Packaging Engineer

About the Role

This role focuses on designing, developing, and commercializing packaging solutions that meet customer, consumer, and operational needs. The position involves leading cross-functional project teams, managing packaging projects from concept to production, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Work with commercialization and production teams to design and optimize packaging solutions.
• Lead packaging projects, managing timelines, budgets, and stakeholder communication.
• Present design concepts, improvements, and test results to clients and internal teams.
• Qualify new packaging materials, run line trials, and assist in equipment validation.
• Identify and drive gross margin improvement projects through packaging optimization.
• Perform quantitative and qualitative analyses to support continuous improvement programs.
• Help build and maintain intellectual property related to packaging.
• Develop and maintain packaging specifications, BOMs, and engineering change orders in ERP systems.
• Create and revise packaging specifications, bill of materials, pallet patterns, and testing protocols.
• Stay updated on industry trends and emerging technologies in packaging.
• Provide technical expertise to solve packaging-related quality issues.
• Ensure packaging meets industry standards and sustainability goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Packaging Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 5-8+ years of experience in Package Engineering Innovation for Consumer Goods and/or Nutraceutical products.
• Demonstrated ability to work on project teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Highly organized, self-starter with strong multitasking and prioritization skills.
• Creative thinker with a passion for innovation.
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across various organizational levels.
• Problem-solving skills with a sense of urgency and ability to seek input from multiple sources.
• Ability to adapt to changes and deal with uncertainties.
• Advanced PC skills: Windows, Excel, PowerPoint, specifications systems, and TOPS/CAPE.
• Experience with Microsoft Project or similar software is a plus.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally.