About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Engineering.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

Confidential Client is seeking a Manufacturing Manager to lead advanced manufacturing, packaging, and controls projects at their Albany, OR manufacturing site. This hands-on role blends process engineering, converting & packaging, control systems, and project management to improve capacity, quality, and operational excellence.

• Lead process engineering and optimization efforts to eliminate losses, improve OEE, and raise product quality using data-driven analysis.
• Drive converting & packaging engineering initiatives—web-processing, 3D modeling, mechatronics, and packaging line optimization.
• Design and implement control systems, automation, robotics, and industrial software; manage site electrical systems and facility upgrades.
• Lead capital projects (typically $2M+) from concept through execution, managing scope, schedule, budget, and cross-functional deliverables.
• Coach and develop team capability, promote HS&E and quality standards, and support adoption of digital solutions and robotics.

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What We Offer

• Significant ownership of meaningful projects from Day 1.
• Structured mentorship and formal training to accelerate your development.
• A collaborative, technology-forward manufacturing environment.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package. Base salary range for this posting: $85,000 - $122,200 per year (location-specific).

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Job Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline (e.g., Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, Chemical, Industrial & Systems, Manufacturing, Operations Management).
• 0–5 years of relevant experience (internships, co-ops, academic projects count).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to identify root causes and develop technical solutions using data.
• Project mindset with demonstrated ability to manage timelines, budgets, and deliverables.
• Effective leadership and interpersonal skills to collaborate across operator and management levels.
• Agility to adapt to changing scope, schedules, and priorities.
• Willingness to relocate during your career; relocation support may be available to those who qualify.
• Ability to travel 10–25% as business needs dictate.

Preferred

• Prior manufacturing experience.
• Familiarity with data analysis tools (Power BI, Tableau, SQL) and continuous improvement methods (Lean, Six Sigma).
• Experience with controls, automation, robotics, PLCs, drives, and industrial networks.
• Proven background in Process, Converting/Packaging, or Control Systems Engineering.
• Experience with project management tools and capital project delivery.

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Additional Information

• Immigration sponsorship is not available for this role.
• Confidential Client participates in E-Verify.
• Candidates will not be disadvantaged for being unemployed.
• This role is full-time and may be classified as entry-level to early-career depending on experience.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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