Packaging Engineer

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 aProject Engineerwho has experience overseeingcapital 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