Packaging Design & Process Optimization Engineer

Bellisio Foods Inc.; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

You will analyze process data, lead packaging-related projects, collaborate with R&D, production and finance, and drive continuous improvement while maintaining safety and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field
• 3+ years of experience in food manufacturing and packaging
• Ability to work in manufacturing facilities to test and troubleshoot
• Working location in Jackson plant, Ohio or Columbus Ohio
• Ability to travel if needed
• Strong critical thinking and continuous improvement skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers, operations management, industrial staff, and vendors
• Data analysis using Excel or Minitab
• Ability to learn new technologies and work independently
• Understand manufacturing cost and variance related to process efficiency

Responsibilities

• Design & Implementation: Develop, configure packaging for new products from primary, secondary packaging, shipper to pallet pattern.
• Packaging test from lab prototype until test run to make sure process line compatibility.
• Seal test, drop test, transportation test following the testing protocol.
• Understand Packaging machine and able to work with packaging machine vendor.
• Process Optimization and Continuous improvement: Analyze manufacturing data (throughput, variance) to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
• Project Management: Lead or support projects, including budgeting, scheduling, and resource allocation. Coordinate project between each party including external customer.
• Troubleshooting: Provide technical support to resolve production, equipment, and quality issues that relate to packaging issues.
• Safety & Compliance: Ensure all processes comply with health, safety, and industry regulations.

Skills

Packaging design

Project management

Data analysis

Excel

Minitab

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Packaging machinery

Job description

You will analyze process data, lead packaging-related projects, collaborate with R&D, production and finance, and drive continuous improvement while maintaining safety and regulatory compliance.