Packaging Engineer

This role is for one of the Weekday's clients 🚨 Hiring: Project Engineer 🚨 📍 Location: Dallas, TX (Onsite) 📅 Duration: 12+ Months (Potential Extension/Conversion) We are looking for a Project Engineer who has experience overseeing capital projects within a manufacturing setting . This position will support engineering efforts related to processing, packaging, and utility systems, managing projects from initial concept to final commissioning.

Requirements

✅ Oversee capital projects (CAPEX) through all phases including planning, design, budgeting, execution, and completion. ✅ Manage equipment upgrades, facility enhancements, and infrastructure initiatives. ✅ Collaborate with cross-functional teams such as Operations, Maintenance, Quality, Finance, R&D, and external vendors.

✅ Support new product introductions, plant expansions, and process optimization. ✅ Ensure adherence to safety, food safety, environmental, and regulatory standards. ✅ Prepare technical specifications, project documentation, and engineering proposals. ✅ Lead continuous improvement efforts and provide technical support to plant operations.

Required Qualifications: ✔ Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, Chemical Engineering, or a related discipline. ✔ 3 to 5+ years of Project Engineering experience within a manufacturing environment. ✔ Proven experience in managing capital projects and plant engineering initiatives. ✔ Familiarity with packaging, processing, utilities, and automation systems.

✔ Proficiency in AutoCAD, MS Project, and the Microsoft Office Suite. ✔ Strong knowledge of project management principles and financial control processes. Preferred Experience: ⭐ Experience in the Food & Beverage, Dairy, Consumer Goods, or Process Manufacturing industries. ⭐ Expertise with High-Speed Packaging Systems and Automation Controls.

⭐ Knowledge of FDA, OSHA, GMP, and 3-A Sanitary Standards. ⭐ Skills in Six Sigma, Continuous Improvement, and Lean Manufacturing methodologies. Ideal Backgrounds: Food & Beverage Manufacturing Dairy Processing Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) Beverage Production Process Manufacturing Desirable Skills Project Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer