Manufacturing Engineer

In a world of vibrant color, INX stands out by blending art, science, and sustainability into every drop of ink we make.  We’re globally recognized for our innovation, and we’re A Great Place to Work-Certified™ company!

INX International is the third largest producer of inks in North America with full-service subsidiaries in Europe and South America. We offer a complete line of ink and coating solutions technology for commercial, packaging and digital applications. We expertly blend pioneering technology with a deep commitment to the environment. Dedicated to coloring a safe and sustainable future one print at a time, you can see our color chemistry on beverage cans, food and household packaging, clothing, banners, billboards and more. 

Investing in and protecting our employees is the key to our success.  Our average employee has been with us 12 years, and we recognize the significant experience and the continuous dedication of our team members. 

We’re actively seeking new talent with new ideas as we continue to provide sustainable products, service and innovation to the printing and packaging markets.

Join us in coloring a safe and sustainable future!

This role offers a range of $85,000 to $100,000 annually. Actual compensation will be based on qualifications such as experience, education, certifications, and skills, as well as geographic considerations.

The Manufacturing Engineer develops and implements production plans to ensure timely product delivery and minimize downtime. The engineer analyzes manufacturing processes for improvement opportunities, implements TPM/Continuous Improvement and lean principles to enhance efficiency, and utilizes SAP for production planning and inventory management. Collaboration with cross-functional teams and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations are also key responsibilities. Reports to the General Manager  and works closely with Operations, Production, Logistics, and Lab/Quality Assurance.

As Manufacturing Engineer you are responsible for:

• Manufacturing Planning and Control
  1. Develop and implement production plans to ensure timely delivery of products.
  2. Monitor production schedules and adjust plans with Production Manager as needed to meet demand and minimize downtime.
  3. Maintain vendor relationships and coordinate with vendors for best pricing and quality of production supplies.
  4. Identify obsolete components and identify replacements and alternatives.
  5. Co-Site champion for production system employee training, system utilization, trend analysis, and work center efficiency/optimization reviews.    
• Process Optimization
  1. Analyze manufacturing and integration processes to identify areas for improvement.
  2. Reinforce TPM/Continuous Improvement methodology and implement lean manufacturing principles to enhance efficiency and reduce waste.
  3. Identify root causes of production bottlenecks, equipment malfunctions, and production variability.
• SAP Management
  1. Utilize SAP for production planning, inventory management, cost analysis, and process monitoring.
  2. Ensure accurate data entry and maintenance of production-related information in SAP (backflushes and confirmations).
  3. Generate and analyze reports from SAP to support decision-making and continuous improvement.
  4. Co-champion the site integration SAP version updates.

• Quality Assurance

  1. Collaborate with the Lab Manager and Quality Manager to ensure products meet quality standards.
  2. Investigate and resolve manufacturing issues, implementing corrective actions as necessary.
• Team Collaboration
  1. Work closely with cross-functional teams including engineering and operations to achieve manufacturing goals.
  2. Provide technical support and training to operations staff on SAP usage and manufacturing processes.
  3. Support mechanical design with the engineering group.
  4. Collaborate with Corporate Engineering Team on CAPEX projects and multi-site system integrations.
  5. Project Management and project leadership 
  • Health and Safety
    1. Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
    2. Promote a culture of safety within the manufacturing team.
    3.  Co-champion all safety program activities including incident investigations, root cause analysis, safety committee leadership, and CAPEX integrations/installations

To perform your job as expected, you will be required to have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field from 4-year college or university; or 1-2 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of both. 
• Proven experience as a Production Engineer in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in SAP (production module) is required.
• Knowledge of TPM/Continuous Improvement, lean manufacturing principles, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
• Excellent math skills, as well as oral, written, reading and reading comprehension skills in order to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals
• Previous manufacturing experience
• Excellent computer skills with proficiency on Microsoft Suite (MS Office), AutoCAD, SAP and Prism
• Willingness to travel up to 25% domestically. Potentially international travel in the future.

We offer a competitive salary with excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, pet insurance, HSA and FSA, long-term care, 401(k), and more. Through our programs, which now include Paid Volunteer Time Off and Paid Parental Leave, we support the needs of our employees, their dependents, and their communities by providing a benefit package that is easy to understand, easy to access, and affordable for all our employees.

Don’t just choose a job; choose a career that emphasizes employee growth in a safe, environmentally conscious culture.   Embark on your Colorful Career with us!

We require post-offer, pre-employment drug screens, physicals, and background checks.

Equal Opportunity Employer: disability/veteran.