Packaging Engineer

Assistant Packaging EngineerPark Ridge - Park Ridge, NJ 07656OverviewSalary Range $70,000.00 - $80,000.00 Salary/year Position Type Full Time Job Shift Day Education Level 4 Year Degree Travel Percentage Up to 25% Category ResearchDescriptionDo you love snacks? Are you looking to join an ever evolving and rapidly growing team? PIM Brands might just be exactly what you're looking for!At PIM, We Make The Brands You Love ®. Our portfolio of products, from Welch's® Fruit Snacks to Sun Maid® Chocolate Raisins and Sour Jacks® Sour Candies are enjoyed by millions of consumers every day. And when it comes to careers, we seek talented, results oriented individuals who want to play a part in building amazing brands and products while working in a collaborative, dynamic, and fast paced office environment. At PIM, you can make an immediate and lasting contribution to help grow iconic snack and confectionery brands, no matter your area of expertise.We are looking for an Assistant Packaging Engineer interested in starting a career with a top ranked and growing snack company, who will join our Research and Development business at PIM's headquarters in Park Ridge, New Jersey. This position will report to our Associate Sourcing Director, Packaging.The Assistant Packaging Engineer is responsible for developing new packaging solutions tailored for high speed manufacturing of confections and fruit snack products. This role will support and collaborate closely with the Production and Research and Development businesses at PIM Brands. This role is critical as it will act as an ambassador and business partner with other internal teams, such as marketing and creative teams for design work, artwork, and other marketing deliverables.Essential Responsibilities:Design, develop, and commercialize packaging for high speed manufacturing of confections and fruit snack products.Provide technical support during initial production runs and troubleshoot packaging lines at internal and external facilities.Maintain and evolve sustainable packaging programs in alignment with company and industry targets.Create an innovative portfolio of sustainable packaging options for product innovations, promotional displays, graphic refreshes, and customer specific packs.Coordinate performance testing, qualifications, and validations (e.g., shelf life) related to key package dimensions and consumer attributes.Develop technical specifications for finished goods and packaging materials.Conduct root cause analysis and problem solving to address packaging issues and apply sound design practices to new concepts.Generate ideas, concepts, and prototypes to solve problems and meet customer/consumer needs in superior ways.Collaborate with manufacturing plants to drive efficiencies in packaging, including cost savings, reduced changeover time, and consolidation efforts.Translate marketing insights into packaging concepts, rapidly converting ideas into functional and testable prototypes.Participate in packaging associations and global networks to stay current on trends, technologies, and regulatory requirements.Perform other duties assigned to support packaging initiatives.QualificationsBachelor's degree in Packaging Engineering, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, or related field required1 or more years of experience in packaging engineering, preferably within food, beverage, or consumer goods industries.Knowledge of recycling technologies and how sustainable materials fit within industry guidelines.Working knowledge of multiple materials and processes across distribution environments, including rigid plastics, flexible materials, corrugated and paperboard packaging, and labels.General knowledge of GMPs and packaging material processing specifications, with extensive knowledge of packaging machinery.Proven ability to contribute to cross functional teams, with strong communication skills across all organizational levels, including senior leadership.Demonstrated innovation mindset with the ability to convert ideas into prototypes quickly.Strong network and relationships with organizations providing guidance on packaging converters and sustainability compliance, is preferredWorksiteThe PIM Brands Global Headquarters in Park Ridge, New JerseyThe role requires working on site: Monday through FridayAbility to travel up to 25% to our manufacturing location in Somerset, NJ and domestically for exhibitionsSummer Fridays between Memorial Day weekend and Labor Day weekendWe Are Proud To OfferThe pay range for this position is $70,000.00 $80,000.00. PIM Brands takes into consideration a wide range of factors that are utilized in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, qualifications and education, and other business and organizational needs.Total compensation package including bonus, 401(k) plan match and other incentives (*based on eligibility and position)Comprehensive benefits package, EFFECTIVE DAY 1, Including medical, dental, vision, disability, insurance plans and much moreDiverse range of benefit choices tailored to support you in making optimal decisions for yourself, your loved ones, and your preferred way of lifePersonal time off, vacation time, floating days and observed holidaysBusiness casual dressEntrepreneurial and innovative culture offering the opportunity for internal career advancementAwards & AccoladesBest Places to Work in NJ 2025Top 50 Employer in New Jersey#10 Candy Company in North America#26 Global Candy CompanyMakers of Welch's #1 Fruit Snack in U.S.2024 Advocate of the Year AwardRecognized by NJBIA State of the Art Manufacturing Facility and in Research/Development 2024Recognized by New Jersey Business Magazine 2024Top 100 Privately Owned Company in the Metro NYC MarketPIM Brands is an Equal Opportunity EmployerPIM Brands is an e Verify EmployerPIM123#LI JD1