Principal Engineer
An exciting opportunity awaits for a seasoned engineering professional to lead innovation in the Meat & Cheese packaging sector. This Principal Engineer role is designed for a dynamic individual ready to drive technical excellence, foster cross-functional collaboration, and shape the future of sustainable packaging solutions.
Why This Role Stands Out:
- Immediate Impact: From day one, the engineer will be empowered to lead high-impact projects and contribute directly to business growth.
- Rewarding Compensation: Competitive salary, year-end bonus potential, and progressive pay aligned with skill development.
- Comprehensive Benefits: Day-one access to health benefits, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement, and a robust 401(k) match.
- Culture of Innovation: Work in a purpose-driven, safety-focused environment that values creativity, sustainability, and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities:
🔹 Innovation & Project Leadership
- Spearhead cross-functional initiatives from concept to commercialization.
- Ensure transparent communication and strategic alignment across teams.
- Manage scope and resources effectively through strong partnerships.
🔹 Continuous Improvement Champion
- Facilitate ideation workshops and innovation sessions.
- Mentor technical teams to foster growth and leadership.
- Drive a culture of technical excellence and creative problem-solving.
🔹 Technical Operations Expertise
- Lead sample runs, trials, and raw material investigations.
- Support new production line startups and optimize resin/additive performance.
- Collaborate across departments to deliver top-tier product quality and customer satisfaction.
🔹 Customer-Centric Innovation
- Identify market gaps and initiate development of tailored solutions.
- Build strong customer relationships to support product development and service excellence.
- Stay ahead of industry trends and align product offerings with market needs.
🔹 Innovation Culture & IP Awareness
- Promote responsible risk-taking and transparent communication.
- Encourage best practices in intellectual property protection and innovation management.
Ideal Candidate Profile:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Materials Science, Business, or related field.
- 10+ years of technical experience in the Meat & Cheese market.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and decision-making skills.
- Excellent communicator across all levels of an organization.
Work Environment & Safety Commitment:
- Active participation in safety protocols and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Physical ability to navigate production environments, including lifting up to 40 lbs and working near hot surfaces and rotating equipment.
- Exposure to seasonal temperature variations; must be comfortable in high-heat conditions.
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