Manufacturing Engineer

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.

Packsize is an Equal Opportunity employer and is committed to diversity in its workforce. In compliance with applicable federal and state laws, Packsize policy of equal employment opportunity prohibits discrimination on the basis of race or ethnicity, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, veteran’s status, status as a qualified person with a disability, or genetic information. Individuals from historically underrepresented groups, such as minorities, women, qualified persons with disabilities, and protected veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to qualified individuals with disabilities.

Packsize is redefining the way businesses and their customers use and experience packaging around the world. We build the technology, design the right solutions, and automate the processes that propel the industry forward. To us, packaging is much more than a box—it’s delivering what’s right for our customers, their customers, our people, and the planet.