Hiring: Manufacturing Engineer Company: Kaleidoscope Innovation Location: Lafayette, IN Job Posted Time: 2026-09-03 10:45:14 Target Skills & Keywords : Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint About the job Required Skills: •Develop and maintain the Spare Parts strategy for production machines and equipment. •Perform deep dives of machine components (ie: pumps, motors, drives, valves, seals, cutting tools) to identify OEM Mfg Part numbers •Identify and qualify reliable suppliers and sourcing options for critical spare parts. •Analyze existing procurement processes and work with Supply Chain teams to reduce lead times and prevent downtime. •Support maintenance teams with technical evaluation, documentation, and engineering insights. •Review machine BOMs, maintenance manuals, and historical failure data to determine critical spares and stocking levels. •Partner cross-functionally with Engineering, Production, and Maintenance teams to ensure alignment on spare parts requirements and machine reliability goals. Qualifications: •Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field. •Knowledge of manufacturing equipment, maintenance processes, and spare parts management. •Fluent in Microsoft Tools : Excel and PowerPoint (data analysis, reporting, presentations). •Perform data analytics on part consumption + part availability + cost to establish strategic order quantities and recommend on-hand quantities. •Demonstrated capacity to work cross‑functionally with Engineering, Production, and Supply Chain teams. Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!