Packaging Engineer

# Packaging Engineer

> Weekday AI · Dallas, United States · Contract · Posted 2026-06-04

**Workplace:** on_site

**Department:** Weekday's Client via platform

## Description

**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

## Apply
[Apply at Weekday AI](https://apply.workable.com/weekday-1/j/00D7D96F6D/apply)
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