Principal Packaging Engineer
Core
Provide engineering expertise and technical support for safety, quality, manufacturing, and business goals across Ingredion locations, focusing on mechanical design of solids handling and dry powder packaging equipment.
Role type
Principal Packaging Engineer (Industrial)
Builds
Packaging equipment and systems for bulk powders and liquids
Domain
Food and ingredient manufacturing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Mechanical design, packaging equipment troubleshooting, GMP compliance, failure analysis, process optimization, capital project review, contract negotiation, cross-functional leadership
Preferred skills
Chemical/Industrial/Packaging/Electrical Engineering background, control systems familiarity, fluid mechanics knowledge
Technologies
Robots, metal detection systems, force flow packers, screeners, magnets, P&ID development
Responsibilities
Partner with customers to deliver packaging solutions; maintain awareness of emerging dry powder packaging technologies; develop technical specifications and best practices; provide technical consulting for equipment design and installation; review equipment for safety and code compliance; support contract negotiations for supplies and services; lead cross-functional teams for manufacturing excellence
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with mentorship