Mechanical Sustaining Senior Engineer Vertical Packaging

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

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Sealed Air Corporation in Duncan, SC, seeks a Mechanical Equipment Sustaining Senior Engineer to own the lifecycle of Vertical Pouch Packaging (VPP) equipment, from commercialization through sustaining support, improvements, and obsolescence.

You will work with R&D and cross-functional teams to transition designs into production, troubleshoot field issues, create CAD modifications, and lead changes that boost reliability, uptime, and safety.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of engineering experience with automated equipment.
• Experience with 3D CAD and mechanical design.
• Experience troubleshooting automated equipment and performing root cause analysis.
• Strong understanding of mechanical systems and components.
• Experience in sustaining engineering and lifecycle management.
• Ability to work in manufacturing environments and cross-functional teams.
• Strong analytical, communication, and project management skills.
• Experience in packaging/food manufacturing preferred, other industries acceptable.
• FMEA or engineering change experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Own the mechanical engineering support and lifecycle of assigned VPP equipment.
• Investigate performance issues, perform root cause analysis, implement corrective actions.
• Design mechanical modifications using 3D CAD for commercialized equipment.
• Collaborate with R&D as equipment transitions to sustaining engineering.
• Lead equipment improvements, engineering changes, and obsolescence management.
• Maintain drawings, 3D models, BOMs, manuals, and spare parts recommendations.
• Coordinate with Supply Chain on spare parts, inventory levels and purchasing.
• Support troubleshooting, commissioning, field investigations, and cross-functional issues.
• Work with cross-functional teams to resolve complex equipment problems and implement sustainable solutions.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Problem solving

Root cause analysis

Project management

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

3D CAD

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.

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.

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.