Ingeniero Junior de Manufactura

About the role

Manuplast, a manufacturer of export‑grade plastic packaging for multinational companies in Central America, is seeking a Junior Manufacturing Engineer to join its production team. The position is on‑site in San Juan Opico, El Salvador, and provides hands‑on training for recent engineering graduates.

Key responsibilities

• Improve production processes for plastic packaging.
• Participate in automation projects for lines and equipment.
• Monitor production efficiency, control output and manage shift performance.
• Work on rotating 8‑hour shifts within a 24/7 operation.

Required profile

• Recent graduate or up to 2 years of experience in Industrial, Mechanical, Process, Mechatronics or a related engineering field.
• Analytical, curious and eager to learn.
• Comfortable working on the shop floor and adapting to rotating shift schedules.

Required skills

What we offer

• Entry salary of US$800 per month.
• Clear career path and real training program.
• Opportunity to work with technology, data and automation.
• Stability in a certified export company (FSSC 22000, ISO, EcoVadis).
• Defined career ladder within the manufacturing area.