Job Title: Packaging Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Packaging Engineer to evaluate and enhance our current packaging processes. The ideal candidate will develop project charters, oversee design and engineering projects, support procurement and vendor management, and maintain project schedules and budgets. Additional responsibilities include construction management, post-installation support, risk management, communication planning, and cross-functional collaboration. You will also oversee packaging equipment efficiencies, generate cost savings, track plant production metrics, and investigate methodologies for efficiency gains.

Hard Skills

• Experience in packaging engineering

• Packaging and Material Handling Software

• Process Improvement

• Material Flow Improvements

• OEE Improvements

• Experience in CAPEX Projects

Soft Skills

• Effective communication

• Cross-functional collaboration

• Risk management

• Project management

Job Type

This is a contract position with a duration of 12 Month(s).

Work Site

This is a fully on-site position in Independence, Missouri.

Work Environment

Onsite - Monday to Friday

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent

• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.