Packaging Engineer
Posted 4 Jun 2026
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- Expected experience
- 3–5 yrs
- Management level
- Individual contributor
- Employment
- On-Site
- Contract
- Contract
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Field of studyChemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering (or related)
Study levelBachelor's
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
Key Responsibilities:
✅ 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