Sr Packaging Systems Engineer

The Hershey Company•Lower Swatara Township, PA

4d•$103,200 - $129,000•Remote

About The Position

Reporting to the Director of Engineering – Salty Snacks in the Salty Snacks Engineering Group and working remotely, traveling as needed, the Sr Packaging Systems Engineer position will, with minimal direction, lead the conceptual and detailed engineering design, execution, and implementation of medium complexity projects requiring functional and industry expertise while leveraging relationships to deliver business results. This position requires a critical thinker who possesses strong technical knowledge, and who has demonstrated strong problem solving and optimization skills. This position will work collaboratively with both technical and business partners, with the strong capability to communicate complex technical subject matter in verbal and written form to audiences at all levels of the organization. The successful candidate will demonstrate integrity and possess the leadership attributes required to influence cross functional teams. This role delivers engineering solutions for scoped areas of process engineering projects as well as areas of new technology using established design standards and methodologies. It adapts known techniques to moderately complex or novel challenges and contributes to incremental innovation within process systems. The role prepares detailed technical documentation and collaborates with cross-functional partners to develop and optimize designs. It supports equipment installation and commissioning activities to ensure successful startup. It balances practical engineering execution with effective coordination across adjacent functions.

Requirements

3+ years of experience in Food Packaging Systems, Salty Snacks, Confectionery, Pharmaceutical or related industries
Packaging systems engineering, packaging systems design and project management experience, including packaging systems troubleshooting and optimization.
Knowledge and experience in Packaging systems design typical for the food and pharma industry, including: A strong understanding of common packaging systems unit operations and equipment, sanitary design and construction practices, GMP’s and Food Safety, and common equipment suppliers in the following areas: Product Distribution/Conveyors, Radial Scales, Vertical Form Fill Seal, Inspection (Checkweighers, Metal Detectors, X-Ray), Cartoners, Case Packers, Palletizers, AMRs/AGVs
Possess a strong understanding of the design, application, and maintenance of packaging systems, food manufacturing equipment and packaging systems automation & instrumentation
Demonstrated proficiencies in the food, pharmaceutical or other industry that is relative to Hershey manufacturing processes, construction practices, standards, and codes that support manufacturing
Prioritize solutions and develop schedules based on an understanding of the required business objectives.
Strong troubleshooting and optimization skills
Must be able to execute projects in a timely manner.
Strong leadership and decision-making ability.
Excellent interpersonal skills. Strong written and oral communication skills
Must be open and comfortable with change.
Must be versed with MS Office programs.
BS in Chemical, Mechanical, Food, Agricultural, or other closely related Engineering field.

Responsibilities

Conceptual and detailed engineering design and cost estimation for capital projects supporting North American manufacturing.
Implementation & Execution of capital projects to support North American Manufacturing.
Problem solving through application of technical acumen and creative thinking.
May manage Packaging Systems -focused capital projects.
May manage co-ops or interns, including interviewing and selection.
Construction scope and bid package development for small to large capital projects.
Coordinate and oversee the Equipment and system installation, check- out, and commissioning.
Responsible for packaging systems support, troubleshooting, and optimization during startup.
Lead training of manufacturing personnel including operators, supervisors, QA, and maintenance on the key operating parameters of the Packaging system.
Successful transition of deliverables and documentation to Plant Operations and Maintenance staff.
Develop manufacturing alternatives that meet the business requirements and provide packaging system solutions for the project.
PFD, Concept layout, & P&ID generation and development.
Equipment specification & selection and evaluation of equipment suppliers.
Cost estimating for capital projects and packaging system solutions.
Budget, schedule, and resource management of packaging system-focused capital projects.
Lead multi-functional teams to ensure projects are executed successfully.
Make critical decisions under pressure and with limited information.