Processing and Packaging Engineering Manager in Los Angeles

Energy Jobline ZR; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Onsite role

Job summary

Energy Jobline ZR in Vernon, CA is seeking a Processing and Packaging Engineering Manager to own packaging design and process engineering across branded and B2B production lines. This hands-on role blends packaging development, line layout, and continuous improvement on the plant floor.

You will coordinate with R&D and operations on process design for new products, ensure equipment compatibility with new formats, and lead trials and capital projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related science.
• 5+ years in food manufacturing and packaging design.
• CAD proficiency for process and line layout design (AutoCAD a plus).

Responsibilities

• Design shipper cases, cartons, trays, and pallet patterns for brand and B2B projects.
• Partner with R&D and operations on process design for new products.
• Ensure packaging equipment integrates with new formats and source parts or machinery as needed.
• Plan plant trials for new SKUs and monitor first production for speed, yield, and cost.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives, including loss reduction and yield improvement on processing lines.
• Estimate capital investment for new process lines and support packaging cost in recipes.
• Work directly with B2B customers on packaging and process design.
• Manage special engineering projects such as new line setup, including line layout design in CAD.

Skills

Packaging design

CAD proficiency

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering, mechanical engineering, or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Processing and Packaging Engineering Manager

Vernon, CA | Direct Hire | $85,000 to $115,000 annually plus 10% discretionary bonus | Onsite, full-time

A growing food manufacturer in Vernon is hiring a Processing and Packaging Engineering Manager to own packaging design and process engineering across branded and B2B production lines. This is a hands-on role at the intersection of packaging development, line layout, and continuous improvement. You will see your work run on the floor, not just in a drawing file.

What you will do

• Design shipper cases, cartons, trays, and pallet patterns for brand and B2B commercialization projects
• Partner with R&D and operations on process design for new products
• Ensure packaging equipment (sealers, cartoners, case packers) is compatible with new packaging formats, and source change parts or new machinery when needed
• Plan and run plant trials for new SKUs, then monitor first production for speed, yield, and cost against target
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives, including loss reduction and yield improvement on processing lines
• Estimate capital investment for new process lines and support finance on packaging cost in recipes
• Work directly with B2B customers on packaging and process design
• Manage special engineering projects such as new line setup, including line layout design in CAD

What you bring

• Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering, mechanical engineering, a related field, or a relevant science
• 5+ years in food manufacturing and packaging design
• CAD proficiency for process and line layout design (AutoCAD a plus)
• Strong grasp of manufacturing cost and variance tied to process efficiency
• Strong project management and problem-solving skills
• Clear communicator with customers, operations, plant staff, and vendors
• Able to work full-time onsite in a manufacturing environment

Why this role

• Full ownership of packaging engineering from design through first production
• Direct exposure to B2B customers and commercialization decisions
• $85,000 to $115,000 base plus 10% discretionary bonus

Company Description

There are no fees or costs at any stage of the hiring process for applicants or employees.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all applicants without regard to , , , , , , , , , veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.