Plant Engineer
Company: Accredo Packaging
Location: Sugar Land
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what
they're doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer
focus to the business. The Plant Engineer leads the installation,
commissioning, and startup of new equipment, while supporting the
ongoing maintenance, reliability, and facilities teams across
Accredo’s manufacturing plants. This role partners with Operations,
Maintenance, Facilities, EH&S, and IT to ensure equipment is
installed to specification, meets safety and quality requirements,
and integrates effectively into building automation and production
systems. This position does not own product specification
development, vendor sourcing, or contract negotiation. It does
serve as the project manager for equipment installation from
planning through handoff. Location: Sugar Land, TX Travel: Up to
20% Key Responsibilities Manage installation, commissioning, and
startup of new equipment, ensuring compliance with OEM
specifications, performance guarantees, GMPs, and safety standards.
Coordinate and oversee outside contractors and OEM service teams;
enforce EH&S and company policies. Partner with Maintenance to
develop preventive maintenance (PM) tasks, documentation, and CMMS
(SAP) updates. Support troubleshooting of mechanical/electrical
issues and recommend improvements for uptime, safety, and
reliability. Maintain accurate plant drawings and equipment
documentation (AutoCAD, manuals, layouts). Collaborate with IT,
MES, and ERP teams to connect equipment for data capture,
reporting, and Industry 4.0 initiatives. Work with Building
Facilities on utility needs and building automation systems
integration. Develop or support operator and maintenance training
materials associated with new machine installations. Communicate
project status, timelines, and risks to internal stakeholders;
manage schedules using Gantt charts or project management tools.
Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical,
Electrical, Chemical, or Industrial Engineering. 5 years of
experience in plant engineering, equipment installation,
maintenance, or manufacturing support (10 preferred). Hands-on
experience with AutoCAD, CMMS systems (SAP preferred), and project
scheduling tools. Understanding of mechanical and electrical
systems on industrial machinery. Familiarity with packaging or
converting equipment; experience with OEMs such as WINDMOELLER &
HOELSCHER is a plus. Strong communication, problem-solving,
organization, and leadership abilities. Ability to work with
urgency, manage multiple projects, and collaborate across
departments. Preferred Qualifications Experience in flexible
packaging, paper bag manufacturing, or high-speed converting
operations. Knowledge of MES, ERP, HMI/SCADA, or Industry 4.0 data
integration. Prior involvement in FAT/SAT, equipment acceptance,
and performance verification.
Keywords: Accredo Packaging, Pasadena , Plant Engineer, Engineering , Sugar Land, Texas
