Senior Packaging Engineer

kdc/one, Groveport; Groveport (OH); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

Job summary

KDC-ONE Groveport, OH is seeking an experienced Manufacturing/Process Engineer to lead continuous improvement across high-speed filing and packaging lines. You will drive Lean/TPM, optimize OEE and throughput, and manage multi-million dollar capital projects from concept through validation.

The role requires a mechanical or industrial engineering background, 7+ years in manufacturing, and strong leadership, problem-solving, and project-management skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent experience; Mechanical or Industrial Engineering required.
• 7+ years of production/manufacturing experience, preferably in an FDA-regulated environment.
• Strong experience with high-speed filling and packaging equipment.
• Proven success improving OEE, throughput, reliability, and equipment performance.
• Solid Lean Manufacturing and hands-on continuous improvement experience.
• Experience managing capital projects, including projects up to $25M.
• Experience with equipment selection, FATs, installation, qualification, and validation.
• Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, blueprints, equipment manuals, and technical documentation.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, project management, communication, and leadership skills.
• Working knowledge of FDA cGMP and OSHA requirements.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills and experience with project/product costing.

Responsibilities

• Lead continuous improvement initiatives across filing and packaging operations.
• Identify opportunities to reduce downtime, improve OEE, increase throughput, and strengthen quality.
• Lead capital equipment projects from concept and competitive bidding through FAT, installation, qualification, and production validation.
• Manage equipment development and implementation for new products, processes, and capacity expansions.
• Develop project cost estimates, timelines, and implementation plans.
• Lead equipment and process qualification activities.
• Drive Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, and TPM initiatives.
• Partner with operations, maintenance, suppliers, customers, and other engineering teams to solve complex problems.
• Provide technical expertise during line trials and customer interactions.
• Mentor engineers and members of the Engineering & Maintenance organization.
• Develop training materials and support training for operators, mechanics, and line leads.
• Support cGMP, FDA, OSHA, and Health, Safety & Environmental initiatives.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Project management

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical or Industrial)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

KDC is a network of best-in-class custom formulators and manufacturers of color cosmetics, skincare, haircare, bath & body, fragrance, deodorant, home, health, industrial, and auto care products. KDC delivers high-touch innovation, operational excellence, and speed to market to well-known and emerging beauty, personal, and specialty companies from coast to coast. KDC has its head office in Longueuil, Québec. In addition, KDC has 10 operating facilities located throughout North America. Altogether, the company employs nearly 4,800 talented and dedicated employees in North America.

What You’ll Do

• Lead continuous improvement initiatives across filing and packaging operations.
• Identify opportunities to reduce downtime, improve OEE, increase throughput, and strengthen quality.
• Lead capital equipment projects from concept and competitive bidding through FAT, installation, qualification, and production validation.
• Manage equipment development and implementation for new products, processes, and capacity expansions.
• Develop project cost estimates, timelines, and implementation plans.
• Lead equipment and process qualification activities.
• Drive Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, and Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) initiatives.
• Partner with operations, maintenance, suppliers, customers, and other engineering teams to solve complex problems.
• Provide technical expertise during line trials and customer interactions.
• Mentor engineers and members of the Engineering & Maintenance organization.
• Develop training materials and support training for operators, mechanics, and line leads.
• Support cGMP, FDA, OSHA, and Health, Safety & Environmental initiatives.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent experience — Mechanical or Industrial Engineering required.
• 7+ years of production/manufacturing experience, preferably in an FDA-regulated environment.
• Strong experience with high-speed filling and packaging equipment.
• Proven success improving OEE, throughput, reliability, and equipment performance.
• Solid Lean Manufacturing and hands-on continuous improvement experience.
• Experience managing capital projects, including projects up to $25M.
• Experience with equipment selection, FATs, installation, qualification, and validation.
• Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, blueprints, equipment manuals, and technical documentation.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, project management, communication, and leadership skills.
• Working knowledge of FDA cGMP and OSHA requirements.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills and experience with project/product costing.

Bonus points:

Lean Six Sigma Green or Black Belt and PMP/CPM certification.

Competitive salary with experience and full benefits!

Location:

Groveport, OH (onsite)

Job Type:

Full-time

KDC-ONE is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, gender, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. I understand that employment with KDC-ONE Company is at-will, meaning that I or KDC-ONE Company may terminate my employment at any time, or for any reason consistent with applicable state or federal law. I understand that KDC-One requires the successful completion of a drug and/or alcohol test as a condition of employment.