Principal Engineer

An exciting opportunity awaits for a seasoned engineering professional to lead innovation in the Meat & Cheese packaging sector. This Principal Engineer role is designed for a dynamic individual ready to drive technical excellence, foster cross-functional collaboration, and shape the future of sustainable packaging solutions.

Why This Role Stands Out:

Immediate Impact: From day one, the engineer will be empowered to lead high-impact projects and contribute directly to business growth.

Rewarding Compensation: Competitive salary, year-end bonus potential, and progressive pay aligned with skill development.

Comprehensive Benefits: Day-one access to health benefits, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement, and a robust 401(k) match.

Culture of Innovation: Work in a purpose-driven, safety-focused environment that values creativity, sustainability, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

Innovation & Project Leadership

Spearhead cross-functional initiatives from concept to commercialization.

Ensure transparent communication and strategic alignment across teams.

Manage scope and resources effectively through strong partnerships.

Continuous Improvement Champion

Facilitate ideation workshops and innovation sessions.

Mentor technical teams to foster growth and leadership.

Drive a culture of technical excellence and creative problem-solving.

Technical Operations Expertise

Lead sample runs, trials, and raw material investigations.

Support new production line startups and optimize resin/additive performance.

Collaborate across departments to deliver top-tier product quality and customer satisfaction.

Customer-Centric Innovation

Identify market gaps and initiate development of tailored solutions.

Build strong customer relationships to support product development and service excellence.

Stay ahead of industry trends and align product offerings with market needs.

Innovation Culture & IP Awareness

Promote responsible risk-taking and transparent communication.

Encourage best practices in intellectual property protection and innovation management.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Materials Science, Business, or related field.

10+ years of technical experience in the Meat & Cheese market.

Strong analytical, organizational, and decision-making skills.

Excellent communicator across all levels of an organization.

Work Environment & Safety Commitment:

Active participation in safety protocols and continuous improvement initiatives.

Physical ability to navigate production environments, including lifting up to 40 lbs and working near hot surfaces and rotating equipment.

Exposure to seasonal temperature variations; must be comfortable in high-heat conditions.