Manufacturing Engineer
nVenia, part of the Duravant family of companies, is a leading manufacturer of automated packaging equipment, integrated packaging systems, and aftermarket solutions. Built on the trusted brands of Arpac, Fischbein, Hamer, and Ohlson, nVenia helps customers across consumer goods, food and beverage, industrial, and other industries improve productivity and operational performance through innovative, customer-focused packaging solutions.
Combining deep industry expertise with Duravant's global resources, nVenia is committed to delivering exceptional customer experiences through innovation, operational excellence, and collaboration.
Why Work at nVenia?
- nVenia offers a competitive benefits package for all full-time employees, including:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) or Health Savings Accounts (HSA), when allowed by tax law
- Paid life insurance and disability insurance, with options to purchase additional coverage
- Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave
- Optional coverages: Long-term Care, Accident Insurance, and Critical Illness Insurance
- 401(k) plan with company match
- Educational Assistance reimbursement
- Accrued Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 10 paid holidays annually
POSITION SUMMARY:
We are seeking a highly capable Manufacturing Engineer to support a high mix, low volume (HMLV) engineered-to-order business. This role will drive ERP (Epicor) excellence, design-for-manufacturability (DFM), and operational analytics to improve production efficiency, and product cost structure. This individual will operate as a critical partner to product management, engineering, and operations, ensuring that designs are manufacturable, routings are accurate, and data drives decision-making.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
1. ERP & Systems Excellence (Epicor Preferred)• Drive operational efficiency through ERP part setup including EOQ, routings and structure
• Partner with IT and operations to optimize Epicor workflows for HMLV manufacturing
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives tied to ERP usage (cycle times, labor standards, scrap tracking)
2. High Mix / Low Volume Manufacturing Optimization
• Develop scalable processes suitable for engineered-to-order and configurable products
• Improve throughput without relying on high-volume assumptions or rigid standardization
• Balance flexibility with discipline in manufacturing processes and documentation
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to reduce complexity and improve flow
3. Design for Manufacturability (DFM) Leadership
• Partner with design engineering early in development to ensure manufacturable designs
• Identify cost reduction opportunities through simplified fabrication, assembly, and material selection
• Establish DFM guidelines and best practices across product lines
• Support VAVE initiatives to improve margins and reduce part count and variability
4. Analytical & Data-Driven Decision Making
• Analyze manufacturing performance (labor efficiency, cost variance, lead times)
• Build and maintain models to support quoting, capacity planning, and process improvement
• Identify root causes of inefficiencies using structured problem-solving methods
• Translate data into clear, actionable recommendations for leadership