Engineer Position Available In Spartanburg, South Carolina

Engineer

LOCATION

Duncan, SC, US, 29334

REQ ID:

51201
Sealed Air designs and delivers packaging solutions that protect essential goods transported worldwide, preserve food, enable e-commerce and digital connectivity, and help create a global supply chain that is touchless, safer, less wasteful, and more resilient. We strive to foster a caring, high-performance growth culture that will deliver consistent, sustainable profitable growth and accelerate our performance – a culture where accountability is clear and aligned, and where we reward business outcomes and impact. That culture guides everything we do, including how we partner with our customers and suppliers, how we attract and retain top talent, and how we create and deliver value for our stakeholders. In 2024, Sealed Air generated $5.4 billion in revenue and had approximately 16,400 employees distributing products and services to 117 countries/territories around the world. Position Summary
The Equipment Engineering team, part of the Research & Development (R D) organization at Sealed Air, is a group of highly motivated, energetic, and bright individuals with a wide variety of skillsets. The thing that unites us is the joy we get from solving complex technical challenges in a collaborative environment. The mission of our team is to conceptualize, develop, and commercialize industrial food packaging systems that deliver value to our customers and support the growth of the global Sealed Air business.
As a member of this team, you will work closely with fellow engineers, designers, technicians, Sales, Marketing, and Manufacturing, to develop automation equipment and electro-mechanical assemblies. The scope of work in the R D organization is broad and will require you to provide technical leadership during project conceptualization, project planning, design, manufacturing, in-house testing, installation, and the development of supporting machine documentation.
In this role, you will have the opportunity to expand your design skills and manufacturing knowledge, strengthen your business acumen and professional skillset, and grow as a technical leader. The value brought by the qualified individual will be crucial to Sealed Air’s success on some of our most critical growth initiatives.
Job Description
Conceptualize and design industrial food packaging equipment and automation solutions
Analyze mechanical systems according to engineering and scientific principles
Develop, design, and run equipment testing and training to ensure commercial success of new solutions
Complete system documentation including CAD drawing packages and manuals
Provide Sales and Marketing support to identify potential customer opportunities
Provide customer support focusing on operation and maintenance training and field troubleshooting with root-cause analysis and closed-loop corrective actions
Execute detailed technical project plans which ensure deliverables are met and communicate project health to internal and external stakeholders
Support portfolio of existing solutions through management of part obsolescence and technology upgrades
Support Manufacturing with customer orders, inventory management, and production documentation
Ensure equipment compliance with all applicable safety and hygienic design standards
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
10+ years experience
Proficiency in 3D CAD Design (SolidWorks experience preferred)
Proficient with Microsoft Office products
Strong Interpersonal skills and influential leadership to support cross-functional teams
Demonstrated ability to work both independently and within a team, generating results with general/minimal guidance from management
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrated experience in product and equipment development
Exceptional problem solving and mechanical design abilities
Broad technical knowledge and a hands-on approach to creating technical solutions
Demonstrated ability to meet technical challenges with creative and innovative solutions
Experienced in on-site installation and troubleshooting of equipment and systems
Technical project management experience and a working familiarity with project management philosophy and application
Ability to travel overnight and internationally up to 30%
Preferred Skills
Food Packaging Equipment Experience
Stainless Steel Sheet Metal, Forming, and Welding
Stainless Steel Machining
Requisition id: 51201

Relocation:

No Sealed Air is committed to attracting, selecting, and developing talent that reflects the diversity of the communities and customers we serve. We take pride in our selection process to identify, infuse, and grow talent to align with our culture, values, and norms. Sealed Air prioritizes talent development, fostering a culture of continuous growth and career progression. The company is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and to all employees, without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, protected disability, veteran status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. •