Principal Engineer - Packaging Equipment
Core
Provide technical leadership and develop strategies for manufacturing automation, packaging equipment design, and continuous improvement to support food production operations.
Role type
Principal Engineer - Packaging Equipment
Builds
Labor-reducing automation projects, optimized packaging systems, and Front End Loading packages for manufacturing plants.
Domain
Food manufacturing / Packaging equipment engineering
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Mechanical/Robotics/Packaging engineering expertise, leadership of complex technical projects, automation and robotic solutions implementation, project engineering execution, USDA/FDA regulated environment experience, machine design and modification, production site surveying, cost/schedule/risk analysis, Front End Loading package development.
Preferred skills
Experience with third-party engineering partners and original equipment manufacturers, knowledge of industry regulations and codes, continuous improvement applications.
Technologies
Packaging equipment systems, automation hardware, robotic solutions, general arrangement drawing tools, infrastructure assessment tools.
Responsibilities
Identify and develop high-value business strategies for the manufacturing platform; develop optimized technical solutions for packaging equipment; perform technical and economic feasibility analysis; create Front End Loading packages including layouts and criteria; partner with teams to establish project requirements; troubleshoot and drive continuous improvement of existing operations; lead machine design improvements; conduct production plant site surveys.
Seniority
Principal, technical leadership & strategy