Engineer Manager - 248691 (Sussex) at Medix

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Engineering Manager

Location: Sussex, Wisconsin

Position Overview

Medix is seeking a dynamic, hands-on Films & Converting Engineering Manager to lead technical strategy, machine performance, and engineering execution across two packaging manufacturing plants in Wisconsin. This newly created leadership role provides critical on-site engineering presence, alleviates executive bandwidth constraints, and serves as the technical driver for machine reconfiguration, customer trials, and continuous improvement initiatives.

The ideal candidate brings 10+ years of mechanical and automation engineering experience in converting operations, with deep expertise in machine design, web-handling, mechatronics, controls, and customer-driven trials. This is a working manager position that combines team leadership with a high degree of hands-on engineering, troubleshooting, and floor-level execution.

Key Responsibilities

Customer-Driven Machine Reconfiguration & Trials (4050%)

• Own the technical execution of customer requests (e.g., new formats, down-gauging, recycled-content products)
• Scope machine modifications with design and process engineering teams
• Perform mechanical redesigns in SolidWorks
• Lead trial runs and data acquisition
• Validate and document results for customers, R&D, and operations

Troubleshooting & Equipment Performance (2030%)

• Diagnose and resolve chronic converting issues such as
• band sealing migration, web tracking, wrinkles, scrap, and downtime
• Lead structured root cause analysis and implement corrective actions
• Oversee mechanical, controls, and process adjustments

Mechanical Design & Vendor Management (1525%)

• Design and modify equipment components, assemblies, nips, rolls, mechanisms
• Create and update SolidWorks models and part specifications
• Collaborate with OEMs, integrators, and vendors on technical requirements
• Support FAT, installation, commissioning, and startup of new equipment

Leadership & Strategy (1015%)

• Lead and mentor two direct reports (Converting Design & Process Engineering)
• Set technical priorities, allocate resources, and guide project execution
• Partner cross-functionally with operations, NPD, R&D, and leadership
• Contribute to capital planning, long-term strategy, and continuous improvement

Qualifications

• 10+ years of mechanical, automation, or converting engineering experience
• Expertise in machine design, SolidWorks, web-handling, and converting processes
• Strong PLC/controls literacy and mechatronics understanding
• Demonstrated success managing equipment trials, FAT/startup, and prototypes
• Experience leading engineering teams or cross-functional technical initiatives
• Background in packaging strongly preferred

Job Info:

• Company: Medix
• Position: Engineer Manager - 248691 (Sussex)
• Work Location: Sussex
• Country: US

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