Senior Packaging Engineer R&D

About the role

Senior Packaging Engineer to support business with proven technical packaging expertise and ability to develop and commercialize new packaging designs to generate productivity for Foods category. Will work closely with Marketing, Sales, Operations, Purchasing and Finance to create new business opportunities as well as develop packaging solutions for established projects to help grow the business. Will also collaborate with Product Development on packaging/product requirements i.e., functionality, product protection, shelf life etc. and will be responsible for developing and maintaining packaging specifications. Must create "go to market" solutions that deliver product efficiently via multiple distribution platforms and maintain a current understanding of packaging technologies within internal plants and co-packers, as well as technology developments within the packaging industry. Will be required to demonstrate ability to incorporate those technologies to optimize overall system cost and efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Develop and commercialize new packaging designs for the Foods category
• Collaborate with Product Development on packaging/product requirements including functionality, product protection, and shelf life
• Develop and maintain packaging specifications
• Create go-to-market solutions that deliver product efficiently via multiple distribution platforms
• Maintain current understanding of packaging technologies within internal plants, co-packers, and the packaging industry
• Incorporate new technologies to optimize overall system cost and efficiency

Requirements

• BS in Packaging Science, Chemical, Mechanical, Plastics Engineering or equivalent
• 4-10 years' work experience within food/beverage packaging
• Experience in the development and execution of primary, secondary and tertiary packaging materials
• Knowledge of the interrelationship between packaging materials and equipment
• Strong project management skills in developing project timelines with multiple cross-functional touch points
• Experience managing platform and project budgets, including tracking of spend
• Strong conceptual, analytical and technical skills
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Ability to maintain open communication and build strong relationships with internal and external teams from suppliers to cross functions
• Strong leadership and project management skills
• Analytical thinking and innovative thinking
• Ability to follow technical stage gate process, create package development plan and timeline, and manage project budget
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and consumer-driven environment

Position details

• Contract
• Hybrid: Need to be local, 3-5 days per week in office, max 2 days work from home allowed