Senior Project Engineer - Packaging

The Warrell Corporation

$80K — $110K *
York, PA 17403In-Person
Food & Beverages
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in packaging, mechanical, chemical engineering, or related field preferred.
  • Minimum six years of experience in food packaging engineering required.
  • Proven track record of executing projects between $100k to $5MM.
  • Expertise in VFFS, HFFS, and flow wrapping packaging technologies.
  • Advanced knowledge of secondary packing automation, including case packing and palletizing.
  • Strong understanding of sanitary design and food safety installation requirements.
  • Excellent communication skills for engaging with diverse organizational levels.

Responsibilities

  • Design and manage packaging projects, defining scope, schedule, and budgets.
  • Develop and update packing line process and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs).
  • Evaluate packing requirements and select appropriate equipment.
  • Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders and customers.
  • Document and review scope of work and competitive bids.
  • Manage contractors for safety and compliance during project execution.
  • Review and approve packaging die lines and material specifications.

Benefits

  • Contribute to a growth-oriented company with exciting projects.
  • Collaborative work environment with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
  • Focus on delivering high-quality standards in product packaging.
Full Job Description
Wolfgang Confectioners is seeking an experienced Senior Project Engineer - Packaging to help our talented production team and ensure our products are packaged safely, efficiently and up to our high-quality standards. This role is critical in supporting our company's growth objectives by ensuring project completion while achieving on-time, on-budget deliverables. Key Responsibilities • Design and management of projects, including, but not limited to, defining the scope, charter, schedule, and development of capital budgets. • Develop and update packing line process and instrumentation diagrams (P&ID's). • Evaluation and definition of packing requirements and subsequent equipment selection. • Collaboration with internal and external stakeholders and customers. • Development of scope of work documents and review of competitive bids. • Directly manage contractors to ensure workplace safety, food safety, and design compliance. • Support project deliverables and completion. • Reviews, approves, and documents packaging die lines and material specifications. Requirements • A bachelor's degree in packaging engineering, mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, or related field is preferred. • A minimum of six (6) years of food related packaging engineering experience is required. • Demonstrated successful execution of packaging projects ranging from $100k to $5MM. • Expertise in common food packaging including VFFS, HFFS, and flow wrapping. • Demonstrated advanced knowledge of secondary packing automation to include case packing and palletizing. • Demonstrated knowledge of sanitary design, SQF and food safety design and installation requirements. • Familiarity with common packaging equipment cleaning methods. • Excellent verbal and written communication skills that show the ability to communicate effectively with various levels of an organization. • Supporter and driver of safety culture. • Demonstrated ability to operate with integrity and uphold company's core values and mission.

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