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Packaging Engineer

Insight Global

United States

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USD 110,000 - 120,000

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Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Packaging Project Engineer for a 9-month contract position. This role involves planning and directing activities related to packaging design and development, with responsibilities including project management and cross-functional collaboration. Ideal candidates will have a bachelor's degree in engineering and experience in industrial manufacturing, along with strong mechanical aptitude and project management skills.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Qualifications

1+ year(s) of experience within industrial manufacturing.
Strong mechanical aptitude with packaging equipment.
Experience with design software.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement overall packaging strategy.
Consult with various departments to determine feasibility.
Lead continuous improvement activities.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Project management skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction, or related

Tools

CAD

SolidWorks

Revit

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Base pay range

$110,000.00/yr - $120,000.00/yr

Title: PackagingProject Engineer (Packaging and Cold-End Equipment)

Location: Remote + 30-40% travel

Duration: 9-month contract to hire

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction, or related
1+ year(s) of experience within industrial manufacturing
Strong mechanical aptitude, specifically with packaging equipment, conveyors, and VFD drives (must understand how the following work/operate)
Project management skills (ability to write an SOW, coordinate with vendors and contractors, etc.)
Experience with any design software (CAD, SolidWorks, Revit, etc.)
Willingness to travel to manufacturing plants 30-40% of the time for project closeout activities
Ability to work cross-functionally with other engineering departments (electrical, controls)

Description:

Plans and directs activities concerned with design and development of cold-end equipment, packaging materials and their related processes. Analyzes engineering drawings and specifications of products to determine physical characteristics, special-handling, safety requirements and type of materials required for proposed packaging. Manage and/or support projects including equipment installations, new product trials and start-ups, automation upgrades, and continuous improvement projects.

Responsibilities:

Maintain a safe environment by complying with safety rules and procedures. This includes putting safety first in everything you do.
Develop and implement overall packaging strategy to best fit the needs of Operations, Shipping, Warehousing and Customers.
Consult with Marketing, Engineering, Purchasing, Product Development and Operations Departments to determine costs and feasibility of producing proposed packaging solutions and processes.
Develop efficient cold-end procedures and work instructions that are easily understood and transferable.
Innovate cold-end/packaging equipment and processes for the purposes of optimizing operational safety, quality, and costs in collaboration with manufacturing sites, corporate functions, external suppliers, and our customers.
Understand the VOC (voice of customer) in terms of product expectations, pain points, and opportunities.
Work with Corporate Engineering, KIE and plant engineering teams in the layout of manufacturing lines to optimize material flow and minimize operational cost.
Maintain knowledge in the latest automation technology related to packaging and material handling. Provide recommendations for plant and product improvements.
Provide training and standard operation procedures for new or upgrades packaging equipment.
Optimize the performance of automated packaging equipment through continuous improvement initiatives, best-practice identification and sharing between manufacturing sites, and technology upgrades.
Lead or participate in plant trials related to new products, material changes, or equipment upgrades in the packaging area.
Lead or participate in continuous improvement activities (LSS, Kaizen, etc.)

Seniority level

Seniority level
Associate

Employment type

Employment type
Contract

Job function

Job function
Engineering and Project Management
Industries
Manufacturing

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Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

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