Packaging Engineer

• ◆Support the innovation stage-gate process on assigned packaging projects from ideation through commercialization.
• ◆Effectively communicate within the greater packaging technical community.
• ◆Lead technical delivery of base business projects independently while simultaneously supporting high complexity technical projects.
• ◆Support assigned business unit on all packaging projects from ideation through commercialization. Understand BU strategic goals and performance as well as customer base and packaging performance.
• ◆Develop ideas for savings, innovation, plant efficiency and quality improvements that are relevant to the business.
• ◆Collaborate with business and technical peers on assigned projects, as well as external partners and resources.
• ◆Independently plan, execute, and analyze plant/pilot plant/lab trials.
• ◆Prepare and present results of technical reports to leadership team, both written and oral.
• ◆Document trial results using standard processes to include written reports. Share results with relevant parties.
• ◆Review and approve, interpret, develop, and issue technical specifications.
• ◆Utilized as a subject matter expert in selected packaging technology platforms.
• ◆Establish strong working relationship with key suppliers.
• ◆Maintain strong understanding and application of experimental design, performance specs, and material qualification/CQV process.
• ◆Maintain a working knowledge of the packaging principles and operating systems for the assigned business.
• ◆Maintain awareness of technical trends and developments in the packaging industry.
• ◆Participate and/or lead brainstorming and information gathering for resource planning process as needed.
• ◆Mentor to associate engineers.
• ◆Gain familiarity with fiscal and strategic plans of team.
• ◆Contribute as needed on cross-functional teams.
• ◆Become aware of project tasks implications to budget.

Basic &

Position

• ✓Bachelors in Packaging, Engineering, or related field required.
• ✓2+ years’ work experience in packaging industry, CPG preferred.
• ✓Strong understanding of packaging materials capabilities and equipment.
• ✓Understanding of government regulatory

in the processing of food.

• ✓Strong ability to collaborate and maintain cross-functional partnerships, both internally and externally.
• ✓Ability to effectively, appropriately communicate to senior organization, both verbally and nonverbally.
• ✓Advanced analytical and logical problem-solving abilities.
• ✓Basic understanding of food science and how food affects packaging.
• ✓Basic understanding of food safety, sanitary design, and equipment cleaning.
• ✓Thorough understanding of physical and structural package testing procedures.
• ✓Financial understanding to optimize profitability.
• ✓Team building skills that focus on mentoring and coaching.
• ✓Strong negotiating skills when working through conflict resolution.
• ✓Proficient in 2-D/3-D design programs (AutoCAD, ArtiosCad, and/or SolidWorks).
• ✓Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• ✓Ability to travel up to 25% of time
• ✓Valid US Drivers license and ability to meet Company driving standards.

Position Physical

Incumbent must have the ability to effectively perform all of the following physical demands:

• ✓Ability to lift 25 to 50 lbs.
• ✓Ability to stand for 75% of a day
• ✓Ability to sit for 4 hours at a time

Industry-Competitive Benefits

• ✓Health Insurance Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision
• ✓Flexible Spending Accounts for Health and Dependent Care, and Health Reimbursement Accounts
• ✓Well-being programs including companywide events and a wellness incentive program
• ✓Paid Time Off
• ✓Financial Wellness – Industry leading 401(k) plan with generous company contributions, Financial Planning Services, Employee Stock purchase program, and Health Savings Accounts, Life and Accident insurance
• ✓Family-Friendly Employee events
• ✓Employee Assistance Program services – mental health and other concierge type services

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