Mechanical Sustaining Senior Engineer Vertical Packaging

Sealed Air; Duncan (SC); On-site; USD 123,000 - 141,000; Full time

Job summary

Sealed Air is seeking a Mechanical Sustaining Senior Engineer for Vertical Packaging at the Duncan facility. You will own the mechanical lifecycle of VPP equipment, collaborate with R&D, and drive reliability improvements in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

You will design modifications using 3D CAD, develop documentation, and lead cross-functional activities to minimize downtime and ensure production readiness throughout the equipment lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of engineering experience with automated equipment and packaging machinery.
• Experience with 3D CAD and creating/modifying parts, assemblies, and drawings.
• Experience sustaining engineering and lifecycle management.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Own the mechanical engineering support and lifecycle of assigned VPP equipment.
• Investigate performance issues and perform root cause analysis.
• Design mechanical modifications using 3D CAD.
• Partner with R&D for transitions to sustaining engineering.
• Lead equipment improvements and obsolescence management.
• Develop and maintain mechanical drawings, BOMs, manuals, and spare parts recommendations.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain for spare parts and inventory planning.
• Support troubleshooting, commissioning, and field investigations.
• Collaborate with multiple teams to resolve complex issues and implement sustainable solutions.

Skills

5+ years engineering experience

3D CAD design

Root cause analysis

Project management

Manufacturing support

Troubleshooting automated equipment

Cross-functional collaboration

Reliability improvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

3D CAD software

BOM management

Documentation tools

Job description

Mechanical Sustaining Senior Engineer Vertical Packaging Job Description Job Alerts Link Mechanical Sustaining Senior Engineer Vertical Packaging PESC (Duncan) Requisition ID: 56802

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.

What will you do as a Mechanical Equipment Sustaining Senior Engineer at Sealed Air?

As a Mechanical Equipment Sustaining Senior Engineer, you will serve as the mechanical engineering owner for Vertical Pouch Packaging (VPP) equipment throughout its lifecycle—from commercialization and production through sustaining support, continuous improvement, and equipment obsolescence.

You will work closely with Research & Development and cross-functional teams to transition equipment into sustaining engineering, troubleshoot field and manufacturing issues, improve equipment reliability and performance, and develop mechanical modifications that keep equipment operating safely and efficiently.

This role combines hands-on mechanical engineering, equipment troubleshooting, 3D CAD design, root cause analysis, project management, and technical documentation. You will work with automated equipment used in demanding manufacturing environments where equipment uptime, reliability, and customer performance are critical.

Why do we need you?

• Own the mechanical engineering support and lifecycle of assigned VPP equipment, driving improvements in reliability, uptime, serviceability, safety, throughput, and cost.
• Investigate equipment performance and field issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective and preventive solutions that minimize downtime.
• Design and implement mechanical modifications to commercialized equipment, including components, assemblies, mechanisms, and machine improvements using 3D CAD.
• Partner with R&D as equipment transitions from development into sustaining engineering, ensuring designs, documentation, and support requirements are complete and production-ready.
• Lead equipment improvements, engineering changes, component obsolescence, supplier changes, and technology upgrades throughout the equipment lifecycle.
• Develop and maintain mechanical drawings, 3D models, assemblies, bills of material, equipment manuals, spare parts recommendations, and other technical documentation.
• Partner with Supply Chain and inventory teams to evaluate spare parts requirements, recommended inventory levels, component availability, and purchasing considerations.
• Support equipment troubleshooting, commissioning, field investigations, and customer or manufacturing issues as needed.
• Collaborate with R&D, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, Technical Service, Field Service, suppliers, and other engineering teams to resolve complex equipment issues and implement sustainable solutions.

What skills will help you succeed?

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• 5+ years of engineering experience with automated equipment, industrial machinery, packaging equipment, manufacturing equipment, or sustaining engineering.
• Experience with mechanical design and 3D CAD, including creating and modifying parts, assemblies, layouts, and engineering drawings.
• Experience troubleshooting automated equipment and performing root cause analysis, corrective actions, and continuous improvement.
• Strong understanding of mechanical systems including mechanisms, power transmission, bearings, shafts, gears, belts, chains, pneumatics, conveyors, and machine structures.
• Experience supporting equipment after commercialization, including sustaining engineering, field issues, equipment modifications, reliability improvements, or lifecycle management.
• Experience creating and maintaining engineering documentation, including BOMs, equipment manuals, spare parts recommendations, drawings, and technical specifications.
• Ability to work effectively in manufacturing or shop-floor environments and collaborate with technicians, engineers, suppliers, and cross-functional partners.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, project management, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Experience in packaging, food processing, or food manufacturing environments is preferred, but experience with automated equipment in industries such as automotive, robotics, textiles, agricultural equipment, material handling, or other industrial machinery environments will also be considered.
• Experience with high-speed equipment, assembly lines, customer-facing equipment support, FMEA, engineering change processes, component obsolescence, or structured continuous improvement is a plus.

Pay Transparency

$122,900 – $141,335 annually

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, internal equity, and business needs.

Requisition id:56802

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.

WHY WORK AT SEALED AIR?

It is our responsibility to leverage what we have to affect positive and meaningful change for our communities and planet using Sealed Air's global resources and expertise.

Corporate sustainability -it's about improving the lives of people around the world by addressing pressing needs in the communities where we and our customers operate.

Customer Success -meeting our customers' needs. At Sealed Air it's more than a goal, it's an integral part of our business practices, our innovative solutions, and our values.

Leaving our communities better than we found them through dedication of time, talent and resources.