Packaging Engineering

Work in conjunction with commercialization and production to design, develop and commercialize packaging solutions and optimizations that meet customer, consumer and operational needs
Serve as technical packaging leader on cross functional project teams
Lead packaging projects from concept to production launch, managing timelines, budgets, and stakeholder communication
Present design concepts, improvements, and test results to clients and internal teams via digital presentations and meetings
Prototyping & Testing:
Qualify new packaging materials, run line trials / pilots, and assist in equipment validation regarding packaging compatibility
Aggressively drive and identify gross margin improvement projects through the optimization of primary and secondary package design / re-design. Report cost savings initiatives on packaging related projects
Perform quantitative and qualitative analyses to support continuous improvement programs in the manufacturing processes through the redesign of packaging components
Help build and maintain intellectual property landscape with regards to packaging
Manage assigned workload through effective time management, planning, and coordination of projects to ensure that the required deadlines are met
Develop and maintain packaging specifications, BOMs, and engineering change orders in ERP systems; review and approve technical drawings and specification documents
Create and revise packaging specifications, bill of materials, pallet patterns and testing protocols to support manufacturing
Understand basic supplier manufacturing processes including plastic molding, flexible materials and secondary carton / corrugate
Maintain knowledge of the developments and trends in packaging for possible applications with the company s present and future products
Provide technical expertise to Quality Assurance to solve packaging related quality issues
Help establish and/or refine Packaging Engineering & Innovation processes and SOP s
Regulatory Compliance: Ensure packaging meets industry standards and sustainability goals
Demonstrated skill of working on project teams to drive results in a fast-paced environment
Highly organized, self-starter able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, adapt well to change and able to prioritize multiple projects
Creative thinker with a passion for innovation
Considers options and willingness to carry parallel paths forward early in project
Windows, Excel, PowerPoint, Specifications systems and TOPS/CAPE
Experience with Microsoft Project or similar software desired.
Bachelor’s required in Packaging Science, Engineering or related fields
~5-8+ years in Package Engineering Innovation for Consumer Goods and/or Nutraceutical products