Packaging Engineer Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, Chemical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 3 to 5+ years of Project Engineering experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience in managing capital projects and plant engineering initiatives.
• Familiarity with packaging, processing, utilities, and automation systems.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, MS Project, and the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong knowledge of project management principles and financial control processes.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the Food & Beverage, Dairy, Consumer Goods, or Process Manufacturing industries.
• Expertise with High-Speed Packaging Systems and Automation Controls.
• Knowledge of FDA, OSHA, GMP, and 3-A Sanitary Standards.
• Skills in Six Sigma, Continuous Improvement, and Lean Manufacturing methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Oversee capital projects (CAPEX) through all phases including planning, design, budgeting, execution, and completion.
• Manage equipment upgrades, facility enhancements, and infrastructure initiatives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams such as Operations, Maintenance, Quality, Finance, R&D, and external vendors.
• Support new product introductions, plant expansions, and process optimization.
• Ensure adherence to safety, food safety, environmental, and regulatory standards.
• Prepare technical specifications, project documentation, and engineering proposals.
• Lead continuous improvement efforts and provide technical support to plant operations.