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Ajulia Executive Search

Packaging Engineer

Ajulia Executive Search, Jersey City, New Jersey, United States, 07390

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Are you ready for a new engineering role in a manufacturing setting? This opportunity as a Packaging Engineer offers a competitive salary plus an excellent benefits package including medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, PTO etc. Does this position match your future career goals? Then this Packaging Engineer role could be the right fit for you.

Job Summary: Responsible for ensuring the efficient, safe, and reliable operation of all packaging machinery throughout the facility. This role oversees equipment setup, changeovers, optimization, troubleshooting, preventive maintenance oversight, and operator training. Also instrumental in supporting continuous improvement initiatives, maintaining GMP compliance, and ensuring packaging quality standards are consistently met.

As a Packaging Engineer, You Will:

Prepare, update, and maintain SOPs for equipment operation, setup, changeover, and shutdown procedures

Develop, review, and optimize preventive maintenance programs for all packaging equipment

Verify preventive maintenance tasks are completed accurately, on schedule, and properly documented

Audit PM activities to improve equipment reliability and reduce unplanned downtime

Manage inventory of parts, tools, and materials related to packaging equipment

Partner with the Sanitation Manager to develop and refine equipment cleaning and sanitation procedures

Conduct routine equipment inspections to ensure sanitation and GMP requirements are met prior to production

Train operators and mechanics on proper equipment operation, setup, and changeover techniques

Ensure equipment settings and performance consistently support packaging quality, efficiency, and throughput

Lead troubleshooting efforts and coordinate with cross-functional teams to resolve packaging-related issues quickly

Diagnose and resolve mechanical, material, and process issues, including defects, adjustments, and reliability concerns

Maintain clear communication with Production and Maintenance teams during equipment failures or process interruptions

Lead Root Cause Analysis (RCA) investigations and coach team members on effective RCA methodologies

Support new equipment purchases, upgrades, and installations by providing input on functionality, automation, and controls

Oversee documentation management, ensure GMP compliance, and support ongoing packaging line development initiatives

Skills and Requirements:

Thorough working knowledge of all packaging equipment and its operation

Solid understanding of all packaging materials, including various films and carton types

In-depth technical expertise in the mechanical, electrical, and functional aspects of packaging machinery

Education:

Bachelor of Arts Degree in an Engineering discipline

Benefits:

Dental insurance

Employee discount

Health insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Salary: $75K

Ask for: Hersha Dwyer

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