Industrial Engineer

Our client is an established mid-size manufacturer located in La Porte, Indiana, known for setting quality and innovation standards for over 75 years. Employing more than 5,000 employees worldwide, across 30 locations, this manufacturer is an independent family-owned business that produces products that are used for a variety of applications including graphic solutions, advertising prints, protective films, adhesive labels, laminates for decorative designs and high performance films for exterior applications.

Spanning an impressive 175,000 square feet, this highly automated facility is home to 240 Team Members and 5 manufacturing lines capable of producing products in the visual communication, interior surfaces and exterior solutions markets. Just this year, the plant completed a 30,000 sq ft expansion of its new warehouse, and there is an additional 60,000 sq ft of production space under review for 2027.

The expansion of the facility has contributed to the plant’s ability to produce efficiently, by investing in training, operations excellence and modernizing equipment. In the past 3 years, this plant has reached record levels of production output and “best in class” quality levels and customer satisfaction.

Joining the La Porte team means being part of a company that values integrity, collaboration, and career growth opportunities. It is a work environment that encourages employees to take pride and ownership in their work, and to take a leading role in problem solving and job instruction training. The maintenance and engineering team utilizes a reliability-focused methodology in planning and performing predictive maintenance.

Skill Level: Can independently lead capital improvement projects, manage contractors and provide executive level presentations

Shift: Days (Monday through Friday)

Compensation: Based on experience

Direct Hire and Reports into the Director of Engineering and Maintenance

Lead and implement plant-wide capital expansion projects. Must be skilled at interpreting and establishing machine and equipment specifications. Can independently work with contractors and suppliers. Be a champion of TEAM facilitation - listen, seek input, and serve the business. Bring forward the VISION of the plant through budgeting, return on investment, KPI and risk management.

• $1M+ CAPX leadership experience (experienced in evaluating quotes, interpreting engineering specifications, ROI, supplier evaluation)
• Highly skilled in leading multiple and complex projects using MS Project / Gantt Charts. Must be skilled in Budgeting and RISK management.
• Plant Layout / AutoCAD skills
• Can independently lead capital improvement projects, manage contractors and provide executive level presentations.

Mechanical Engineering or Industrial Engineering (or other engineering related discipline)

• Must be at least 18 years of age or older.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.