Packaging Engineer

Location

Jonesboro, AR is a vibrant city offering a blend of cultural attractions, excellent dining options, and a welcoming community. With its rich history and growing economy, it's an ideal place for professionals looking to advance their careers while enjoying a high quality of life.

Job Type

Full time

Skills

• Packaging Engineering
• Packaging Machinery
• FMCG Packaging
• Cosmetics Packaging
• Personal Care Packaging
• Filling Machines
• Liquid Filling Systems
• Capping Machines
• Labelling Systems
• Cartoning Equipment
• Case Packing Systems
• Palletizing Systems
• End-of-Line (EOL) Systems
• Packaging Line Design
• Packaging Line Optimization
• Packaging Validation
• Packaging Change Management
• Packaging Material Handling
• Packaging Automation
• OEE Improvement
• Equipment Selection
• Packaging Equipment Integration
• AutoCAD
• Line Layout Development
• Machine Installation
• Commissioning
• Vendor Coordination
• GMP Environment
• Lean Manufacturing
• Continuous Improvement

Job Description & Skill Requirement

• Provide engineering support for primary, secondary, and tertiary packaging systems.
• Evaluate packaging equipment performance and identify opportunities for productivity improvements.
• Support packaging line modifications, new packaging equipment installations, and capacity enhancements.
• Develop and review equipment specifications, URS documents, and technical bid evaluations.
• Coordinate packaging line layouts and equipment integration activities.
• Support packaging material and packaging format changeovers.
• Work closely with OEMs and vendors during design, installation, and startup phases.
• Review utility requirements, line balancing, and machine interfaces.
• Support packaging validation, commissioning, and performance qualification.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, ergonomic, and manufacturing standards.

Qualification

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Packaging Engineering, or Industrial Engineering.
• 7 to 10 years of experience in packaging engineering within FMCG, Cosmetics, Personal Care, or Consumer Goods industries.
• Strong understanding of filling, capping, labelling, cartoning, case packing, and palletizing systems.
• Experience with packaging machinery selection and integration.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and packaging line layout development.
• Experience working with packaging equipment OEMs.
• Knowledge of GMP and packaging quality requirements.
• Strong project coordination and communication skills.
• Experience supporting brownfield facility modifications preferred.
• Ability to work onsite in the USA.