Manufacturing Engineer - Paper/Converting - Andover, MA

Michael Page International

Andover, MA
1 day ago

$85,000–$105,000 Per Year
Full-time

Highlights

The company operates a fast-paced production environment focused on continuous improvement, operational excellence, product quality, and customer satisfaction. A successful Manufacturing Engineer should have: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or a related discipline preferred.

Numbers & Facts

Location	Andover, MA
Job Type	Full-time
Industry	Staffing/Employment Agencies
Salary	$85,000–$105,000 Per Year
Company Size	10,000 employees or more
Website	https://www.michaelpage.ca/

Description

Manufacturing Engineer

Drive equipment reliability, process optimization, and continuous improvement. Highly hands-on role supporting production, quality, and operations teams.

About Our Client

My client is a growing manufacturing organization specializing in paper and converting operations. The company operates a fast-paced production environment focused on continuous improvement, operational excellence, product quality, and customer satisfaction. Employees are encouraged to take ownership, solve problems proactively, and make a direct impact on manufacturing performance.

Job Description

Troubleshoot and support repair of manufacturing equipment and production machinery. Diagnose mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, electrical, controls, and process-related equipment issues. Partner with operators and maintenance teams to minimize downtime and restore production. Identify root causes of recurring equipment failures and implement permanent corrective actions. Improve preventive maintenance programs and equipment reliability. Support equipment upgrades, installations, commissioning, and startup activities. Analyze production and downtime data to identify bottlenecks and improvement opportunities. Improve machine speeds, yields, uptime, changeover efficiency, and overall process performance. Support production trials, new product introductions, and process development initiatives. Develop work instructions, process controls, operating procedures, and training materials. Investigate product quality concerns and perform root cause analysis. Implement corrective and preventive actions to improve product quality and consistency. Support continuous improvement projects focused on productivity, waste reduction, and operational performance. Collaborate with suppliers, vendors, production, maintenance, and quality teams to resolve technical challenges.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Manufacturing Engineer should have: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or a related discipline preferred. 3-7+ years of manufacturing, process, equipment, or mechanical engineering experience. Strong mechanical troubleshooting skills within a manufacturing environment. Experience working directly with industrial equipment and machinery. Knowledge of bearings, gearboxes, motors, drives, pumps, pneumatics, hydraulics, rollers, and sensors. Electrical and controls troubleshooting experience preferred, including PLCs, VFDs, motors, sensors, and industrial controls. Strong understanding of root cause analysis, corrective actions, process controls, and quality systems. Experience in paper, converting, packaging, printing, laminating, coating, web handling, slitting, or continuous-process manufacturing preferred. Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving abilities. Self-starter with a hands-on approach and strong sense of ownership. Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

What's on Offer

Highly visible, hands-on engineering role. Direct impact on plant performance and reliability. Exposure to equipment upgrades and capital improvement projects. Strong continuous improvement culture. Broad engineering responsibilities and autonomy. Collaborative team-oriented environment. Opportunity to make measurable operational improvements. Competitive compensation and benefits.

Job Summary

Sector: Engineering & Manufacturing

Sub Sector: Production, Manufacturing

Industry: Industrial / Manufacturing

Where: Andover

Contract Type: Permanent

Consultant name: Madison Weber

Job Reference: JN-112026-7139131

About Company

Michael Page is one of the world's leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world. Our business was established in Canada in 2005 when we opened our Toronto office. Our role is to work with employers and job seekers to facilitate a successful match. This can range from advising a global company on a candidate sourcing strategy to helping a job seeker find their dream job. In Canada, we focus on recruiting for the following areas: Banking and financial services Digital and e-commerce Engineering and manufacturing Finance and accounting Human resources Information technology Marketing Oil and gas Procurement and supply chain Property and construction Sales An Established Brand The Group has established a leading presence in many of the key markets for professional recruitment around the world and has positioned itself in certain other markets, which offer the opportunity for future growth. Within its current largest markets, Michael Page has also built a regional presence, including in the UK, France and Australia. Consequently, the Michael Page brand is among the most widely recognized brands in the professional recruitment industry. A Market Leader The role of a recruitment consultancy is to act as an intermediary, identifying and sourcing suitably qualified candidates on behalf of its clients. Candidates are recruited either for permanent or contract positions (typically for a fixed term) or on a temporary basis. Within the overall recruitment industry, the market for professional recruitment services is a specialist sector which has developed more recently. Michael Page is widely recognized as leading the development of this market around the world. Learn the benefits of working with Michael Page yourself. Submit your resume or contact a Michael Page recruitment consultant today.