Packaging Engineer

About this role

This role is for one of the Weekday's clients

🚨 Hiring: Project Engineer 🚨

📍 Location: Dallas, TX (Onsite)

📅 Duration: 12+ Months (Potential Extension/Conversion)

We are looking for a Project Engineer who has experience overseeing capital projects within a manufacturing setting . This position will support engineering efforts related to processing, packaging, and utility systems, managing projects from initial concept to final commissioning.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

• ✅ Oversee capital projects (CAPEX) through all phases including planning, design, budgeting, execution, and completion.
• ✅ Manage equipment upgrades, facility enhancements, and infrastructure initiatives.
• ✅ Collaborate with cross-functional teams such as Operations, Maintenance, Quality, Finance, R&D, and external vendors.
• ✅ Support new product introductions, plant expansions, and process optimization.
• ✅ Ensure adherence to safety, food safety, environmental, and regulatory standards.
• ✅ Prepare technical specifications, project documentation, and engineering proposals.
• ✅ Lead continuous improvement efforts and provide technical support to plant operations.
• Required

Qualifications

• ✔ Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, Chemical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• ✔ 3 to 5+ years of Project Engineering experience within a manufacturing environment.
• ✔ Proven experience in managing capital projects and plant engineering initiatives.
• ✔ Familiarity with packaging, processing, utilities, and automation systems.
• ✔ Proficiency in AutoCAD, MS Project, and the Microsoft Office Suite.
• ✔ Strong knowledge of project management principles and financial control processes.
• Preferred Experience:
• ⭐ Experience in the Food & Beverage, Dairy, Consumer Goods, or Process Manufacturing industries.
• ⭐ Expertise with High-Speed Packaging Systems and Automation Controls.
• ⭐ Knowledge of FDA, OSHA, GMP, and 3-A Sanitary Standards.
• ⭐ Skills in Six Sigma, Continuous Improvement, and Lean Manufacturing methodologies.
• Ideal Backgrounds:
• Food & Beverage Manufacturing
• Dairy Processing
• Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG)
• Beverage Production
• Process Manufacturing

Desirable Skills

• Project Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer