We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Mechanical Engineer to join our dynamic team in a food packaging materials development laboratory. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in the design and testing of new materials, new material processing methods and the implementation of innovative packaging solutions that meet the evolving needs of the food industry.

• Design and develop new plastic and fiber processing equipment and systems for the manufacture of food packaging.
• Manage equipment installation and commissioning.
• Manage contractors and ensure PTVE safety guidelines are followed.
• Conduct experiments and tests in a development laboratory, semiworks and manufacturing settings to evaluate the performance of processing equipment.
• Optimize the operation of plastic and molded fiber processing and converting equipment.
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting for manufacturing processes.
• Participate in the scale-up of laboratory findings to full production levels.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations related to food packaging.
• Document all phases of research and development.
• Travel to manufacturing sites and vendor locations as needed (less than 20% travel required).

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering.
• Experience working in a development laboratory or manufacturing environment.
• Experience reading and interpreting mechanical and electrical schematics.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical design, controls technology, and familiarity with plastic and paper converting equipment.
• Proficiency with mechanical CAD and numerical and statistical analysis software.
• Familiar with PLC programming and automation software.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong communication and project management skills.

Pactiv Evergreen Inc. (NASDAQ: PTVE) is a leading manufacturer and distributor of fresh foodservice and food merchandising products and fresh beverage cartons in North America and certain international markets. It supplies its products to a broad and diversified mix of companies, including full service restaurants and quick service restaurants, foodservice distributors, supermarkets, grocery and healthy eating retailers, other food stores, food and beverage producers, food packers and food processors. To learn more about the company, please go to the company website at pactivevergreen.com.

Located 28 miles south of Rochester, 70 miles west of Syracuse, and 85 miles east of Buffalo, Canandaigua is a city in Ontario County, New York. The population was 10,545 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Ontario County. It is 32 miles south of the shore at Lake Ontario. Pactiv Evergreen Canandaigua, was founded in 1966, as a former Mobile Chemical plant. As one of Ontario County’s largest employers, for over 50 years we have focused on producing and distributing the highest quality food service and food merchandizing packaging products. We are committed to Food Safety and Quality and currently are certified to NSF standards. We are also committed to protecting our environment. The plant manages several environmental programs including air, water, waste and spill prevention. The plant has received the Corporate Environmental Excellence Award from 2015 through 2019 in recognition of outstanding efforts in environmental programs.

Pactiv Evergreen is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Pactiv Evergreen is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, religion, creed, age national origin, physical or mental disability, genetic information, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, veteran status or other characteristics or statuses protected by law. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please call (847) 482-4320 or email TalentHelp@Pactiv.com.

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