Packaging Engineer

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Design & Development:

• Work in conjunction with commercialization and production to design, develop and commercialize packaging solutions and optimizations that meet customer, consumer and operational needs
• Serve as technical packaging leader on cross functional project teams
• Lead packaging projects from concept to production launch, managing timelines, budgets, and stakeholder communication
• Present design concepts, improvements, and test results to clients and internal teams via digital presentations and meetings

Prototyping & Testing:

• Qualify new packaging materials, run line trials / pilots, and assist in equipment validation regarding packaging compatibility
• Aggressively drive and identify gross margin improvement projects through the optimization of primary and secondary package design / re-design. Report cost savings initiatives on packaging related projects
• Perform quantitative and qualitative analyses to support continuous improvement programs in the manufacturing processes through the redesign of packaging components
• Help build and maintain intellectual property landscape with regards to packaging
• Demonstrate creativity, foresight and mature judgment in anticipating and solving problems that arise
• Drive and implement continuous improvement throughout the organization
• Manage assigned workload through effective time management, planning, and coordination of projects to ensure that the required deadlines are met

Specifications & Documentation:

• Develop and maintain packaging specifications, BOMs, and engineering change orders in ERP systems; review and approve technical drawings and specification documents
• Create and revise packaging specifications, bill of materials, pallet patterns and testing protocols to support manufacturing
• Understand basic supplier manufacturing processes including plastic molding, flexible materials and secondary carton / corrugate
• Maintain knowledge of the developments and trends in packaging for possible applications with the company s present and future products
• Participate in industry organizations and maintain knowledge of emerging technologies, trends and best practices
• Provide technical expertise to Quality Assurance to solve packaging related quality issues
• Help establish and/or refine Packaging Engineering & Innovation processes and SOP s
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure packaging meets industry standards and sustainability goals

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Demonstrated skill of working on project teams to drive results in a fast-paced environment
• Highly organized, self-starter able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, adapt well to change and able to prioritize multiple projects
• Creative thinker with a passion for innovation
• Broad understanding of the fundamentals of Packaging Development
• Strong communication skills and ability to work with various levels of an organization
• Sense of urgency to solve problems and complete tasks; looks beyond obvious and seeks input from multiple sources
• Considers options and willingness to carry parallel paths forward early in project
• Ability and desire to cooperate, collaborate and partner with others
• Demonstrates transparency, openness and integrity when working with others
• Effectively adjusts to changes and deals effectively with uncertainties in the work environment
• Ability to generate new and valuable ideas and solutions to difficult problems
• Advanced PC skills: Windows, Excel, PowerPoint, Specifications systems and TOPS/CAPE
• Experience with Microsoft Project or similar software desired.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:                                                         

• Bachelor’s required in Packaging Science, Engineering or related fields
• 5-8+ years in Package Engineering Innovation for Consumer Goods and/or Nutraceutical products