Packaging Engineer

Weekday AI; Town of Texas, Fort Worth (WI, TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Weekday AI, Dallas-based client, seeks a Project Engineer to oversee capital projects within a manufacturing setting, from concept through commissioning. You will support processing, packaging, and utility systems and manage projects end-to-end.

The role requires a Bachelor's in engineering and 3–5+ years of project engineering experience, with strong AutoCAD, MS Project, and financial controls, plus cross-functional collaboration across Operations, Maintenance, Quality, Finance and R&D.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field.
• 3–5+ years of project engineering in manufacturing.
• Experience managing capital projects and plant initiatives.
• Familiarity with packaging, processing, utilities, and automation.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, MS Project, and Office Suite.
• Strong project management and financial control knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Oversee capital projects from planning to completion.
• Manage equipment upgrades and facility improvements.
• Collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, Finance, R&D and vendors.
• Support new product introductions, expansions, and process optimization.
• Ensure safety, food safety, environmental, and regulatory standards.
• Prepare specifications, project docs, and proposals.
• Lead continuous improvement and provide technical plant support.

Skills

Capital project management

AutoCAD

MS Project

MS Office

Project management

Financial controls

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, Chemical Engineering or related

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Project

Microsoft Office

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.

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