The Clorox Company · 20 hours ago
Plant Engineer (Packaging)
Aberdeen, MD - USA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$89K/yr - $166K/yr
5+ years expThe Clorox Company is committed to growth for their people and brands. The Packaging Engineer is responsible for the technical stewardship of all equipment in the operating teams, focusing on manufacturing and packaging equipment while applying engineering and maintenance skills to optimize processes and lead capital projects.
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Responsibilities
Develop thorough and practical solutions with minimal assistance to a wide range of difficult challenges using knowledge of industry and plant operations
Apply engineering and maintenance skills to determine root cause of issues and optimize packaging equipment, leveraging plant, company, and external resources
Apply multi-discipline engineering and maintenance procedures to improve and upgrade manufacturing equipment, processes, and materials
Lead or participate on teams developing, designing, installing, and starting up new equipment, processes, products, line extensions, product improvements, and technology upgrades; develop, plan, lead, and execute plant capital projects (typically under $500k)
Lead technical support of packaging operations for all aspects of the manufacturing process
Develop and maintain expertise in packaging functional specialties to cost‑effectively support the plant as the on-site Packaging Engineer, including day‑to‑day operations support
Provide manufacturing technology expertise to support plant-led projects and initiatives
Maintain linkages with outside suppliers and internal equipment and technology users to influence development or acquisition of beneficial manufacturing technology
Provide technical leadership within the plant and foster development of plant associates, technical resources, and plant capabilities while supporting the cultural progression toward a high‑performance organization
Technically lead the packaging effort to help plant associates understand and address concerns
Provide thorough and practical solutions to technical problems, demonstrating proficiency in analytical problem solving and effective knowledge transfer
Develop personal skills and mentor/train teams (operations, engineering, and maintenance) on new techniques and practices
Coach and develop others as part of daily work
Influence and accomplish work through others
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an accredited institution
5+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment
Experience interacting with and managing vendors, suppliers, and contractors
Strong mechanical, electrical, and analytical decision‑making experience
Solid technical skills with the ability to troubleshoot and make decisions
Demonstrated presentation, organizational, analytical, and verbal/nonverbal communication skills
Leadership ability with exceptional interpersonal skills
Working knowledge of Microsoft 365, SAP, and AutoCAD
Willingness to work off shift as needed to support coworkers, training, operations, and projects
Ability to manage multiple priorities and communicate effectively at all organizational levels
Ability to function as a member of a cross‑functional team, actively participating and adding value
Highly motivated and assertive with strong commitment to success, project management skills, attention to detail, and strong Safety, Quality, Continuous Improvement, and Collaborative mindset
Preferred
Experience in extrusion blow molding and liquid‑fill packaging in a Consumer-Packaged Goods environment
Electrical Instrumentation & Controls (EIC) skills
Ability to foster strong partnerships across teams and lead project teams within larger programs
Proficiency in Lean Six Sigma manufacturing processes and continuous improvement techniques
Experience analyzing manufacturing and packaging equipment, processes, and operations for safety, sustainability, quality, cost savings, loss elimination, failure analysis, training opportunities, and feasibility evaluations
Benefits
Robust health plans
A market-leading 401(k) program with a company match
Flexible time off benefits (including half-day summer Fridays depending on location)
Inclusive fertility/adoption benefits
Company
The Clorox Company
The Clorox Company is a consumer products company that produces cleaning, home care, and wellness products.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown1978-01-13IPO
Leadership Team
Linda Rendle
Chief Executive Officer
Kirsten Marriner
Executive Vice President, Chief Administrative Officer
Recent News
2026-02-03
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