Manufacturing Engineer
Company: Valpak/Clipp
Location: Saint Petersburg
Posted on: January 16, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Description: This is a 100%
on-site position based in St. Petersburg, FL. Candidates must
report in person Monday through Friday. Relocation assistance is
not provided. Summary: Develops, implements, and manages projects
designed to enhance product development through process
enhancement, equipment enhancement or equipment procurement in
support of Lean organizational objectives. Initiates change
initiatives that deliver quality, productivity, and material flow
in a manufacturing environment. Performs engineering tasks by
researching, collaborating, and monitoring progress/success with
moderate direction. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include
the following. Other duties may be assigned. 1. Investigates,
designs, and implements approaches to computer integrated
manufacturing and robotics equipment, manufacturing methods,
equipment maintenance and improvement, and production processes to
optimize resource utilization. 2. Delivers proposals to
stakeholders and leadership to gain support and buy in for new
product equipment requirements, manufacturing methods, and
processes by using case study data from related industry activity.
3. Responsible for installing and commissioning new production
units, monitoring development (i.e., modifications and upgrades)
and troubleshooting existing equipment and processes. Investigates
and implements equipment, tooling, materials, and methods of
manufacturing. 4. Plans and coordinates for major equipment
overhauls and executes plans within the time constraints of the
business. 5. Writes, reviews, and revises operating
instructions/procedures/change notices for production operations
collaborating with the appropriate resources. 6. Conducts or
coordinates times and motion studies to establish optimum
production standards for production operations related to new
product initiatives. 7. Develops techniques for monitoring,
controlling, and improving product/process quality including
coordination of vibration analysis through vendors. 8. Identifies
and finds solutions for obsolete parts and/or mechanical systems in
the manufacturing plant. 9. Assists and trains staff in
Manufacturing families and Maintenance on tasks and skills needed.
Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual
must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The
requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge,
skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be
made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions. Regular attendance during regularly scheduled
business hours mandatory. In-person supervision during working
hours and personal interaction with co-workers and operations
leadership required. CAD/SolidWorks experience Familiarity with PLC
systems (primarily Siemens and Allen Bradley) in a manufacturing
environment Skills with tools and equipment for parts fabrication
such as 3-D printers Education/Experience: Bachelor’s degree in
engineering is strongly preferred. Mechanical, Mechatronic/Robotic
Engineering degrees preferred. Minimum of 5 years of experience in
related activities (equipment design, re-engineering project work,
new equipment design, operations leadership, mechanical
engineering, etc.) in a manufacturing environment or a combination
of relevant experience and education totaling 10 years. Strong
facilitation and leadership skills Creative problem-solving skills
Analytical strength Self-directed/self-starter Strong
communication/collaboration skills Strong
planning/organizational/follow up skills Knowledge of Lean
manufacturing best practices Statistical process control knowledge
Strong Mechanical knowledge Familiarity with WinCC/SCADA systems
LI-PW1 Requirements:
Keywords: Valpak/Clipp, Lakeland , Manufacturing Engineer, Engineering , Saint Petersburg, Florida
