Packaging Engineer - Troubleshoot & Optimize Packaging

ADM; Decatur (IL); On-site; USD 92,800 - 174,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Adoption assistance

Tuition assistance

Training & development

LinkedIn Learning

Job summary

ADM’s Packaging Technology Center in Decatur, IL seeks a hands-on Packaging Engineer to troubleshoot packaging equipment, optimize production processes, and drive efficiency across packaging lines. You’ll support capital projects, quality and safety initiatives, equipment installations, and process improvements using data and KPIs to deliver measurable cost savings.

Reporting to the Director of Global Packaging, you will partner with operations, engineering, procurement and commercial teams

Qualifications

• B.S. in Engineering, Packaging, or related field.
• 4+ years of direct packaging experience in manufacturing.
• Experience working in or closely with plant operations.
• Ability to troubleshoot packaging equipment and implement sustainable corrective actions.
• Experience optimizing and operating packaging equipment.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Organized, detail-focused, and methodical approach to problem solving and execution.
• Hands-on, practical approach with demonstrated technical proficiency.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Providing technical leadership on packaging equipment selection, materials, and system optimization across dry and liquid packaging operations.
• Monitoring production processes and troubleshooting packaging equipment – identifying root causes and implementing sustainable corrective actions.
• Supporting capital and non-discretionary expense projects, including equipment installation, modifications, and training at startup.
• Developing and deploying packaging best practices, standards, and performance guarantees across your region and globally as applicable.
• Using KPIs and metrics to identify improvement opportunities and track value creation.
• Writing technical reports following plant visits and following up on action items.
• Managing and prioritizing a pipeline of packaging savings and improvement projects aligned with strategic sourcing goals.
• Supporting packaging materials specification, testing, and analysis.
• Partnering with suppliers in coordination with Strategic Sourcing.
• Identifying opportunities to digitalize performance metrics.
• Coaching and developing fellow team members; contributing to a culture of shared accountability and growth.

Skills

Years of packaging experience

Troubleshooting packaging equipment

Process optimization

Data-driven improvement

Strong communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

B.S. in Engineering/Packaging

Job description

ADM’s Packaging Technology Center in Decatur, IL seeks a hands-on Packaging Engineer to troubleshoot packaging equipment, optimize production processes, and drive efficiency across packaging lines. You’ll support capital projects, quality and safety initiatives, equipment installations, and process improvements using data and KPIs to deliver measurable cost savings.

Reporting to the Director of Global Packaging, you will partner with operations, engineering, procurement and commercial teams