Skjodt-Barrett Foods · 2 hours ago
Mechanical Engineer
Lebanon, IN
Full-time
Onsite
Mid LevelSkjodt-Barrett Foods is a leading manufacturer of food solutions and custom ingredients for renowned brands. They are looking for a Mechanical Engineer to focus on mechanical systems and automation in their food manufacturing operations, leading equipment upgrades and optimizing production lines.
Food and BeverageFood ProcessingManufacturing
Responsibilities
Design and develop. You will design, develop, and implement innovative packaging solutions that meet product protection, shelf-life, and performance requirements. Your work will include configuring and testing form, fill & seal (FFS) systems - both vertical and horizontal - selecting suitable packaging materials, and ensuring all solutions align with safety, quality, and cost parameters. You will contribute ideas that enhance automation, sustainability, and production efficiency
Lead and scale. You will manage packaging projects from concept through commercialization, leading equipment trials, material validations, and packaging performance testing. Working closely with cross-functional teams in R&D, Quality, Operations, and Maintenance, you will ensure new designs and processes are successfully implemented on the production floor and optimized for scale-up
Validate and optimize. You will oversee packaging trials, performance testing, and process validation to confirm seal integrity, shelf life, and overall packaging quality. You will plan, track, and manage project timelines and milestones in Excel and Gantt charts, ensuring all deliverables are met on schedule. You will identify opportunities for continuous improvement and implement solutions that drive efficiency and cost savings
Support production. You will provide hands-on technical support during equipment commissioning, changeovers, and troubleshooting activities. Leveraging your understanding of packaging machinery, and ideally, your knowledge of programming or controls, you will work to resolve issues, fine-tune processes, and ensure consistent, reliable packaging performance across lines
Collaborate and communicate. You will work cross-functionally with teams across Engineering, Operations, Quality Assurance, Procurement, and R&D, as well as with external vendors and equipment suppliers. Through clear communication and proactive engagement, you will ensure packaging initiatives align with operational priorities, regulatory standards, and the company’s broader goals for growth and innovation
Qualification
Required
Experience in food manufacturing or a highly automated production environment
Experience with form, fill & seal (FFS) equipment
Understanding of how mechanical systems, automation components, and production equipment work together
Comfortable designing mechanical solutions
Experience setting up and optimizing production lines
Ability to troubleshoot equipment
Experience managing timelines using Excel and Gantt charts
Background in Packaging or Mechanical Engineering
Experience working on the production floor
Experience leading packaging projects from concept through commercialization
Experience with vertical and horizontal form, fill & seal (FFS) systems
Solid understanding of packaging materials, including films, laminates, and plastics
Familiarity with packaging line automation, process validation, and performance testing
Knowledge of programming or controls integration
Proficient in Microsoft Excel
Familiarity with HACCP, GMP, and food safety standards
Curious, hands-on, and solutions-oriented
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Strong focus on quality, accuracy, and results
Professional communication and collaboration skills
Ability to translate technical details into clear, actionable information
Ability to build trust and rapport with people at all levels
Value teamwork and shared accountability
Company
Skjodt-Barrett Foods
Skjodt-Barrett Foods is an organic, non-organic, natural, and specialty food products manufacturer.
Founded in 1985
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageRecent News
Globe and Mail
2025-10-23
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