Industrial Engineer Automation; Packaging Operations

Industrial Engineer Automation (Packaging Operations)

Autajon is a family-owned industrial group, where each employee is a "Connected Entrepreneur".

Well-established in the Luxury Goods, Perfumes & Cosmetics, Pharmaceuticals, Wines & Spirits and Confectionery & Specialties markets, we are broadening our international presence by integrating locally-active sites that share our DNA. Together, we are committed to supporting our customers by providing them with high-performance, sustainable services in the world of cases, labels, boxes and point-of-sale displays.

With more than 50 years of know-how, we create customized, innovative solutions that are always responsive to environmental and social issues. We employ more than 4,000 people across 41 human-scale sites, who contribute to generate sales of 800 million euros.

Authentic, sharing common values, we recruit individuals who are looking for a personal and collective adventure.

Are you looking for an opportunity where you can make a meaningful impact and take on real responsibility? Look no further! Our Group is seeking passionate, driven individuals who are eager to contribute, grow, and support the needs of our customers while collaborating with some of the world's most prestigious international brands.

Located in the greater Nashua, NH area, Autajon Packaging Boston is a full-service packaging provider specializing in traditional folding cartons as well as a wide range of innovative packaging solutions. We proudly partner with renowned brands such as Lindt, Hershey, Godiva, and Ferrero Rocher.

Our facility employs approximately 100 full-time team members year-round, along with an additional 80 seasonal employees. Conveniently located just 30 minutes from Boston, one hour from the ocean, and 90 minutes from the mountains, Nashua offers an ideal setting for outdoor enthusiasts and families alike.

The Industrial Engineer Automation is responsible for driving process optimization, automation integration, and continuous improvement initiatives within packaging operations. This role focuses on improving efficiency, reducing waste, increasing throughput, and enhancing safety through the application of industrial engineering principles and automation technologies. The position works cross-functionally with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, Engineering, and external vendors to implement scalable and sustainable solutions.

• Lead the design, evaluation, and implementation of automated packaging solutions (robotics, vision systems, conveyor systems, palletizing, case packing, labeling, and material handling).
• Analyze current packaging processes to identify automation opportunities and ROI-driven improvements.
• Develop and maintain time studies, workflow analysis, value stream mapping, and capacity modeling.
• Improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) through process redesign and automation enhancements.
• Support equipment layout design and facility optimization initiatives.
• Leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning tools to optimize packaging line performance, enable predictive maintenance, and improve quality inspection accuracy.
• Utilize advanced data analytics and AI-driven modeling to identify process inefficiencies, reduce downtime, and support data-driven operational decision-making.

• Manage automation and capital improvement projects from concept through implementation and post-launch optimization.
• Develop project scopes, budgets, timelines, and technical specifications.
• Coordinate with OEMs, system integrators, and automation vendors.
• Oversee equipment installation, commissioning, and validation.

• Collect and analyze production data to identify inefficiencies and bottlenecks.
• Use statistical tools and simulation modeling to drive decision-making.
• Develop KPIs and performance dashboards to monitor packaging line productivity.

• Partner with Maintenance and Engineering to ensure reliability and maintainability of automated systems.
• Support Quality initiatives to…