Corporate Engineer

Company Overview
Axium Packaging is a leading plastics manufacturing company with facilities across North America. We are committed to being a best-in-class supplier by investing in innovative processes, talented people, and advanced technologies. Our culture is hands-on, collaborative, and focused on continuous improvement.

Role Overview

This role is responsible for leading and supporting a broad portfolio of engineering and manufacturing projects across Axium’s operations. The individual will partner closely with cross-functional teams including Operations, Engineering, R&D, and external vendors to support plant expansions, operational improvements, automation initiatives, and new product launches. This position offers exposure to multiple manufacturing disciplines and opportunities to drive meaningful impact across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

Projects & Physical Infrastructure

• Support greenfield projects, plant expansions, and facility upgrades in collaboration with internal teams and external general contractors.
• Track project milestones, timelines, and deliverables to ensure alignment with approved project plans.
• Coordinate with local municipalities, inspectors, and internal stakeholders to support permitting and compliance requirements.
• Act as a liaison between plant operations, engineering teams, and contractors to define facility layouts, equipment requirements, and infrastructure needs.
• Identify improvement opportunities within existing facilities and lead engineering solutions from concept through implementation.

Manufacturing & Operational Excellence

• Analyze current manufacturing workflows to identify efficiency, quality, and cost-reduction opportunities using tools such as value stream mapping.
• Design and support the implementation of automation and process optimization initiatives.
• Partner with internal Industrial Engineering and IT/SAP teams to support digital transformation of manufacturing, production tracking, and workflow systems.
• Support customer-driven projects from initial concept and engineering design through production qualification, ensuring timelines, quality standards, and packaging requirements are met.

R&D, Innovation & Continuous Improvement

• Benchmark best practices from other industries and manufacturing environments to drive innovation and operational improvement.
• Support material and packaging development initiatives to meet evolving customer needs.
• Evaluate opportunities to improve internal processes, production technologies, and equipment performance.
• Research and assess new manufacturing technologies and equipment with a focus on connectivity, productivity, and quality improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Working knowledge or experience with 2D CAD software.
• Strong project coordination, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and external partners in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Reliable & Accountable – Consistently follows through on commitments.
• Collaborative – Enjoys working with people across departments and locations.
• Adaptable – Comfortable managing multiple projects and shifting priorities.
• Detail-Oriented – Focused on accuracy, process discipline, and execution.

Pay: $70,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Project engineering: 2 years (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• New Albany, OH 43054 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $70,000 - $85,000