Simply Driven Executive Search · 2 weeks ago
Process Engineer - Packaging
Greater Indianapolis
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expSimply Driven Executive Search is seeking a Packaging Engineer responsible for developing and maintaining packaging designs and specifications. The role focuses on optimizing packaging equipment and processes within an industrial bakery environment while ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency.
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Responsibilities
Support day-to-day operation and optimization of automated and semi-automated packaging lines
Make mechanical, process, and parameter adjustments to packaging equipment to accommodate different packaging materials, formats, and product sizes
Lead and support packaging engineering projects, including line modifications, equipment upgrades, and packaging changes
Partner with Operations, Quality, Maintenance, and Supply Chain to troubleshoot packaging issues and drive sustainable solutions
Apply continuous improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen) to improve line efficiency, reduce waste, improve changeover time, and enhance overall equipment effectiveness (OEE)
Support new product introductions and customer-specific packaging requirements, including line trials and validation
Support commercialization process with packaging innovation and commercialization of new product launches
Assist with quoting and feasibility assessments for new customers or packaging configurations by providing technical input, cost estimates, and line capability evaluations
Develop and maintain packaging specifications, standard work, documentation and training of operational teams
Support equipment commissioning, testing, and validation for packaging systems
Ensure packaging solutions meet food safety, quality, and regulatory requirements
Analyze performance data and recommend improvements based on root cause analysis
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial, Packaging or related field)
5+ years of engineering experience in a manufacturing environment; food or bakery experience preferred
Hands-on experience supporting or engineering high-speed packaging lines
Experience with commercialization and project management of new product launches
Working knowledge of packaging materials, formats, and equipment adjustments
Experience with continuous improvement practices and manufacturing engineering principles
Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to work directly on the production floor
Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment
Preferred
Experience in food manufacturing
Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma, or other CI tools (certification a plus)
Experience supporting customer quotes or cost modeling for packaging changes
Knowledge of automation, controls, or packaging machinery suppliers
Company
Simply Driven Executive Search
Specialty Recruiting Practices: - Manufacturing Operations - Workforce Optimization - Engineering, Automation & Robotics - Human Resources - Accounting/Finance/Legal - Information Technology - Artificial Intelligence Simply Driven Executive Search partners with companies who have concluded that their search requires specific outside expertise.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Cate Bray
Managing Partner - HR/Admin
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