Job Description:

• Leads process improvement projects, troubleshoots complex manufacturing issues, and mentors junior engineers.
• Job Description

  Job Description

  About the role

  As a Manufacturing Engineer at Packsize, you play a key role in strengthening our manufacturing capabilities and supporting the industrialization of innovative, customer-driven packaging solutions. You will work at the intersection of product development, manufacturing, and supply chain, ensuring new and existing products are designed and produced efficiently, cost-effectively, and at the highest quality standards. 

  You will lead and support industrialization, improvement, and investment projects while continuously optimizing manufacturing and assembly processes in a highly technical, multidisciplinary environment. 

  What you’ll do

  • Lead and execute industrialization, improvement, and investment projects for new and existing products 

  • Analyze and influence product designs early in the development process to ensure manufacturability, assembly efficiency, quality, and cost targets 

  • Design, implement, and optimize manufacturing and assembly processes using Lean and Six Sigma principles 

  • Support the transition from product development to manufacturing, including prototype builds and process validation 

  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing operations, identifying root causes and implementing sustainable solutions 

  • Initiate and manage engineering changes (ECNs/CNs), assessing their impact on manufacturing, cost, quality, and lifecycle performance 

  • Collaborate closely with R&D, Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, and external suppliers 

  • Monitor and report on project progress, milestones, and results 

  • Stay current with trends and developments in manufacturing technologies and production methods, sharing insights with stakeholders 

  What you’ll need

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field 

  • Fluent in English (written and spoken) 

  • Several years of relevant experience in manufacturing engineering, industrialization, or process engineering 

  • Strong knowledge of manufacturing and assembly processes, preferably in a high-mix or engineered-to-order environment 

  • Proven experience applying Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies (Green Belt required) 

  • Ability to influence product and process design decisions through technical expertise 

  • Strong project management skills and experience working in cross-functional teams 

  • Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving and decision-making skills 

  • Clear and convincing communication skills in a multidisciplinary environment 

  What’s nice to have

  • Experience in capital investment projects and production line design 

  • Exposure to full product lifecycle management, from concept to end-of-life 

  • Experience with SAP and manufacturing-related IT systems 

  • Six Sigma Black Belt training or certification 

  • Ability to speak Dutch and Frisian 

Packsize considers several factors when determining compensation when extending a job offer, including but not limited to, the role being offered, the associated responsibilities, the candidate's prior work experience, education/training, and any special skills. At Packsize, we’re committed to supporting the health, well-being, and financial security of our team members. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage; a 401(k) retirement plan; Paid Time Off; Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts (HSA/FSA); and life and disability insurance. Additional voluntary benefits include critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident, and legal/ID theft protection. We also provide access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support your overall well-being.