Packaging Engineering I

About the role

This role supports the design, testing, and implementation of packaging solutions for new and existing products under guidance from senior engineers.

Responsibilities

• Develop and commercialize packaging solutions that meet project objectives, product protection, quality, cost, sustainability, and manufacturing requirements.
• Design, review, test, and recommend packaging concepts for primary, secondary, and tertiary packaging.
• Evaluate packaging materials, structures, and automation impacts to optimize efficiency while maintaining product integrity and retail performance.
• Develop and execute testing methodologies, analyze results, and communicate technical findings to stakeholders.
• Cook up equipment, line, and distribution trials to validate packaging materials and designs.
• Recommend and implement optimized packaging solutions aligned with stakeholder expectations.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting timelines and deliverables.
• Identify and resolve packaging-related performance issues and implement long-term corrective actions with cross-functional partners.

Requirements

• Possess basic understanding of packaging concepts and principles.
• Fundamental technical knowledge of packaging materials and converting technologies.
• Possess mechanical aptitude and ability to understand interrelation of material & equipment.
• Good critical thinking skills to consider how constraints/changes impact design and functional attributes.
• Demonstrated successful problem solving process skills.
• Ability to make rational decisions independently and seek assistance as needed for complex matters.
• Ability to successfully communicate complex subject matter both verbally and in written form to audiences of varying organizational levels and technical/business understanding with some manager guidance.
• Able to work collaboratively with others to accomplish a common objective.
• Self-motivated and takes initiative/action with minimal direction.
• Strong PC skills; Outlook, Excel, Powerpoint, Cape/Tops, MS Teams, SAP (nice to have).

Qualifications

• BS in Packaging Engineering preferred with 1-3 years of Packaging Development experience.
• BS in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering or related science field with 1-4 years of experience in Packaging Development.