Principal Packaging Equipment Engineer

Pharmavite • West Hills, CA

83d • $91,000 - $151,000

About The Position

The Principal Packaging Equipment Engineer provides value to Pharmavite through leading the delivery of new packaging technologies for Pharmavite and driving continuous improvement within our packaging operations. As the Pharmavite packaging equipment 'Subject Matter Expert' you will be responsible for influencing our longer-term packaging technology plans and influencing all major packaging equipment engineering activities across the Pharmavite Supply Chain. This role requires a deep understanding of packaging materials, processes, and technologies, and familiarity with data systems that aid shop floor continuous improvement processes, as well as strong project management and leadership skills. The ideal candidate will have a passion for sustainable packaging solutions and a strong track record of successful packaging line design and development.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required, preferably in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Robotics Engineering, or Packaging Engineering.
• Minimum of 7-10 years of experience working in an engineering-related role in a related FMCG/related industry or gained experience as an engineering contractor with specific experience in packaging equipment.
• A proven track record of successful packaging line design and development in the FMCG industry (Ideally Consumer Healthcare Industry) and has technical aptitude and experience to influence and shape large capital investments.
• Demonstrated ability to increase packaging line efficiencies and can coach these abilities to operations and the shop floor.
• Ability to clearly demonstrate ability in packaging line constraints and flow balancing principles.
• Built-in leadership capability to translate standards and improvement approaches across our supply network.
• Strong knowledge of packaging materials, technologies, and manufacturing processes.
• Familiarity with sustainability practices and regulations related to packaging.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with a strong attention to detail.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.
• Good understanding of how manufacturing data systems (e.g. MES) can contribute to increased success at a shop floor level.
• Experience in Project Engineering and project execution.
• Experience transcribing project requirements into a technical solution through sound application of engineering principles.
• Demonstrated ability to fully understand packaging flow concepts and design leveraging best practice principles in packaging equipment engineering.
• Experience leading teams through changing or ambiguous situations.
• Subject matter expertise in one or more areas of food production line packaging equipment.
• Machine design and experience working in a USDA / FDA Food manufacturing environment.
• Business & Financial Acumen required to support business case development.
• Ability to apply Lean principles to the packaging system.
• Tenacity to overcome obstacles and implement solutions.
• Knowledge of Rockwell Systems and Software is advantageous.
• Understanding of Packaging equipment systems, in general, and integration into plant manufacturing systems.

Nice To Haves

• Lean certification is a plus.
• PMP Certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develops packaging investment plans across our business, informing both tactical capital investment plans and long-range capital investment plans.
• Cultivates & deploys new technologies to provide a competitive advantage for Pharmavite.
• Is involved with driving the continuous improvement of packaging technology/equipment, ensuring equipment improvement wins are shared across the Pharmavite packaging organization.
• Undertakes Packaging Line 'Flow Balancing studies' to optimize packaging line flow for efficiency, supports manufacturing sites to improve OEE and reliability of our Packaging systems.
• Collaborating with sites to provide a prioritized packaging equipment/technology replacement/obsolescence plan to address obsolete equipment.
• Contributing member of the Packaging Center of Excellence team.
• Utilizes Project Management Best practices, standardized work processes, and tools.
• Stays up to date on industry trends and changes in packaging equipment engineering.
• Creates packaging equipment standards across our supply chain, with input from various stakeholders.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Product Development, Marketing, Supply Chain, and Quality Assurance, to ensure packaging solutions align with overall business objectives.
• Use subject matter expertise in assigned areas, 3rd party engineering, and OEMs to develop labor-reducing/cost-saving automation projects.
• Provide technical and economic feasibility analysis to other groups within Pharmavite.
• Supports the development of Front-End-Loading packages (FEL's) that are complete, clear, concise, and that reflect due diligence to ensure project success.
• Develops 'rough order of' magnitude estimates to give the business a directional early view of a technology/project.
• Involved in packaging equipment testing and validation to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Manages packaging projects from concept through commercialization, including timeline development, resource allocation, and risk management.
• Identifies and implements cost-saving opportunities and process improvements in packaging design and production.
• Stays current with industry trends, innovations, and best practices in packaging engineering and sustainability.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation programs.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• 401K match.
• Annual performance bonus.
• Wellness benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Chemical Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees