The Judge Group is seeking a Packaging Engineer in Murfreesboro, TN area! They will be responsible for leading packaging equipment installations, automation upgrades, and capital improvement projects within a manufacturing environment.
Responsibilities:
- Lead packaging capital projects from concept through design, procurement, installation, commissioning, validation, and final project handoff, ensuring delivery on scope, schedule, budget, and performance objectives.
- Manage project budgets, capital approval processes, forecasting, vendor contracts, purchase orders, and change management activities to maintain financial control and project alignment.
- Develop and maintain project schedules, coordinate equipment procurement and logistics, oversee vendor and contractor activities, and ensure seamless execution within active manufacturing environments.
- Partner with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, Quality, R&D, and Supply Chain teams to align project requirements, support product and packaging trials, and drive successful equipment startup and operational readiness.
- Translate business growth and capacity requirements into technical packaging solutions, equipment specifications, and system designs that support long-term operational objectives.
- Lead supplier selection activities, including RFQ development, technical evaluations, contract negotiations, and vendor performance management throughout the project lifecycle.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives by identifying and implementing opportunities to enhance packaging efficiency, reliability, throughput, quality, and overall manufacturing performance.
- Provide technical leadership and troubleshooting support for packaging systems, while developing maintenance capabilities and promoting best practices across plant operations.
- Ensure compliance with safety, quality, regulatory, and corporate standards throughout all phases of project execution, while maintaining accurate project documentation and reporting.
Requirements:
- Bachelors degree required
- 5+ years engineering experience in a manufacturing environment
- Experience managing capital projects, equipment installations, and manufacturing process improvements
- Experience using AutoCAD or similar engineering design software.
Packaging Engineer in Murfreesboro at Judge Direct Placement
This position is listed as contract and onsite. It was posted 3 days ago.