Mechanical Engineer
Pactiv Evergreen - Canandaigua, NY
posted 3 months ago
About the position
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Mechanical Engineer to join our dynamic team in a food packaging materials development laboratory. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in the design and testing of new materials, new material processing methods, and the implementation of innovative packaging solutions that meet the evolving needs of the food industry. This position involves working closely with cross-functional teams to ensure that the packaging solutions developed are not only effective but also compliant with industry standards and regulations. The Mechanical Engineer will be responsible for managing the entire lifecycle of product development, from initial concept through to full-scale production, ensuring that all phases of research and development are thoroughly documented and analyzed. In this role, you will design and develop new plastic and fiber processing equipment and systems for the manufacture of food packaging. You will manage equipment installation and commissioning, ensuring that all contractors adhere to PTVE safety guidelines. Conducting experiments and tests in a development laboratory, semiworks, and manufacturing settings will be a key part of your responsibilities, as you evaluate the performance of processing equipment and optimize operations. You will also provide technical support and troubleshooting for manufacturing processes, participate in the scale-up of laboratory findings to full production levels, and ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations related to food packaging. Your ability to work independently and as part of a team will be essential in this fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
- Design and develop new plastic and fiber processing equipment and systems for the manufacture of food packaging.
- Manage equipment installation and commissioning.
- Manage contractors and ensure PTVE safety guidelines are followed.
- Conduct experiments and tests in a development laboratory, semiworks, and manufacturing settings to evaluate the performance of processing equipment.
- Optimize the operation of plastic and molded fiber processing and converting equipment.
- Provide technical support and troubleshooting for manufacturing processes.
- Participate in the scale-up of laboratory findings to full production levels.
- Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations related to food packaging.
- Document all phases of research and development.
- Travel to manufacturing sites and vendor locations as needed (less than 20% travel required).
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering.
- Experience working in a development laboratory or manufacturing environment.
- Experience reading and interpreting mechanical and electrical schematics.
- Strong knowledge of mechanical design, controls technology, and familiarity with plastic and paper converting equipment.
- Proficiency with mechanical CAD and numerical and statistical analysis software.
- Familiar with PLC programming and automation software.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Strong communication and project management skills.
