{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"676a49d8a31ca253714ef0ca","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/676a49d8a31ca253714ef0ca","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/676a49d8a31ca253714ef0ca","title":"Processing & Packaging Engineering Manager","description":"Job Description#Eng-IT-01Processing & Packaging EngineerLocation: Vernon, CA on-site Monday through Friday.Status: Full-time direct hireCompensation: $85,000 to $110,000 DOEExperience level: 5 years of experience in food packaging and design. BS in Engineering*Unable to provide sponsorship of any kind now or in the future (F1-OPT) or work with third party firms (C2C)SUMMARY:Responsible for overseeing the design, development, and implementation of packaging solutions for Brand and B2B commercialization projects. This role involves close collaboration with R&D, production, and finance teams to ensure packaging components meet cost and quality requirements while supporting production needs. Themanager will also be responsible for troubleshooting packaging issues, managing engineering projects, and coordinating plant trials for new SKUs. Additional duties include creating production flows, ensuring compatibility between packaging equipment and formats, conducting meetings, and assisting with packaging-related customer requests. This role plays a critical part in improving packaging efficiency and quality across various production lines, including identifying cost-effective alternatives and implementing continuous improvements.ResponsibilitiesDesign shipper cases, pallet pattern, cartons and trays for all Brand, B2Bcommercialization projectsWork with R&D and operation on process design of new product.Ensure packaging equipment (sealer, cartoner, case packer, etc.) is compatible with new packaging formatsWork with the engineering team to get the appropriate change parts, new machine for new packaging formats.Able to estimate investment if need for new process line or packagingSupport R&D and finance with packaging portion of costing recipes in a timely mannerAssist packaging related problems with production and QAAble to work directly connect with outside B2B customers in part of packaging and process designWorking with R&D for planning and conducting trial run to ensure process flow and machine set up point met product quality requirementMonitoring first production period to ensure operation performance, speed, yield loss follow target costing. Find improvement point if needed.Manage special engineering projects such as new line set up.Support Packaging equipment in production lineLead continuous improvement in working teams such as loss reduction in meal line and yield improvement in chicken processingCost improvement on packaging alternatives and improve packaging qualityRequired Qualifications:BS in Engineering5+ years of experience in food manufacturing and packaging designProficiency with AutoCAD for processing, line layout designStrong problem-solving and continuous improvement skillsAbility to communicate effectively with customers, operations management, industrial staff, and vendors.Ability to learn, understand and apply new technologiesUnderstand manufacturing cost and variance related to process efficiencyStrong project management skills","company":"Peak Technical Services","rawCompany":"peak technical services","city":"Los Angeles","state":"CA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-11-02T04:52:11.545Z","occupations":[{"code":"11-9041.00","title":"Architectural and Engineering Managers","slug":"architectural-and-engineering-managers"},{"code":"17-2199.00","title":"Engineers, All Other","slug":"engineers-all-other"},{"code":"17-2112.03","title":"Manufacturing Engineers","slug":"manufacturing-engineers"}],"industries":[{"code":"311991","title":"Perishable Prepared Food Manufacturing","slug":"perishable-prepared-food-manufacturing"},{"code":"561910","title":"Packaging and Labeling Services","slug":"packaging-and-labeling-services"},{"code":"333993","title":"Packaging Machinery Manufacturing","slug":"packaging-machinery-manufacturing"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Processing & Packaging Engineering Manager","description":"Job Description#Eng-IT-01Processing & Packaging EngineerLocation: Vernon, CA on-site Monday through Friday.Status: Full-time direct hireCompensation: $85,000 to $110,000 DOEExperience level: 5 years of experience in food packaging and design. 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