Alex Kah

IDR is seeking a dedicated and experienced Manufacturing Engineer to join one of our top clients in OHIO. If you are a self-starter with excellent communication skills and a commitment to continuous learning, we encourage you to apply today!

Position Overview/Responsibilities for the Manufacturing Engineer:

• Develop skills in safety, quality control, scheduling, and customer satisfaction through hands-on training.
• Build leadership capabilities in supervision, performance management, and mentorship.
• Learn key business principles like accountability, execution, risk management, and budgeting.
• Embrace Sonoco’s culture by enhancing communication, collaboration, and innovation.
• Prepare for leadership roles such as Plant Manager, Supply Chain Leader, or Regional Director.

Required Skills for Manufacturing Engineer:

• Educational Background: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Food Science, Packaging Science, Metallurgy, Materials Science, Chemistry, or a related natural science, completed by December 2024 or May 2025.

• Leadership Experience: Proven leadership experience in prior internships, campus organizations, or projects, showing readiness for supervisory and strategic responsibilities.

• Manufacturing Interest and Technical Aptitude: A strong desire to work in a manufacturing environment, along with technical knowledge and skills relevant to areas like safety, quality, and customer satisfaction.

• Flexibility and Willingness to Relocate: Openness to relocating (immediately or in the future), as well as flexibility with rotating or late shifts to meet the demands of the role.

• Strong Communication and Interpersonal Skills: Effective communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills to collaborate across teams and contribute to Sonoco’s culture and values.

• Our client offers a comprehensive total rewards package, including competitive pay and benefits. *Benefits listed below are for employees located in the U.S. Specific benefits and wellbeing programs may vary depending on your location (within the U.S. or global), or if you are a union employee.

  Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents, including FSA and HSA options
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Wellbeing tools and resources to support holistic health, including an Employee Assistance Program with a variety of services
• Paid time off and holidays to recreate, rejuvenate and care for the health of yourself and family

• They are an equal opportunity employer, and we strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any legally protected characteristic.

• Variety of company paid and voluntary employee-paid insurance plans including life, personal accident, and disability insurance
• Tuition reimbursement