JOB TITLE: Manufacturing Engineer
REPORTS TO: Engineering Manager
COMPANY OVERVIEW:
Intertech Products, Inc. is a dynamic growth company serving the automotive and industrial packaging industries. Our core competencies are centered around extrusion coating, compression molding, die-cutting, and assembly. Our production technologies allow us to offer our customers an array of products that support applications across multiple industries:
· For the industrial packaging industries, our products range from steel wraps to fiber drum and consumer packaging lamination.
· For the automotive industries, we provide air caps for overhead HVAC systems, headliners, trim panels, and other thermoformed products.
Intertech strives to create a culture focused on our people and continuous improvement to better serve our customers. We are a small team, with around ninety employees, and try to leverage that position. Individuals have a significant impact on their fellow employees, customers, and the organization. We hope you will consider joining us.
https://www.intertechproducts.com/
POSITION SUMMARY
The Manufacturing Engineer will play a key role in supporting and improving manufacturing operations by optimizing processes, ensuring product quality, and enhancing equipment efficiency. This position involves hands-on troubleshooting, data analysis, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement in production processes, especially on our extrusion coating and converting lines. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background in extrusion and web handling, a problem-solving mindset, and a willingness to work in a dynamic production environment.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Process Optimization & Improvement
a. Assist in the development and optimization of production processes (esp. extrusion coating) to improve productivity, quality, and cost efficiency.
b. Analyze production data to identify inefficiencies and implement process enhancements.
c. Support the implementation of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies for continuous improvement.
2. Equipment & Production Support
a. Monitor machine performance, troubleshoot issues, and implement corrective actions to maintain smooth production flow.
b. Provide technical support for equipment maintenance, upgrades, installation, and troubleshooting.
c. Assist in the design, testing, and validation of new materials, equipment, and process modifications.
3. Quality & Compliance
a. Work with the quality & production team to ensure products meet required specifications and industry standards.
b. Develop and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs), set up instructions, and other documentation to ensure consistency in operations.
c. Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements in all aspects of manufacturing.
4. As-needed support of other needs of the organization
EDUCATION
· Bachelor's (B.S.) or Associates (A.S.) in:
o Industrial, Manufacturing, Mechanical or Chemical Engineering preferred.
PREFERRED SKILLS / EXPERIENCE
· Experience 0-5 years
· Knowledge of plastics extrusion, web handling, converting, and thermoplastic resins
· Strong analytical skills with experience in data analysis and process improvement methodologies.
o Six Sigma
o Lean Manufacturing
o ISO/IATF
· Microsoft Office Suite, CAD (2D & 3D), Minitab
· Familiarity with process modeling and automation technologies is a plus.
KEY SOFT SKILLS
· Curiosity and a desire to continually learn and grow.
· Organization & attention to detail.
· Excellent communication and teamwork skills to collaborate effectively across departments.
· Ability to adapt to a dynamic manufacturing environment and manage multiple tasks efficiently.
BENEFITS
$70,000 to $90,000
401(k) & Matching Contributions
Health Insurance
Dental/Vision Insurance
Life Insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance
Vacation, Personal and Sick time PTO
2 paid Community service days
EAP Program
REPORTS TO: Engineering Manager
COMPANY OVERVIEW:
Intertech Products, Inc. is a dynamic growth company serving the automotive and industrial packaging industries. Our core competencies are centered around extrusion coating, compression molding, die-cutting, and assembly. Our production technologies allow us to offer our customers an array of products that support applications across multiple industries:
· For the industrial packaging industries, our products range from steel wraps to fiber drum and consumer packaging lamination.
· For the automotive industries, we provide air caps for overhead HVAC systems, headliners, trim panels, and other thermoformed products.
Intertech strives to create a culture focused on our people and continuous improvement to better serve our customers. We are a small team, with around ninety employees, and try to leverage that position. Individuals have a significant impact on their fellow employees, customers, and the organization. We hope you will consider joining us.
https://www.intertechproducts.com/
POSITION SUMMARY
The Manufacturing Engineer will play a key role in supporting and improving manufacturing operations by optimizing processes, ensuring product quality, and enhancing equipment efficiency. This position involves hands-on troubleshooting, data analysis, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement in production processes, especially on our extrusion coating and converting lines. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background in extrusion and web handling, a problem-solving mindset, and a willingness to work in a dynamic production environment.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Process Optimization & Improvement
a. Assist in the development and optimization of production processes (esp. extrusion coating) to improve productivity, quality, and cost efficiency.
b. Analyze production data to identify inefficiencies and implement process enhancements.
c. Support the implementation of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies for continuous improvement.
2. Equipment & Production Support
a. Monitor machine performance, troubleshoot issues, and implement corrective actions to maintain smooth production flow.
b. Provide technical support for equipment maintenance, upgrades, installation, and troubleshooting.
c. Assist in the design, testing, and validation of new materials, equipment, and process modifications.
3. Quality & Compliance
a. Work with the quality & production team to ensure products meet required specifications and industry standards.
b. Develop and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs), set up instructions, and other documentation to ensure consistency in operations.
c. Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements in all aspects of manufacturing.
4. As-needed support of other needs of the organization
EDUCATION
· Bachelor's (B.S.) or Associates (A.S.) in:
o Industrial, Manufacturing, Mechanical or Chemical Engineering preferred.
PREFERRED SKILLS / EXPERIENCE
· Experience 0-5 years
· Knowledge of plastics extrusion, web handling, converting, and thermoplastic resins
· Strong analytical skills with experience in data analysis and process improvement methodologies.
o Six Sigma
o Lean Manufacturing
o ISO/IATF
· Microsoft Office Suite, CAD (2D & 3D), Minitab
· Familiarity with process modeling and automation technologies is a plus.
KEY SOFT SKILLS
· Curiosity and a desire to continually learn and grow.
· Organization & attention to detail.
· Excellent communication and teamwork skills to collaborate effectively across departments.
· Ability to adapt to a dynamic manufacturing environment and manage multiple tasks efficiently.
BENEFITS
$70,000 to $90,000
401(k) & Matching Contributions
Health Insurance
Dental/Vision Insurance
Life Insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance
Vacation, Personal and Sick time PTO
2 paid Community service days
EAP Program
