Packaging Equipment Engineer

Job Summary:

Our architectural & engineering services client who provides integrated engineering and consulting services for their clients in the Agribusiness, Chemical, Consumer Products, Food & Beverage, Pharmaceutical, and other related Process and Manufacturing markets is currently seeking to hire a Packaging Equipment Engineer.

Reporting to the Packaging Department Manager, the Packaging Engineer represents the company in such a way that embodies the company's values and beliefs. The Packaging Engineer is an effective communicator who builds and retains quality relationships with team members and clients. The Packaging Engineer is counted on to provide leadership within the company and encourage the same qualities in other employees.

Job Requirements:

Accountability for complete project execution including system design, testing, equipment specifications, documentation management, vendor/contractor management, equipment procurement, installation and start up support.

Aggressively drive packaging projects to achieve time, cost, functionality, and performance deliverables.

Ability to handle multiple complex, high priority projects simultaneously.

Develop solutions that consider the impact to the customer's packaging budget, ergonomics and packaging materials.

Provide Packaging Equipment Layout solutions that account for material staging and optimal material & personnel flow.

Develop processes to support operations and/or use of equipment.

Create detailed packaging equipment, and assembly procedure specifications.

Ability to diagnose packaging line bottlenecks and recommend solutions to eliminate them.

Serve as technical resource for problem solving activities: root cause analysis, countermeasure development, and solution implementation.

Identify process improvements for the client through identification of new equipment, better use/modification of current equipment, or other means.

Provide procurement support for packaging equipment. (Request for Quote / Request for Proposal packages / Review and approval of vendor submittal drawings).

Provide Project Documentation Development

Equipment Lists

Design Basis

Engineering Information

Process Flow Diagrams / Layouts

Factory Acceptance Test / Vendor Acceptance Test (FAT /VAT) protocol development and implementation.

Installation / Construction / Start up support.

Installation Qualification Documentation & Execution

Operational Qualification Documentation & Execution

Stay abreast of advances in all areas of packaging components and manufacturing processes.

Develop great relationships with clients and partner to develop future opportunities to help them achieve their business goals.

Education/Experience

BS in Engineering or equivalent technical degree.

8+ Years of project or Packaging Engineering in the Food and Beverage, Consumer Products, or Pharmaceutical Industry is a strong plus.

US work authorization (Required)

Skills/specialized Knowledge/Abilities

Essential Job Functions.

Strong working knowledge of packaging control hardware, instrumentation, and software.

Knowledge of and experience with primary and secondary packaging and package design.

Knowledge of vision, bar code, and other identification or inspection systems.

Excellent project engineering and project management skills.

Demonstrated experience in Troubleshooting, Problem Solving and Productivity / System Improvement.

Skill in effective collaboration oral and written communication.

Be familiar with and be able to work effectively with the following tools: AutoCAD, Microsoft Office and Microsoft Project.

Ability to be self-motivated and work effectively both independently and in a team.

Demonstrated skill in coordinating projects across departments.

Take ownership of problems until they are successfully resolved.

Document your project related communications, both internal and external.

Working Hours/Environment

Position is based out of the Cincinnati, OH office, with Work-From-Home (WFH) available after an onboarding period. Reliable commute is preferred.

Office hours average 40 per week; may require additional hours including evening and weekends depending on business needs.

Work typically performed in an indoor office setting and/or client manufacturing site.

Travel: The nature of our business requires travel. 30% minimum travel, understanding in some circumstances a higher percentage deployment may be required for the execution of the business. Our client is committed to keep business travel to a reasonable nature for the execution of the business.

Physical Requirements

Frequently required to sit at a desk/workstation for long period of time.

Light Lifting up to 40 lbs.

Ability to climb ladders and negotiate work areas under construction.

Ability to be on one's feet for long periods of time in a manufacturing environment.

Ability to speak to and hear employees/clients via phone or in person.

Ability to analyze unique situations and develop appropriate response.

While performing duties of this job, the employee may work under the following conditions:

Construction work site while wearing proper personal protective equipment (PPE)

Exposed to mechanical moving equipment

Fumes and airborne particles

Outside weather conditions

Noisy environments

GPA prides itself on providing quality, personalized services to its clients and candidates. We are a family owned and operated staffing firm built on a strong foundation of company culture founded and sustained since 1979. GPA o ffers full time contract employees benefits that include: health insurance, 401K, paid vacation and holidays, employee appreciation events and tenure awards.

We are an equal employment opportunity firm .

Trust we genuinely want the best for you and trust we want to move your career forward.