4 Manufacturing jobs in Kendallville

Summary:

The purpose of the Engineering Technician is to be responsible for manufacturing quality products efficiently, accurately, safely and on time. Utilizes manufacturing equipment and in-process instrumentation to manufacture products according to standards, company policy and safety regulations. Position will report directly to the Manufacturing Engineering Manager and will take daily direction and training from members of the Engineering Team.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Troubleshoots and repairs complex mechanical and electrical issues in conjunction with the manufacturing processes in assembly and provides general support to the manufacturing team.
• Provides CNC support with tramming spindles, cutting/trimming jaws and dimensional issues.
• Addresses and resolves technical issues per procedure and notifies Leads and Supervisors on any unsolved technical issues.
• Assists in driving the implementation of projects to meet due dates and timelines effectively and successfully while supporting multiple projects at a time.
• Provides technical assistance, guidance, and training to other production associates.
• Works to continually improve the setup, calibration, manufacture and test procedures used in machining/assembly.
• Communicates with engineering, production and supervision on manufacturing and functionality issues.
• Trains, mentors, supports and provides leadership to Team Leaders and Production Associates.
• Monitors, audits, and complies with Lock-Out/Tag-Out safety policy for all plant activities.
• Performs advanced troubleshooting (electrical, mechanical, CNC), and conducts studies to reduce/eliminate common defects, then recommends necessary process changes, and implements changes with minimal direction.
• Provides gaging support for assembly, working with Quality, troubleshoots measurement/gaging issues.
• Develops countermeasures to respond to customer initiated corrective actions.
• Drives lean improvement activity in the areas of changeovers, kaizen activity related to machining.
• Strictly follows company procedures, safe working practices and policies.
• Identifies reports and recommends corrective actions for any unsafe conditions or inefficient processes to Supervisor and/or Value Stream Management.

Critical Competencies:

• Must have knowledge of Safety Data Sheets (SDS) when handling materials and/or chemicals.
• Ability to set up/calibrate equipment/instruments based on Engineering/Customer requirements.
• Understanding and experience with Lean Manufacturing.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• The ability to read and interpret documents such as general business periodicals, safety rules, quality instruction and process documentation, operating and maintenance instructions, technical and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions verbally and in written form.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in engineering or related field, preferred.
• 1+ years of manufacturing/ technical experience in assembly and machining, preferred.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and peripheral vision.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually minimal to moderate.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Coverage
• Spending accounts (HSA, Health Care FSA and Dependent Care FSA)
• Paid Time Off and Holidays
• 401k Retirement Plan with Matching Employer Contributions
• Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
• Paid Leaves
• Tuition Assistance

About Regal Rexnord

Regal Rexnord is a publicly held global industrial manufacturer with 30,000 associates around the world who help create a better tomorrow by providing sustainable solutions that power, transmit and control motion. The Company's electric motors and air moving subsystems provide the power to create motion. A portfolio of highly engineered power transmission components and subsystems efficiently transmits motion to power industrial applications. The Company's automation offering, comprised of controls, actuators, drives, and precision motors, controls motion in applications ranging from factory automation to precision control in surgical tools.

The Company's end markets benefit from meaningful secular demand tailwinds, and include factory automation, food & beverage, aerospace, medical, data center, warehouse, alternative energy, residential and commercial buildings, general industrial, construction, metals and mining, and agriculture.

Regal Rexnord is comprised of three operating segments: Industrial Powertrain Solutions, Power Efficiency Solutions, and Automation & Motion Control. Regal Rexnord has offices and manufacturing, sales and service facilities worldwide. For more information, including a copy of our Sustainability Report, visit RegalRexnord.com.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Regal Rexnord is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, ancestry, national origin, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status (unless required by the applicable law or government contract), disability or protected veteran status or any other status or characteristic protected by law. Regal Rexnord is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are committed to building a team that represents diverse and inclusive backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. If you'd like to view a copy of the company's affirmative action plan for protected veterans/individuals with disabilities or policy statement, please email you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please e-mail

Equal Employment Opportunity Posters

Notification to Agencies : Please note that Regal Rexnord Corporation and its affiliates and subsidiaries ("Regal Rexnord") do not accept unsolicited resumes or calls from third-party recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Master Service Agreement or similar contract and approval from HR to submit resumes for a specific requisition, Regal Rexnord will not consider or approve payment to any third-parties for hires made.

**2026 Internship: Manufacturing Engineer (Avilla, IN)**
**Description**
Kautex is a global company with over 30 plants in 13 countries. As a leading Tier One automotive supplier, we are a pioneer in the design and manufacturing of plastic fuel systems and beyond. From battery enclosures for use in hybrid and full battery electric vehicle applications to autonomous cleaning systems, we are advancing solutions for the era of new mobility. Our portfolio also covers high-quality industrial packaging and cast camshafts. Embracing the transformative venture, Kautex is part of a network of global businesses, offering some of the most advanced technologies and services the world has ever seen.
We foster career growth, drive groundbreaking talent programs, and champion equal opportunities and sustainability in our business practices and products. By working together as one team and supporting one another, amazing things happen. We push the boundaries of what's possible, soar to new heights and reach for the extraordinary, being recognized by prestigious awards such as Fair Company, Great place to work (Silao), MINT minded company, or Ecovadis Platinum. We can`t wait getting to know you and share more about our values and local benefits.
What awaits you
+ Work closely with the engineering and maintenance functions
+ Problem-solving on current and prospective process opportunities as well as customer complaints
+ Gain an understanding of patterns, tooling and layout, and system operations
+ Gain an understanding of the blow molding and assembly process for manufacturing automotive fuel systems
+ Conduct cycle time studies to determine bottlenecks and drive improvements to reduce scrap and downtime
+ Create standardized work instructions as needed
+ Analyze Scrap and Downtime on a production line, using analytical tools to Pareto and trend scrap drivers, root cause highest scrap drivers
+ Work to analyze operational equipment efficiencies and make improvements based on A3/root cause analysis of top items affecting OEE and Scrap
+ Participate in the operational meetings
+ Assist the NPI group as needed to ensure the flawless launch of the projects
+ Perform work as assigned by supervisor
**Qualifications**
What you'll need to succeed:
+ Currently pursuing a university degree in Engineering or Applied Science with a focus on automation or robotics
+ Preference for candidates with skills in the following areas: Data Analysis, Electronics, Software Engineering, Robotics/Automation, Mechatronics
**Recruiting Timeline:** Applications for this position will be accepted through October 31, 2025. The application window may be shortened or extended based on candidate flow and business needs. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible, and review the location for this role to ensure it aligns to your location preferences as all roles are on site at a Textron business unit.
**EEO Statement**
Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, disability, sex (including pregnancy and sexual orientation), genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.
**Recruiting Company:** Kautex
**Primary Location:** US-Indiana-Avilla
**Job Function:** Manufacturing
**Schedule:** Full-time
**Job Level:** Individual Contributor
**Job Type:** Internship / Co-Op
**Shift:** First Shift
**Job Posting:** 09/01/2025, 4:00:00 AM
**Job Number:**

Manufacturing Supervisor - Overnight 12-hour shift 5P - 5A
Requisition ID: 10944
Location:
Kendallville, IN, US, 46755
Department: Manufacturing & Operations
Travel: No Travel Required
**If you are a GPI employee, please click the Employee Login before applying. ( Graphic Packaging International, we produce the paper cup that held your coffee this morning, the basket that transported those bottles of craft beer you enjoyed last weekend, and the microwave tray that heated your gourmet meal last night. We're one of the largest manufacturers of paperboard and paper-based packaging for some of the world's most recognized brands of food, beverage, foodservice, household, personal care and pet products. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, we are collaborative, diverse, innovative individuals who create inspired packaging while giving back to our communities.**
**With over 25,000 employees working in more than 130 locations worldwide, we strive to be environmentally responsible in our industry and in the communities where we operate. We are committed to workplace diversity and offer compensation and benefits programs that are among the industry's best to reward the talented people who make our company successful.**
**If this sounds like something you would like to be a part of, we'd love to hear from you.**
**A World of Difference. Made Possible.**
**POSITION PURPOSE**
+ Directs and coordinates the day-to-day shift activities, by providing leadership and supervision to subordinates.
+ Serves as the link between direct reports and middle / upper management.
**JOB FUNCTIONS**
+ Plans production operations, establishing priorities and sequences for manufacturing products, utilizing knowledge of production processes and methods, machine and equipment capabilities, and human resource requirements and capabilities.
+ Makes decisions on job assignments and work priorities
+ Reviews production and operating reports and resolves operational, manufacturing, and maintenance problems to ensure minimum costs and prevent operational delays and downtime.
+ Responsible for equipment condition and department housekeeping
+ Researches, compiles and prepares reports, correspondence, and other information required by management, as well as, identifies and resolves report discrepancies or errors.
+ Works with employees to maintain a safe work environment. Leads and supports subordinates to work in a safe manner and to seek improvements in work practices.
+ Ensures that product quality and production efficiencies meet or exceed established standards.
+ Examines procedures and recommends changes to save time, labor, and other costs and to improve quality control and operating efficiency.
+ Supervises and coordinates activities of support resources such as quality, maintenance, shipping and receiving, and technical trainers.
+ Observes subordinates to ensure compliance with safety, quality, and productivity standards.
+ Verifies completeness and accuracy of subordinates' work, computations, and records.
+ Participates in work of subordinates to facilitate productivity or overcome difficult aspects of work.
+ Instructs subordinates in job duties or arranges for training to be provided.
+ Facilitates team meetings, intervenes as necessary to keep the team's goals and results consistent with company direction, and works with the team members to develop their full potential.
+ Initiates and conducts personnel actions such as discipline, performance evaluations, and payroll.
+ Evaluates subordinate job performance and recommends appropriate personnel action.
+ Administer, communicate and interpret work procedures and company policies to subordinates
+ Provides subordinates with guidance in handling difficult or complex problems and in resolving grievances or submits unsettled disputes to management.
+ Shares an obligation to protect and strengthen Graphic Packaging International's good reputation in our relationships with customers, employees, suppliers, competitors, investors, and governmental agencies, and to act consistently with our core values: Integrity, Respect, Accountability, Relationships, and Teamwork
**JOB SPECIFICATIONS**
+ High School Diploma, GED
+ BS degree in related field and/or equivalent experience in a converting facility is preferred
+ Leadership Skills - ability to motivate people to perform at high levels
+ Computer Skills: SAP, MS Office, and database programs
+ Requires use of all general office equipment (e.g. fax, copier, telephone, etc.)
+ Experience with web presses and straight-line gluers is preferred
+ Professional oral and written communication skills
+ Detail oriented, self-starter , organized
+ Ability to work overtime (greater than 40 hours per week)
+ Ability to work any shift, including 12 hours, evenings, and weekends
+ Visual Color Discrimination, the ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of colors
**Pay Range:** **$67,500.00** - **$90,000.00**
**Graphic Packaging is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All candidates will be evaluated on the basis of their qualifications for the job in question. We do not base our employment decision on an employee's or applicant's race, color, religion, age, gender or sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic identity, genetic information, disability, veteran/military status or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law.Click here to view the Poster, EEO is the Law. ( Major Market:** Fort Wayne