What are the responsibilities and job description for the Packaging Engineer position at kdc/one?
Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future sponsorship.
Are you an engineer who loves solving equipment challenges, improving production line performance, and finding smarter ways to manufacture products? We’re looking for an experienced Packaging Equipment Engineer to help optimize our filling and packaging operations at kdc/one in Groveport, Ohio.
At kdc/one, we bring beauty and personal care products to life. In this role, you’ll make a direct impact by improving equipment reliability, reducing downtime, increasing throughput, and supporting new equipment and capital projects.
What You’ll Do
- Drive continuous improvement across filling and packaging operations.
- Troubleshoot equipment and production issues to improve quality, efficiency, and throughput.
- Identify opportunities to reduce downtime and improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
- Lead equipment selection, installation, and qualification for new products and capacity expansion.
- Support capital projects, cost estimates, budgets, and equipment improvements.
- Apply Lean, DMAIC, and other continuous improvement methodologies.
- Use 3D printing and scanning technologies to support innovative, cost-effective solutions.
- Partner with operators, mechanics, and production leaders to improve processes, training, and safety.
What You’ll Bring
- A bachelor’s degree in Engineering, preferably Mechanical or Industrial Engineering, or equivalent experience.
- At least 7 years of experience in a production environment, ideally with high-speed and flexible filling and packaging systems.
- Experience in FDA-regulated manufacturing is preferred.
- Knowledge of OEE improvement, Lean Manufacturing, and continuous improvement.
- Familiarity with AutoCAD, SolidWorks, and ideally 3D printing and scanning technologies.
- Strong technical, analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Flexibility to support off-shifts as business needs require.
Why Join kdc/one?
- Competitive compensation based on experience
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Paid time off and company holidays
- 401(k) with company match
- Opportunities to make a real impact and grow your career
Ready to improve the way products are made?
If you’re passionate about equipment performance, manufacturing innovation, and continuous improvement, we’d love to connect with you!