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Downstream Engineer

Bowling Green, KY · On-site

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What You Will Enjoy Doing The Downstream Engineer is responsible for ensuring the optimal ... Experience with project management, vendor coordination, and system commissioning is preferred.

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As of Sep 13, 2026, the average yearly pay for manager downstream engineer in the United States is $111,632.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $80,500.00 and $132,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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AspectManager Downstream EngineerProcess Engineer
Primary RoleOversees downstream operations, manages teams, ensures safety and efficiencyDesigns, develops, and optimizes manufacturing or processing procedures
CredentialsBachelor's or higher in engineering, management experience, certifications like PMPBachelor's or higher in chemical, process, or mechanical engineering
Work EnvironmentField and plant operations, team management, safety protocolsDesign labs, manufacturing plants, process optimization settings
Industry UsageCommon in oil & gas, petrochemical, and refining industriesUsed across chemical, oil & gas, and manufacturing sectors

The Manager Downstream Engineer focuses on overseeing downstream operations and managing teams, while the Process Engineer concentrates on designing and improving processing methods. Both roles require engineering credentials, but the managerial position emphasizes leadership and safety oversight, whereas the Process Engineer emphasizes technical process development.

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Infographic showing various Manager Downstream Engineer job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 86% Full Time, 13% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 86% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 12% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $111,632 per year, or $53.7 per hour.

Downstream Engineer

Bowling Green, KY • On-site

ALPLA Group
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$71K - $92K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 2 days ago

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Job description

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.
What Can You 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 You Will Enjoy Doing
The Downstream Engineer is responsible for ensuring the optimal performance, reliability, and continuous improvement of automated downstream manufacturing systems. This role focuses on the post-production processes that include product handling, packaging, palletizing, labeling, and automated material flow. The engineer applies a blend of mechanical, electrical, and control systems expertise to maintain up time, enhance system integration, and drive efficiency across automated operations.
  • 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

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

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

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 and very occasionally to climb or balance.
  • 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). #maintenance #BOW2
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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This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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