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Intellectt Inc lists this Packaging Engineer opportunity in township of jonesboro, Arkansas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job DescriptionRole: Packaging Engineer
\ NLocation: Jonesboro, Arkansas - Onsite
\ NJob Type: Fulltime
\ NSalary: $110K to $120K with benefits
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1. Project Background
\ N· Client is planning a brownfield expansion at its Jonesboro, Arkansas facility.
\ N· The plant operates within the Beauty and Wellbeing division, manufacturing products such as Dove shampoos and conditioners and Vaseline petroleum jelly.
\ N· The expansion will increase production capacity for premium shampoos and conditioners.
\ N· The Packaging Engineer will support the project from equipment conceptualization and selection through procurement, FAT/SAT, installation, commissioning, ramp-up and production handover.
\ N 2. Must-Have Technical Skills
\ N· The primary requirementis packaging machinery engineering, not packaging material design.
\ N· Candidates should have hands-on experience with the selection, specification, installation and commissioning of packaging equipment.
\ NRelevant equipment includes:
\ N· Filling machines
· Capping machines
\ N· Case packers
· Bottle and jar unscramblers
\ N· Palletizers
· Labeling machines
\ N· Date and label coders
\ N· Rigid packaging equipment
\ N· Exposure to tube and flexible pouch packaging is an added advantage.
\ N 3. Industry Background
\ NPriority order for sourcing:
\ N1. FMCG / consumer goods — highest preference.
\ N2. Food and beverage manufacturing — highly relevant.
\ N3. Pharmaceutical manufacturing — acceptable if the candidate has relevant packaging machinery experience.
\ N4. Medical devices or other manufacturing industries — can be considered, but only if the candidate has strong, hands-on experience with packaging equipment, qualification and commissioning.
\ NCandidates with only packaging material design experience are not suitable.
\ N 4. End-to-End Project Responsibilities
\ NProject phase
\ NExpected experience
\ NEquipment conceptualization:
\ NUnderstand production requirements and identify appropriate packaging machinery.
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Requirements gathering:
\ NCollaborate with Production, Quality, R&D and Engineering teams.
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URSpreparation:
\ NDevelop a User Requirement Specification (URS) defining machine functionality, capacity, pack sizes and technical requirements.
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OEMcoordination:
\ NIdentify equipment suppliers, communicate requirements and obtain quotations.
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Technical evaluation:
\ NCompare vendor proposals and assess equipment against project requirements.
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Procurement support:
\ NPrepare technical and commercial comparisons to support vendor selection and purchase orders.
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FAT/ SAT:
\ NDefine acceptance criteria and participate in Factory Acceptance Testing and Site Acceptance Testing.
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Installation and commissioning:
\ NCoordinate OEMs, contractors, utilities and equipment installation.
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Production ramp-up:
\ NSupport gradual increasesin machine speed to reach design capacity.
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Handover:
\ NCoordinate with Production and Quality for equipment approval and production readiness.
\ N 5. Specific Technical Expectations/ Skills required:
\ N· Experience preparing URS documents for packaging machinery.
\ N· Understanding of OEM selection and vendor technical evaluations.
\ N· Experience conducting or supporting FAT and SAT.
\ N· Knowledge of machine utilities, including compressed air and electrical power requirements.
\ N· Ability to coordinate equipment installation, commissioning and production ramp-up.
\ N· Understanding of equipment capacity, operating speed and different bottle/jar pack sizes.
\ N· Ability to coordinate with multidisciplinary teams and external equipment suppliers.
\ N· Strong communication skills and the ability to manage technical discussions with vendors.
\ N 6. What the Client Is NOT Looking For
\ NPackaging Material Design Engineers
\ N· Candidates focused on selecting or designing plastics, bottles, jars, cardboard cases, cartons, blanks or other packaging materials are not the target profile.
\ NCivil Engineers
\ N· Civil expertise is not required. The candidate should be able to obtain equipment load information from the OEM and coordinate with the site's engineering team as needed.
\ NPrinting Specialists
\ N· Extensive printing expertise is unnecessary. The relevant scope is limited mainly to date coding and label coding associated with packaging lines.
Worksite address
township of jonesboro, AR, 72402, US
Who can apply
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