Packaging Engineer 5 Month Contract (until December 2025)

Gig Engineer; Durban; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company in Durban is seeking a Packaging Engineer to assist with the commissioning and optimization of new bottling and packaging lines. The role requires a BSc/BEng/BTech in Mechanical Engineering and a minimum of 7 years’ experience in the packaging sector, ideally within F&B or FMCG. Key responsibilities include troubleshooting line performance, collaborating with vendors, and documenting engineering reports. Competitive compensation and a dynamic work environment are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years’ experience in packaging engineering within the F&B, FMCG, or brewery sector.
• Hands-on experience with bottling and secondary packaging technologies.
• Familiarity with line balancing, changeover management, and process optimisation.
• Understanding of technical drawing, layouts, and P&IDs.

Responsibilities

• Support installation, commissioning, and validation of packaging line equipment.
• Troubleshoot and optimise line performance to achieve desired OEE, efficiency, and quality targets.
• Work alongside OEMs and vendors to ensure the equipment's correct setup and calibration.
• Provide technical input on line layout, equipment interfacing, and utility integration.
• Collaborate with production, quality, and maintenance teams to ensure smooth handover and integration into operations.
• Document engineering reports, deviation logs, and performance data.

Skills

Equipment commissioning & performance tuning

Analytical thinking & root cause analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Quality & process control

Attention to detail & documentation

Education

BSc / BEng / BTech in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Gigengineer is looking for aPackaging Engineerto support the commissioning and technical optimisation of newbottling and packaging linesat its client's Durban facility. The role will involve engineering input into line layout, performance validation, and troubleshooting during the startup and stabilisation phases.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support installation, commissioning, and validation of packaging line equipment.
• Troubleshoot and optimise line performance to achieve desired OEE, efficiency, and quality targets.
• Work alongside OEMs and vendors to ensure the equipment's correct setup and calibration.
• Provide technical input on line layout, equipment interfacing, and utility integration.
• Collaborate with production, quality, and maintenance teams to ensure smooth handover and integration into operations.
• Document engineering reports, deviation logs, and performance data.

Qualifications & Experience:

• BSc / BEng / BTech inMechanical Engineering(or related).
• Minimum 7 years’ experience inpackaging engineeringwithin theF&B, FMCG, or brewery sector.
• Hands-on experience with bottling and secondary packaging technologies.
• Familiarity with line balancing, changeover management, and process optimisation.
• Understanding of technical drawing, layouts, and P&IDs.

Key Competencies:

• Equipment commissioning & performance tuning
• Analytical thinking & root cause analysis
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Quality & process control
• Attention to detail & documentation

Interested candidates can apply directly to the job ad or by submitting their CV and a summary of relevant experience with the role title in the subject line to [e-mail].

Depending on the response, we may not be able to revert to all applicants individually; therefore, if you have not received a response within 8 weeks from your submission date, please consider your application unsuccessful.