Advisor, Manufacturing Technology Engineer - Packaging (Open to Remote)

Cargill • Wayzata, MN

8d • Remote

About The Position

The Advisor, Manufacturing Technology Engineer – Packaging will serve as the business technical authority for packaging manufacturing technologies across Cargill Animal Nutrition & Health (ANH) global operations. The role develops globally aligned processes, design standards, and governance frameworks, and defines the strategic roadmap for how packaging technologies support the ANH business strategy. It provides subject matter expertise across packaging systems and processes, including material handling, filling, weighing, sealing, palletizing, and packaging materials.

The position defines and governs global standards and strategies; supports packaging safety, regulatory compliance, performance improvement, supplier management, and equipment selection; and leads innovation and sustainable packaging initiatives from pilot through global deployment. It also provides project front-end requirements, design review, FAT/SAT acceptance criteria, commissioning and startup support, and technical training. The role works across regions and business functions, acts with limited direction, and contributes strategically to the business. The position is U.S.-remote, with travel of up to 20%. Relocation assistance and work visa sponsorship are not provided.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• At least six years of related work experience in packaging, manufacturing, or related process areas.
• Deep knowledge of packaging systems such as bagging lines, palletizing systems, conveyors, and packaging materials.
• Demonstrated ability to solve complex technical and operational problems.
• Experience working across regions and collaborating with multiple stakeholders.
• Ability to travel up to 20%.

Nice To Haves

• Six Sigma Belt certification.
• At least ten years of experience across engineering, operations, packaging, and manufacturing environments.
• Experience leading global or multi-regional initiatives.
• Extensive background in automation, robotics, and packaging line integration.
• Experience applying digital tools, analytics, or optimization models to packaging performance.
• Knowledge of sustainability frameworks and packaging material innovations.
• Ability to translate technical expertise into scalable global solutions.

Responsibilities

• Develop and govern global design standards for packaging equipment, materials, and processes, translating requirements into practical engineering and operating standards aligned with safety, quality, and performance expectations.
• Own packaging machine-safety requirements for new and existing equipment; embed safety in specifications, design reviews, FAT, SAT, and commissioning; and support EHS with packaging-related incidents and root-cause analysis.
• Serve as ANH’s technical point of contact for packaging regulations, including EU PPWR and North American EPR programs.
• Define and drive global packaging strategies across ANH, aligning with businesses, MSC, SMT, FSQR, and RMS.
• Identify and deploy best practices, standardize solutions, and promote consistency across global plants.
• Analyze packaging performance metrics, including cost, productivity, throughput, damage, and service level, to identify gaps and improvement opportunities.
• Establish KPIs, benchmarks, and governance routines to support consistent performance improvement.
• Define standard operating parameters and design criteria for bagging, palletizing, sealing, conveying, and warehousing interfaces.
• Lead initiatives to reduce packaging cost, improve efficiency, and enhance product protection and quality.
• Serve as technical authority for packaging equipment and materials suppliers; support supplier selection, qualification, and performance management; and partner with procurement on long-term technical roadmaps and standardized platforms.
• Lead the packaging innovation roadmap, including identification, piloting, and global deployment of automation, robotics, digitalization, and sustainable packaging technologies.
• Drive adoption of new technologies from pilot through scale across regions.
• Define product, handling, and performance requirements in process data sheets during project front-end work.
• Own FAT/SAT acceptance criteria and lead equipment selection based on total cost of ownership.
• Provide design review, commissioning, and startup support to ensure performance and compliance with global standards.
• Support development of sustainable packaging solutions that balance cost, performance, and environmental impact; collaborate with the business and customers on evolving sustainability expectations.
• Develop and deploy packaging technical training programs, define competencies, deliver technical education, and support knowledge transfer across the network.
• Identify packaging knowledge capability gaps and provide coaching, mentoring, and development opportunities to build a global SME network.
• Capture and deploy packaging standards, specifications, lessons learned, and best practices globally through standardized documentation and digital platforms.
• Provide expert thought leadership in packaging manufacturing technology, working with limited direction and contributing strategically across the business.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefit program, including medical and/or other benefits depending on the position offered and hours worked.
• Eligible for a discretionary incentive award dependent on company and personal performance.
• Minnesota Sick and Safe Leave accruals of one hour for every 30 hours worked, up to 48 hours per calendar year unless otherwise provided by law.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior