Engineer II, Packaging Innovation

About the role

This exciting and dynamic position will support growth, innovation and sustainability within a global consumer product company. Job duties for the position are broad, spanning NPD, Innovation and Sustainability while working closely with cross functional teams to ensure successful project launch.

Responsibilities

• Assist in Herbalife global rebranding and packaging modernization initiatives by designing, testing, validating and assisting in launching new package and products.
• Give input regarding innovative design and materials for both primary and secondary components resulting in industry leading packaging and sustainability.
• Maintain project timelines, tasks, and costs to ensure on-time, on-cost launches of new products.
• Work closely with manufacturing locations, both internally and externally, on trial runs, pilots, 1st production and other development activities to test, validate and launch packaging.
• Compile samples, quotes and specifications as required on both primary and secondary packaging components.
• Affiliate with sustainability projects to improve packaging materials for regulatory compliance.
• Perform packaging component/material tests, completes test protocols and leads plant trials at Torrance Packaging Laboratory, Lake Forest, Winston-Salem and Contract Manufacturer facilities.
• Conduct additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 - 7 years’ experience in Packaging Engineering with increasing responsibility.
• Experience in New Product Development, Innovation and product launches within a consumer good, food or dietary supplement company.
• Understanding of plastics (rigid & flexible), corrugated, labels and paperboard along with their respective manufacturing processes.
• Strong work ethic and excellent time management skills with an ability to handle multiple projects in parallel.