Description
Are you an engineer who enjoys solving real-world manufacturing challenges, improving processes, and seeing the results of your work firsthand? We’re looking for a Manufacturing Engineer to join Vandor and help drive improvements across our manufacturing operations.
This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys being close to the process—working alongside Production, Maintenance, Engineering, and Purchasing to improve quality, increase efficiency, troubleshoot challenges, and support new products and equipment.
Schedule: This is an on-site Monday-Friday, 1st Shift Salary-Exempt position. Core business hours are 7:30am to 4:30pm.
What You'll Do
As our Manufacturing Engineer, you’ll have the opportunity to:
- Drive improvements: Identify opportunities to increase productivity, improve quality, reduce costs, and streamline manufacturing processes.
- Solve real-world challenges: Troubleshoot equipment and production issues while developing practical, long-term solutions.
- Bring new ideas to life: Support new equipment installations, process development, product launches, and automation initiatives.
- Make processes better: Apply Lean manufacturing principles and data-driven problem-solving techniques to improve performance.
- Collaborate across teams: Work alongside operators, maintenance technicians, and other departments to implement improvements and share technical knowledge.
- Make an impact: Help create safer, more efficient, and more reliable manufacturing operations.
Requirements
What We're Looking For
You’ll be a strong fit if you are a self-starter and problem solver who is comfortable balancing independent project work with hands-on collaboration on the manufacturing floor.
Qualifications:
- A bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant experience.
- A strong technical understanding of manufacturing processes, equipment, tooling, materials, and quality.
- Knowledge of Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement practices.
- Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
- The ability to independently manage projects and turn ideas into actionable improvements.
- Strong communication skills and a collaborative, team-oriented mindset.
- A willingness to get involved, learn new things, and take ownership of challenges.
Join Our Team
At Vandor, we value Team Members who are Focused, Mindful, Grateful, and Conscientious and who are committed to learning, sharing knowledge, and helping those around them grow.
Benefits designed for you!
· Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
· HSA with employer contributions
· 401(k) with company match
· Vacation Time
· Paid Holidays – including your birthday!
· Additional benefits and Team Member programs
If you’re ready to put your engineering experience to work in a role where you can make a visible impact on manufacturing performance, apply today to join Vandor as our next Manufacturing Engineer!
Vandor is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant experience.
- Strong technical understanding of manufacturing processes, equipment, tooling, materials, and quality.
- Knowledge of Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement practices.
- Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to independently manage projects and turn ideas into actionable improvements.
- Strong communication skills and a collaborative, team-oriented mindset.
- Willingness to get involved, learn new things, and take ownership of challenges.
What We Do
Vandor is a diversified manufacturer that develops engineered products from commodity materials. Established in 1972 in Richmond, Indiana, it began with die-cut casket components and funeral supplies, later expanding into cremation caskets, urns, wire and plywood reels, and plastic reels. Through its plastics operation, Vandor uses injection molding to produce reels and custom plastic parts for automotive, funeral-supply, and consumer-product applications.
