Senior Packaging Technology Engineer

<div class="content-intro"><p>fairlife, LLC is a Chicago-based nutrition company that creates great-tasting, nutrition-rich and dairy products to nourish consumers.</p> <p>With over $3B in annual retail sales, fairlife’s portfolio of delicious, lactose-free, real dairy products includes: <strong>fairlife® ultra-filtered milk</strong>; <strong>Core Power®</strong> High Protein Shakes, a sports nutrition drink to support post-workout recovery; <strong>fairlife® nutrition plan™</strong>, a nutrition shake to support the journey to better health.</p> <p>A wholly owned subsidiary of The Coca-Cola company, fairlife, LLC has been recognized by both Fast Company and Nielsen for its industry leading innovation.</p> <p>To learn more about fairlife and its complete line of products, please visit <a href="http://www.fairlife.com">fairlife.com</a>.</p></div><p><strong>job purpose:</strong> The Senior Packaging Technology Engineer advances and standardizes packaging across a multi‑site network, leading equipment qualification and commissioning and collaborating with OEMs to improve reliability and inform next‑gen design, while driving startups, troubleshooting, continuous improvement initiatives, aligned systems | standards and asset care, mentoring talent, integrating advanced automation, and executing strategic initiatives; up to 50% travel.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>responsibilities:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Advance Packaging Technology Roadmap: Define and refine equipment specifications, packaging line layouts, and mechanical standards to support long term strategic objectives.</li> <li>Lead Qualification &amp; Commissioning Excellence: Oversee FAT/SAT activities and ensure robust IQ/OQ/PQ validation during new equipment installations, startups, and post overhaul execution.</li> <li>Enable High Performance Startups: Provide expert mechanical leadership during commissioning and transitions to operations, ensuring smooth, reliable, and compliant handoffs.</li> <li>Strengthen Packaging Hall Standards: Contribute to standardized layouts, ergonomics, safety elements, and quality checkpoints across all facilities.</li> <li>Influence Technology Through OEM Partnerships: Engage with key suppliers and OEMs to drive equipment design improvements, innovation, and advanced technology adoption.</li> <li>Serve as a Senior Mechanical SME: Mentor engineers and technicians, lead OEM specific training, and build mechanical capability across blow molding, filling, and downstream platforms.</li> <li>Support Troubleshooting &amp; CI Deployment: Assist embedded SMEs and facility teams with problem solving, optimization work, and continuous improvement initiatives.</li> <li>Ensure Network