Packaging Engineer

Weekday 1; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Weekday 1 is seeking a Project Engineer to oversee capital projects within a manufacturing setting, guiding initiatives from concept through commissioning for processing, packaging, and utility systems.

You will collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, Finance, R&D and external vendors to ensure safety, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement across plant operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, Chemical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 3 to 5+ years of Project Engineering experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience in managing capital projects and plant engineering initiatives.
• Familiarity with packaging, processing, utilities, and automation systems.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, MS Project, and the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong knowledge of project management principles and financial control processes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee capital projects (CAPEX) through all phases including planning, design, budgeting, execution, and completion.
• Manage equipment upgrades, facility enhancements, and infrastructure initiatives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams such as Operations, Maintenance, Quality, Finance, R&D, and external vendors.
• Support new product introductions, plant expansions, and process optimization.
• Ensure adherence to safety, food safety, environmental, and regulatory standards.
• Prepare technical specifications, project documentation, and engineering proposals.
• Lead continuous improvement efforts and provide technical support to plant operations.

Skills

Six Sigma

Lean Manufacturing

Continuous Improvement

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Project

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

This role is for one of the Weekday's clients

Hiring: Project Engineer

Location: Dallas, TX (Onsite)
Duration: 12+ Months (Potential Extension/Conversion)

We are looking for a Project Engineer who has experience overseeing capital projects within a manufacturing setting. This position will support engineering efforts related to processing, packaging, and utility systems, managing projects from initial concept to final commissioning.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee capital projects (CAPEX) through all phases including planning, design, budgeting, execution, and completion.
• Manage equipment upgrades, facility enhancements, and infrastructure initiatives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams such as Operations, Maintenance, Quality, Finance, R&D, and external vendors.
• Support new product introductions, plant expansions, and process optimization.
• Ensure adherence to safety, food safety, environmental, and regulatory standards.
• Prepare technical specifications, project documentation, and engineering proposals.
• Lead continuous improvement efforts and provide technical support to plant operations.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, Chemical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 3 to 5+ years of Project Engineering experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience in managing capital projects and plant engineering initiatives.
• Familiarity with packaging, processing, utilities, and automation systems.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, MS Project, and the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong knowledge of project management principles and financial control processes.

Preferred Experience:

• Experience in the Food & Beverage, Dairy, Consumer Goods, or Process Manufacturing industries.
• Expertise with High-Speed Packaging Systems and Automation Controls.
• Knowledge of FDA, OSHA, GMP, and 3-A Sanitary Standards.
• Skills in Six Sigma, Continuous Improvement, and Lean Manufacturing methodologies.

Ideal Backgrounds:

• Food & Beverage Manufacturing
• Dairy Processing
• Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG)
• Beverage Production
• Process Manufacturing

Desirable Skills

Project Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer