Packaging Engineer

Job Title: Packaging Engineer Location: Covington, TN Work Arrangement: Onsite Experience: 510+ Years Education: B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering Job Overview We are seeking an experienced Packaging Engineer with a strong mechanical engineering background and hands-on experience with packaging machinery, automated packaging systems, and manufacturing environments. The ideal candidate will have experience evaluating, integrating, and optimizing packaging equipment and production lines, preferably within the food & beverage, dairy, ice cream, or consumer packaged goods industries. The engineer will work closely with equipment vendors, manufacturing teams, and engineering stakeholders to support packaging equipment modifications, line improvements, equipment integration, and plant layout activities. Key Responsibilities Evaluate the suitability, performance, and integration of packaging equipment from filling through secondary packaging.Provide engineering support for end-of-line (EOL) systems, including palletizing operations.Coordinate directly with packaging equipment and machinery vendors.Develop and finalize technical specifications for equipment modifications, upgrades, and product/packaging changeovers.Support packaging process improvements, line optimization, and manufacturing efficiency initiatives.Develop and modify packaging line layouts using AutoCAD.Coordinate and integrate 3D models within the overall plant design environment.Lead 3D model coordination activities and work with additional modeling resources when required.Review equipment placement, layout impacts, utility requirements, and integration considerations.Support the installation and integration of new packaging equipment into existing production lines.Collaborate with cross-functional engineering, manufacturing, operations, and vendor teams.Ensure packaging equipment and systems meet applicable technical and operational requirements. Required Qualifications & Skills Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.510+ years of relevant Mechanical/Packaging Engineering experience.Strong experience with packaging machinery and automated packaging systems.Experience in a manufacturing environment.Proficiency with AutoCAD and packaging line layout development/modification.Experience with equipment specifications, installation, integration, and commissioning support.Experience coordinating with equipment vendors.Strong understanding of packaging line design and equipment integration. Packaging Equipment Experience Experience with one or more of the following is preferred: FillersConveyorsCartonersCase PackersWrappersPalletizersEnd-of-Line (EOL) systemsAutomated packaging equipment Preferred Industry Experience Food & Beverage ManufacturingIce Cream ManufacturingDairy ManufacturingFood ProcessingConsumer Packaged Goods (CPG)Hygienic/Clean-Process ManufacturingPackaging Equipment/MachineryIndustrial AutomationManufacturing Preferred Skills 3D plant layout and model coordinationEquipment vendor managementPackaging equipment integrationProduct and packaging changeoversLine optimization and process improvementEquipment placement and utility planningPlant layout developmentEOL automation and palletizingPackaging line installation and modification Ideal Candidate Profile The ideal candidate will be a Mechanical/Packaging Engineer who has worked directly with automated packaging equipment in a manufacturing environment. Candidates with experience in food, beverage, dairy, ice cream, or CPG manufacturing and strong AutoCAD/layout capabilities are highly preferred. Benefits Eligible employees may have access to benefits offered by Intellectt Inc. in accordance with the applicable benefit plans and eligibility requirements. Equal Employment Opportunity Intellectt Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.