Packaging Plant Engineer

Overview

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Working in a participative, team-based environment, using Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma processes and principles, the Packaging Engineer is responsible for technical stewardship of all equipment in the operating teams, with a focus on manufacturing and packaging equipment.

• Develop thorough and practical solutions with minimal assistance to a wide range of difficult challenges using knowledge of industry and plant operations.
• Apply engineering and maintenance skills to determine root cause of issues and optimize packaging equipment, leveraging plant, company, and external resources.
• Apply multi-discipline engineering and maintenance procedures to improve and upgrade manufacturing equipment, processes, and materials.
• Lead or participate on teams developing, designing, installing, and starting up new equipment, processes, products, line extensions, product improvements, and technology upgrades; develop, plan, lead, and execute plant capital projects (typically under $500k).
• Lead technical support of packaging operations for all aspects of the manufacturing process.
• Develop and maintain expertise in packaging functional specialties to cost‑effectively support the plant as the on-site Packaging Engineer, including day‑to‑day operations support.
• Provide manufacturing technology expertise to support plant-led projects and initiatives.
• Maintain linkages with outside suppliers and internal equipment and technology users to influence development or acquisition of beneficial manufacturing technology.
• Provide technical leadership within the plant and foster development of plant associates, technical resources, and plant capabilities while supporting the cultural progression toward a high‑performance organization.
• Technically lead the packaging effort to help plant associates understand and address concerns.
• Provide thorough and practical solutions to technical problems, demonstrating proficiency in analytical problem solving and effective knowledge transfer.
• Develop personal skills and mentor/train teams (operations, engineering, and maintenance) on new techniques and practices.
• Coach and develop others as part of daily work.
• Influence and accomplish work through others.

Workplace type:
Onsite - 5 days a week

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an accredited institution
• 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment
• Experience interacting with and managing vendors, suppliers, and contractors
• Strong mechanical, electrical, and analytical decision‑making experience
• Solid technical skills with the ability to troubleshoot and make decisions
• Demonstrated presentation, organizational, analytical, and verbal/nonverbal communication skills
• Leadership ability with exceptional interpersonal skills
• Working knowledge of Microsoft 365, SAP, and AutoCAD
• Willingness to work off shift as needed to support coworkers, training, operations, and projects
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and communicate effectively at all organizational levels
• Ability to function as a member of a cross‑functional team, actively participating and adding value
• Highly motivated and assertive with strong commitment to success, project management skills, attention to detail, and strong Safety, Quality, Continuous Improvement, and Collaborative mindset
• Preferred:
  Experience in extrusion blow molding and liquid‑fill packaging in a Consumer-Packaged Goods environment
• Preferred:
  Electrical Instrumentation & Controls (EIC) skills
• Preferred:
  Ability to foster strong partnerships across teams and lead project teams within larger programs
• Preferred:
  Proficiency in Lean Six Sigma manufacturing processes and continuous improvement techniques
• Preferred:
  Experience analyzing manufacturing and packaging equipment, processes, and operations for safety, sustainability, quality, cost savings, loss elimination, failure…