What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manufacturing Engineer - Packaging position at Gorton's?
What you’ll do:
- Responsible for all aspects of packaging related projects, including design, sizing, testing, material selection, and equipment efficiency improvements.
- Lead the packaging development process for all our business units, from concept development through execution and launch.
- Identify packaging trends and develop new packaging concepts for retail, Club, and alternate channels.
- Assist with continuous improvement efforts and investigate innovative processes to improve plant operations.
- Identify and validate cost savings and sustainability initiatives.
- Collaborate with other engineering groups and other stakeholders to identify new equipment and manufacturing technologies for implementation on new and current products.
- Partner with R&D, Purchasing, Supply Chain, Marketing, and Sales on projects.
- Assist in technology transfer to operations.
- Organize and supervise tests at production facilities.
- Provide support for new product start-ups.
What you’ll need:
- B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial, or Packaging Engineering, or a related engineering field (some packaging experience desirable)
- 1-3 years of experience.
- Demonstrable mechanical aptitude
- Comfortable in a manufacturing environment, with some food production or other CPG experience a plus.
- The ability to travel as needed (approximately 5%-10%).
- Good interpersonal, communication and project management skills.
- A creative, curious, innovative thinker, with good problem-solving skills.
Who we are:
Since 1849, America has trusted the Gorton’s Fisherman. And for over 170 years, Gorton’s has trusted our employees to work with integrity, pursue their curiosity, respond with agility, work collaboratively, and be passionate about our mission to spread the goodness of the sea by making quality seafood accessible to everyone. We provide a rich opportunity for professional growth, in a fun and collaborative environment, supported by our development and training programs, our generous benefits, work life balance, and the ability to make a difference. We invite you to join our national brand based in Gloucester, Massachusetts.
