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Apprentice Principal Packaging Engineer Jobs in Nebraska

Airlite Plastics

Maintenance Apprentice 1st Shift

Omaha, NE · On-site

$16 - $22/hr

Our product lines include rigid plastic containers and lids for food packaging and cosmetics, dry ... engineering department. This includes, but is not limited to, equipment and machinery moves ...

SpartanNash

Meat Apprentice

Wahoo, NE

... IT developers to vice presidents of finance; from HR Business Partners to export specialists ... benefits package. SpartanNash is an Equal Opportunity Employer that invests in Associate ...

SpartanNash Company

Meat Apprentice

Wahoo, NE · On-site

... IT developers to vice presidents of finance; from HR Business Partners to export specialists ... benefits package. SpartanNash is an Equal Opportunity Employer that invests in Associate ...

SciTec

Senior / Principal Integration Engineer

NE · On-site

$141K - $212K/yr

SciTec has an immediate opportunity for a talented Integration Engineer to support the development ... Benefits SciTec offers a highly competitive salary and benefits package, including: * 4% Safe ...

SciTec

Senior / Principal Integration Engineer

NE · On-site

$141K - $212K/yr

SciTec has an immediate opportunity for a talented Integration Engineer to support the development ... Benefits SciTec offers a highly competitive salary and benefits package, including: * 4% Safe ...

Northrop Grumman Corporation

$113K - $170K/yr

Northrop Grumman is seeking to hire a Sr. Principal Supplier Mission Assurance Engineer to join the ... package including: * Medical, Dental & Vision coverage * 401k * Educational Assistance * Life ...

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What is the difference between Apprentice Principal Packaging Engineer vs Packaging Engineer?

AspectApprentice Principal Packaging EngineerPackaging Engineer
Required CredentialsEntry-level, often pursuing or with a degree in packaging or engineeringBachelor's degree in packaging, engineering, or related field
Work EnvironmentTraining-focused, supervised, often in manufacturing or R&D settingsDesign, development, testing, and implementation of packaging solutions
Employer & Industry UsageManufacturers, packaging companies, consumer goods industriesConsumer goods, food & beverage, pharmaceuticals, manufacturing

The Apprentice Principal Packaging Engineer is an entry-level role focused on learning and supporting packaging projects under supervision, while the Packaging Engineer is a more experienced professional responsible for designing and developing packaging solutions independently. Both roles are common in manufacturing and consumer goods industries, but the apprentice position emphasizes training and skill development.

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Principal Engineer - Packaging Equipment

Principal Engineer - Packaging Equipment

Conagra Brands, Inc.

Omaha, NE • On-site, Remote

$109K - $159K/yr

Full-time

Retirement, PTO

Posted 29 days ago

Conagra Brands rating

7.1

Company rating: 7.1 out of 10

Based on 133 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

211th of 432 rated food and drinks producers

Job description

Reporting to the Director of Engineering, you will provide technical leadership to identify and develop strategies and projects that deliver the highest value business benefit to the company. You will work with cross functional teams to review requirements and develop optimized technical solutions that fit business needs. This is a Corporate Engineering role supporting manufacturing operations through innovation, automation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
A Taste of Your Responsibilities
  • Identify, develop, rollout, and provide governance for key strategies and programs across the manufacturing platform
  • Use subject matter expertise, third party engineering partners, and original equipment manufacturers to develop labor reducing and cost saving automation projects
  • Stay current with industry regulations and codes related to packaging equipment system design and operations, and provide recommendations to improve programs, policies, and goals
  • Provide technical and economic feasibility analysis to support business initiatives that deliver competitive advantages
  • Develop Front End Loading packages that are complete, clear, and reflect due diligence to ensure project success, including:
    • Technology assessments and recommended solutions aligned to plant, company, and industry best practices
    • Physical location layouts and general arrangement drawings
    • Infrastructure requirements and needs assessments
    • Equipment acceptance criteria and support of testing and acceptance trials
    • Equipment and system performance criteria
    • Identification of alternatives, prerequisites, risks, and opportunities
  • Partner with engineering teams to establish cost, schedule, risk, and startup requirements for projects
  • Write detailed functional control descriptions for unit operations and processing systems
  • Perform reviews of Front End Loading packages or equivalent deliverables to ensure accuracy, completeness, and operational effectiveness
  • Develop rough order of magnitude estimates to provide early business case direction
  • Troubleshoot and drive continuous improvement of existing packaging operations
  • Lead machine design improvements and equipment modifications
  • Conduct production plant site surveys and assessments, and provide support to sites as needed

Ingredients Required for Your Success
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Robotics Engineering, or Packaging Engineering
  • 10 +years of experience in food manufacturing with packaging system design
  • Experience leading teams and solving complex technical challenges
  • Subject matter expertise in one or more areas of food production line packaging equipment
  • Experience with machine design and working in a United States Department of Agriculture or Food and Drug Administration regulated manufacturing environment
  • Demonstrated success developing and implementing automation and robotic solutions
  • Experience in project engineering and project execution
  • Knowledge of continuous improvement applications within engineering design
  • Experience translating project requirements into technical solutions through sound engineering principles
  • Strong experience in packaging equipment engineering and practical application
  • Willingness to travel up to 50 percent to support plant operations

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Compensation
Pay Range:$109,000-$159,000
The annual salary listed above is the expected offering for this position. An employee's actual annual salary will be based on but not limited to: location, relevant experience/level and skillset, while balancing internal Conagra employees' equity. Conagra Brands will comply with applicable law regarding minimum salaries for exempt employees.
Anticipated Close Date
July 29, 2026
Our Benefits
We care about your total well-being and will support you with the following, subject to your location and role:
  • Health: Comprehensive healthcare plans, wellness incentive program, mental wellbeing support and fitness reimbursement
  • Wealth: Great pay, bonus incentive opportunity, matching 401(k) and stock purchase plan
  • Growth: Career development opportunities, employee resource groups, on-demand learning and tuition reimbursement
  • Balance: Paid-time off, parental leave, flexible work-schedules (subject to your location and role) and volunteer opportunities

Our Company
At Conagra Brands, we have a rich heritage of making great food. We aspire to have the most impactful, energized and inclusive culture in food. As a member of our 18,000+ person team across 40+ locations, you are empowered to reach your potential, make an impact and own your career. We're in the business of building champions - within our people and our iconic brands like Birds Eye®, Slim Jim® and Reddi-Wip®.
Our focus on innovation extends beyond making great food, it also reflects our commitment to embracing new solutions that positively impact our team, the communities we serve and the health of our planet. Foodies Welcome.
Conagra Brands is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, leave status, disability, veteran status, genetic information and/or any other characteristic or status protected by national, federal, state or local law. Reasonable accommodation may be made upon request.

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Conagra Brands (NYSE: CAG) is an approximately $11 billion company that combines a rich heritage of making great food with a sharpened focus and entrepreneurial spirit. We're transforming the way we operate to fulfill what consumers and customers want, in a smart, simple way. We're modernizing our iconic food brands, leveraging fresh opportunities and adapting to a changing landscape - all with a culture that's ready to capture growth and drive shareholder value.

Industry

Food services and drinking places

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Chicago, IL, US

Year founded

1919

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