Senior Packaging Systems Engineer - Remote

The Hershey Company; Hershey (PA); Remote; USD 103,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hershey Company is seeking a Sr Packaging Systems Engineer to lead the design, cost estimation, and execution of capital projects for North American manufacturing. This role involves remote work with travel, collaboration across engineering, operations, safety, and quality teams, plus mentoring co-ops or interns as needed.

Responsibilities include overseeing installation, commissioning, startup optimization, and documentation handoffs to Plant Operations.

Qualifications

• Experience in packaging systems design and project management in food or pharmaceutical industries.
• Strong problem solving, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Willingness to lead cross-functional teams and mentor others.

Responsibilities

• Lead conceptual and detailed engineering design and cost estimation for capital projects.
• Manage packaging-system focused capital projects and coordinate installation and commissioning.
• Develop PFD, P&ID, equipment specs, and supplier evaluations.
• Budget, schedule, and resource management for projects; lead multi-functional teams.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Project management

MS Office

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

The Hershey Company is seeking a Sr Packaging Systems Engineer to lead the design, cost estimation, and execution of capital projects for North American manufacturing. This role involves remote work with travel, collaboration across engineering, operations, safety, and quality teams, plus mentoring co-ops or interns as needed.

Responsibilities include overseeing installation, commissioning, startup optimization, and documentation handoffs to Plant Operations.