Fitments Project Engineer

Sealed Air Corporation; Lester Prairie (MN); On-site; USD 93,000 - 161,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Sealed Air in Lester Prairie, Minnesota, is seeking a Fitments Project Engineer to develop and organize project & budget schedules and deliver expected results in collaboration with internal resources and end-customers. Minimal travel up to 10% and a pathway for growth across the company are key features of this role.

You’ll work on machine and mold installations, hands-on lab work, and contribute to a diverse technical skill set with meaningful, hands-on daily tasks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field required.
• Master’s degree and Project Management Professional certification is preferred.
• Minimum of six years of experience in providing technical engineering support in a regulated industry.
• Strong proven leadership and successful project management skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment and communicate health of projects effectively.
• Demonstrated track record in executing large scale projects.
• Technical knowledge and hands-on experience in manufacturing with general understanding of plastics engineering, injection mold design & construction and injection mold processing.
• Proven expertise in IT platforms, Microsoft Office Suite, manufacturing systems, Statistical Analysis software (Minitab), and CAD experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the technical performance of suppliers in the manufacturing of injection molded components including new, repaired and/or transferred molds.
• Drive tooling fabrication and process optimization using scientific injection molding principles, validation, and production release.
• Management of multiple projects from feasibility through implementation including charter & scope, detailed plan, defined schedule, risks mitigation, progress reports and cost management.
• Escalate project risks to management, as required. In addition, plans, organizes, and conducts all aspects of technical reviews.
• Contributor to Design for Manufacturability (DFM) input during product development phases including plastic part design and mold design & construction.
• Support tooling and processing troubleshooting, and drive problem solving with suppliers and internal workstreams.
• Ensure proper documentation is completed to meet quality system requirements.
• Participate cross-functionally (Engineering, Quality, Sales, and Operations) and across manufacturing sites to support strategies including capacity, supplier sourcing, logistics, equipment, and processes to meet key business goals.
• Attend and oversee factory and site acceptance testing of new molds and equipment.
• Other responsibilities and projects as assigned.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Prioritization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree

Tools

Minitab

CAD

Microsoft Office

Manufacturing systems

Job description

Sealed Air designs and delivers packaging solutions that protect essential goods transported worldwide, preserve food, enable e-commerce and digital connectivity, and help create a global supply chain that is touchless, safer, less wasteful, and more resilient.

We strive to foster a caring, high-performance growth culture that will deliver consistent, sustainable profitable growth and accelerate our performance – a culture where accountability is clear and aligned, and where we reward business outcomes and impact. That culture guides everything we do, including how we partner with our customers and suppliers, how we attract and retain top talent, and how we create and deliver value to our stakeholders.

In 2025, Sealed Air generated $5.4 billion in sales and has approximately 16,100 employees who serve customers in 119 countries/territories.

To learn more, visit www.sealedair.com.

Job Description

The Fitments Project Engineer is responsible for developing and organizing project & budget schedules and delivering expected results for all assigned projects in collaboration with internal resources and end-customers. This role will have minimal travel up to 10%.

Looking for a role where no two days look the same? This position offers exciting variety, from machine installations and mold installations to hands-on lab work and beyond. You'll build a diverse technical skill set while contributing to meaningful, hands-on work every day.

Beyond the day-to-day, this role offers a clear path for growth, with opportunities to move into a variety of areas across the company as your skills and interests develop.

If you're ready for a dynamic role with real room to grow, Sealed Air in Lester Prairie could be your next career move.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the technical performance of suppliers in the manufacturing of injection molded components including new, repaired and/or transferred molds.
• Drive tooling fabrication and process optimization using scientific injection molding principles, validation, and production release. Includes process improvement opportunities and innovation on commercial products.
• Management of multiple projects from feasibility through implementation including charter & scope, detailed plan, defined schedule, risks mitigation, progress reports and cost management. Escalate project risks to management, as required. In addition, plans, organizes, and conducts all aspects of technical reviews.
• Contributor to Design for Manufacturability (DFM) input during product development phases including plastic part design and mold design & construction.
• Support tooling and processing troubleshooting, and drive problem solving with suppliers and internal workstreams.
• Ensure proper documentation is completed to meet quality system requirements.
• Participate cross-functionally (Engineering, Quality, Sales, and Operations) and across manufacturing sites to support strategies including capacity, supplier sourcing, logistics, equipment, and processes to meet key business goals.
• Attend and oversee factory and site acceptance testing of new molds and equipment.
• Other responsibilities and projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field required.
• Master’s degree and Project Management Professional certification is preferred.
• Minimum of six years of experience in providing technical engineering support in a regulated industry.
• Strong proven leadership and successful project management skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment and communicate health of projects effectively.
• Demonstrated track record in executing large scale projects.
• Technical knowledge and hands-on experience in manufacturing with general understanding of plastics engineering, injection mold design & construction and injection mold processing.
• Proven expertise in IT platforms, Microsoft Office Suite, manufacturing systems, Statistical Analysis software (Minitab), and CAD experience.

Pay Transparency

Base Compensation Range: $93,100 - 160,655

The range disclosed complies with applicable state and local pay transparency laws.

Offers within this range will be determined by considering relevant factors including education, experience, and internal alignment.

This position may also be eligible for annual performance bonuses and other incentive programs.

Sealed Air offers a competitive benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off, and other benefits designed to promote well-being.

Relocation: Yes

Sealed Air is committed to attracting, selecting, and developing talent that reflects the diversity of the communities and customers we serve. We take pride in our selection process to identify, infuse, and grow talent to align with our culture, values, and norms. Sealed Air prioritizes talent development, fostering a culture of continuous growth and career progression. The company is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and to all employees, without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, protected disability, veteran status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.