Senior Mechanical Engineer - Vertical Packaging Sustaining

Sealed Air; Duncan (SC); On-site; USD 123,000 - 141,000; Full time

Job summary

Sealed Air is seeking a Mechanical Sustaining Senior Engineer for Vertical Packaging at the Duncan facility. You will own the mechanical lifecycle of VPP equipment, collaborate with R&D, and drive reliability improvements in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

You will design modifications using 3D CAD, develop documentation, and lead cross-functional activities to minimize downtime and ensure production readiness throughout the equipment lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of engineering experience with automated equipment and packaging machinery.
• Experience with 3D CAD and creating/modifying parts, assemblies, and drawings.
• Experience sustaining engineering and lifecycle management.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Own the mechanical engineering support and lifecycle of assigned VPP equipment.
• Investigate performance issues and perform root cause analysis.
• Design mechanical modifications using 3D CAD.
• Partner with R&D for transitions to sustaining engineering.
• Lead equipment improvements and obsolescence management.
• Develop and maintain mechanical drawings, BOMs, manuals, and spare parts recommendations.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain for spare parts and inventory planning.
• Support troubleshooting, commissioning, and field investigations.
• Collaborate with multiple teams to resolve complex issues and implement sustainable solutions.

Skills

5+ years engineering experience

3D CAD design

Root cause analysis

Project management

Manufacturing support

Troubleshooting automated equipment

Cross-functional collaboration

Reliability improvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

3D CAD software

BOM management

Documentation tools

Job description

Sealed Air is seeking a Mechanical Sustaining Senior Engineer for Vertical Packaging at the Duncan facility. You will own the mechanical lifecycle of VPP equipment, collaborate with R&D, and drive reliability improvements in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

You will design modifications using 3D CAD, develop documentation, and lead cross-functional activities to minimize downtime and ensure production readiness throughout the equipment lifecycle.