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ALPLA, Inc.

Downstream Engineer

Lima, OH, United States

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Posting language: English
Posted: Nov 2, 2026

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Build a Career, Not Just a Job

Join ALPLA, a global leader in sustainable packaging solutions serving some of the world's most recognized brands, including P&G, Unilever, L'Oréal, PepsiCo, and many more.

As a family-owned company with locations around the world, ALPLA offers stable careers, hands-on training, competitive benefits, and opportunities for growth. Whether you're an experienced manufacturing professional or looking to start a new career, we provide the support and development you need to succeed.

At ALPLA, we invest in our people, promote from within, and foster a culture focused on safety, teamwork, innovation, and continuous improvement. From apprenticeship programs and technical training to leadership development opportunities, ALPLA is committed to helping employees build long-term careers.

What You Can Expect from ALPLA

Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
401(k) with company match
Childcare and dependent care savings programs
Paid vacation and holidays
Company-paid life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance
Tuition reimbursement and educational assistance programs
Career growth and advancement opportunities
Employee recognition programs
Hands-on training and professional development
A stable, growing company committed to sustainability

Ready to Build Your Future?

Join a team where your contributions matter, your development is supported, and your career can grow with a global industry leader.

Apply today and discover what a career at ALPLA can offer.

What Will You Enjoy Doing

Troubleshoot and resolve performance issues in automated downstream equipment, including robotics, conveyors, packaging, and palletizing systems
Analyze system performance data to identify opportunities for process improvement and equipment optimization.
Develop and maintain equipment documentation, engineering standards, and maintenance procedures.
Support integration of PLC, HMI, and networked control systems within manufacturing operations.
Lead or assist in capital projects involving automation upgrades, layout changes, and system retrofits.
Collaborate with maintenance and operations teams to ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
Provide technical training and support to maintenance and production staff
Leads RCA activities with cross functional teams. Greenbelt/Blackbelt

Performance Metrics:

Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE): ≥ 90% target for downstream systems.
Unplanned Downtime Reduction: Year-over-year decrease of ≥ 10%.
Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF): Continuous improvement based on historical baseline.
Mean Time to Repair (MTTR): Target reduction by 15% through effective troubleshooting and maintenance planning.
Root Cause Analysis (RCA) Completion Rate: 100% of major equipment failures investigated with formal RCA.
Corrective Action Implementation: ≥ 90% of recommended improvements implemented within agreed timelines.
Automation Improvement Projects: Minimum of 2 cost-saving or process-enhancing projects completed per year.

Competencies:

Ensures Accountability
Decision Quality
Communicates Effectively
Instills Trust
Collaborates
Values Differences
Drives Results

What Makes You Great

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, Electrical, or Mechatronics Engineering (or related field) preferred
5+ years of experience in an automated or high-speed manufacturing environment preferred
Proficiency with PLCs, robotics, motion systems, and industrial automation technologies.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on root cause analysis and reliability engineering.
Experience with project management, vendor coordination, and system commissioning is preferred.
Greenbelt or Blackbelt certified preferred
RCA leadership training and skill set preferred
Background and training facilitation 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. While performing the duties of this job:

The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, use hands to finger, handle or feel.
The employee is regularly required to talk and hear.
The employee is occasionally required to sit.
The employee must regularly lift and/ or move up to 10 lbs, frequently lift and/or move up to 30 lbs and occasionally lift and/or move more than 50 lbs.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

It is required to act in a safe and environmentally responsible manner at all times by adhering to all ALPLA policies and procedures and Safety Standards (OSHA).

#Salaried #Lima

ALPLA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: ALPLA is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at ALPLA are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. ALPLA will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

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