Packaging Equipment Engineer jobs in United States
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Salas O'Brien · 1 day ago

Packaging Equipment Engineer

positionCincinnati, OH
timeFull-time
remoteHybrid
senioritySenior Level, Lead/Staff
date8+ years exp

Salas O’Brien is an employee-owned engineering and professional services firm focused on achieving impact for their clients. The Packaging Equipment Engineer will lead packaging projects, manage equipment specifications, and ensure project execution while fostering strong client relationships.

Industrial EngineeringMechanical Engineering
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Responsibilities

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

Qualification

High Speed PackagingPackaging Control HardwareProject ManagementAutoCADMicrosoft OfficeProblem SolvingEffective CommunicationTeam CollaborationSelf-Motivated

Required

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)
Experience with High Speed Packaging in the Food and Beverage Industry, Consumer Products, or Pharmaceutical Industry
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
Ability to analyze unique situations and develop appropriate response

Company

Salas O'Brien

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Salas O'Brien is a national leading Facilities Planning, Commissioning, Construction Management and Mechanical, Electrical.
dateFounded in 1975
location
Irvine, California, USA
people-size1001-5000 employees
web-link
http://www.salasobrien.com/about/

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
unknown
Key Investors
Blackstone Group
2024-01-22Private Equity

Leadership Team

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Paul Silva
Chief Operating Officer
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Karl F. Frey
Managing Principal
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