JOB REQUIREMENTS: Job Description Mead & Hunt is looking for a Food and Beverage Packaging Engineering Consultant to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for coordinating work with principal design engineering in R&D/product development with our clients, leveraging OEMs to help identify new technologies and/or old technologies that can be applied to new application. Experience optimizing packaging operations in order to drive lower capital costs, simpler processes, and more effective/efficient process performance. Manage Equipment Suppliers and the Procurement process of F&B packaging systems. Creating specifications, performance guarantees, packaging design scopes and perform mass flow balance of a manufacturing line. Developing new or modifying packaging lines for food and beverage manufacturing. Support manufacturing line start up and troubleshooting to achieve designed required performance Experience Required: Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in R&D, Engineering or Operations (food plant experience). Significant capital project management or plant engineering experience. Program development and leadership experience. Experience working on Design Build/EPC project delivery projects preferred. Experience with primary and secondary packaging equipment systems. Experience integrating multiple different packaging systems together into a single highly efficient operating line. Packaging material identifications and format development is desirable but not required. Skills Required/Preferred: Leadership skills to manage cross-functional and cross BU teams to consensus. Strong project management skills. Strong ability to lead and drive change through relationship management, interpersonal savvy, and business savvy. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and work well under pressure. Ability to work independently and to interface with all levels of the organization. Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written). Strong analytical, problem-solving, and time management skills. Education and Training: BS in Engineering or Science or 10 years relative industry experience. Ability to travel 50%. If you have strong communication and organizational skills, are self-motivated, and can work well both independently and as part of a team, complete the online application process for this job posting at www.meadhunt.com/careers Mead & Hunt proudly offers medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, paid sick leave, parental leave, a 401K plan with a generous company match, life and disability insurance, and an employee assistance program. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected veteran status, disability, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: ipc.us/t/8E3963983D7F4064 Qualified females, minorities, and special disabled veterans and other veterans are encouraged to apply.