and extended-run production requirements. 
• Familiarity with variable data printing and the integration of digital and offset print processes preferred. 
• Exposure to manufacturing data collection, MES systems, barcode/RFID technology, or similar production technologies preferred. 
• Ability to identify and evaluate manufacturing processes that may benefit from automation. 
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate manufacturing data into actionable improvements. 
• Ability to work cross-functionally with production teams, engineers, technicians, and other business partners. 
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work directly with employees throughout the manufacturing environment. 
• Proficiency with standard software tools, including Microsoft Office.

Diversity and Inclusion Statement

At Arrow International, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all individuals are valued and respected. We believe that embracing our differences makes us stronger, more innovative, and better positioned to serve our communities. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and strive to create an environment where everyone feels welcome, supported, and empowered to succeed.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Arrow International is an equal opportunity employer. We recruit, hire, train, and promote individuals in all job titles without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, results of genetic testing, veteran status, or physical or mental disability, except where such disability prevents performance of essential job functions and cannot be reasonably accommodated in accordance with applicable laws.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Statement

Arrow International is committed to complying with the spirit and requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, participate in the interview process, undergo any pre-employment testing, or otherwise take part in the employee selection process, please contact us at [email protected].

To ensure a safe and productive work environment, all candidates who receive a conditional job offer must successfully pass a confidential pre-employment drug screening, which generally consists of a hair drug test, and receive an acceptable result as a condition of employment.

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