Principal Engineer - Packaging Equipment
$109,000–$159,000 year
On-siteChicago, Illinois, United States
Job Summary
Identify, develop, and govern key strategies and programs across the manufacturing platform to deliver highest value business benefits. Partner with cross-functional teams, third-party engineers, and OEMs to design labor-reducing automation projects and conduct feasibility analyses for competitive advantages. Develop Front End Loading packages including technology assessments, physical layouts, and infrastructure requirements, while performing reviews to ensure operational effectiveness. Lead machine design improvements, conduct production plant site surveys, and drive continuous improvement of existing packaging operations within USDA or FDA regulated environments.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Robotics Engineering, or Packaging Engineering
- 7 + years of experience in food manufacturing with packaging system design
- Experience leading teams and solving complex technical challenges
- Subject matter expertise in one or more areas of food production line packaging equipment
- Experience with machine design and working in a United States Department of Agriculture or Food and Drug Administration regulated manufacturing environment
- Demonstrated success developing and implementing automation and robotic solutions
- Experience in project engineering and project execution
- Knowledge of continuous improvement applications within engineering design
- Experience translating project requirements into technical solutions through sound engineering principles
- Strong experience in packaging equipment engineering and practical application
- Willingness to travel up to 50 percent to support plant operations
Desired Qualifications
- This position is located in Omaha NE, Chicago IL, select field locations or remote locations east of Denver, CO and within reasonable proximity (50 miles) to a major airport
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