Engineering Manager - Converting and Film Job at Pregis LLC. in Sussex

Engineering Manager - Converting and Film

Sussex, WI, USA

Job Description

Posted Friday, September 26, 2025 at 5 : 00 AM

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Pregis is in the packaging business to protect what matters. We are committed to providing our customers and employees sustainable growth through purpose-driven innovation and customer-centric packaging solutions. If you are looking for a company that is thriving across various high growth industries and is innovative, customer focused, high integrity, believes in strong teamwork and collaboration, Pregis is the company for you. Check out the Pregis Purpose to learn how sustainability and social responsibility is at the very core of our company DNA.

Job Title : Films and Converting Engineering Manager

Position Summary :

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Engineering Manager to lead our Films and Converting engineering team across two manufacturing plants. This role is critical in driving continuous improvement, capital upgrades, process automation, and technical excellence in our extrusion, printing, and converting departments for poly bag operations.

The ideal candidate brings a solid background in mechanical and electrical engineering, controls and automation, and a strong understanding of film and web-handling equipment. In addition, the individual will come with a proven track record in designing, developing, and optimizing converting equipment for the flexible packing industry. This role will provide technical leadership, drive cross-functional initiatives with New Product Development (NPD) and Process Engineering, and ensure standardization and safety across all platforms. In addition, this is a true working manager role, so the individual must be willing and excited to roll up their sleeves to execute.

Key Responsibilities :

• Lead, build, and develop a high-performing engineering team supporting extrusion, printing, and converting operations.
• Proactively identify process improvement opportunities and lead the implementation of effective solutions to enhance operational efficiency and product quality.
• Own and drive continuous improvement and efficiency initiatives across production lines.
• Support both plant locations on process optimization, quality improvements, automation upgrades, and troubleshooting.
• Provide technical guidance in new product development, material trials, and product scale-up activities.
• Partner closely with NPD and Process Engineering to align engineering resources and priorities within the New Product Commercialization process.
• Oversee development, installation, and commissioning of new converting lines and equipment upgrades.
• Drive standardization across all converting platforms to improve repeatability, maintainability, and operator safety.
• Manage external vendors for equipment design, build, and integration—ensuring quality, cost-effectiveness, and timeliness.
• Ensure all equipment and systems meet regulatory and internal safety standards.
• Leverage CAD tools and technical design capabilities to support equipment design and layout planning.
• Support training and capability building for plant maintenance and operations teams.

Qualifications :

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