Packaging Engineer

Overview

Growing snacking product company is seeking a Packaging Engineer to join our growing team. In this key role reporting to the Vice President of R&D, you will work with Product Development, Quality, Manufacturing, Co-Manufacturers, Brand teams and suppliers in planning and execution of packaging projects across all categories - Cereal, Snack Mix, Cookies and Bars. Ideally, this role is based at our manufacturing plant and R&D center, but a remote opportunity is possible with frequent travel in Indiana to our co-manufacturers and suppliers.

The candidate must be legally eligible to work in the U.S.; we do not sponsor employment visas at this time.

The ideal candidate brings proven technical acumen in flexible, paperboard and corrugated packaging, as well as a strong ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional business partners and suppliers to deliver executional excellence. Top candidates will have a high capacity for managing workload and thrive in a fast-paced environment and demonstrate exceptional organizational, prioritization, and communication skills. This position will play a key role in ensuring technically robust packages using a blend of experience and data generation to drive decisions and confidence in our packaging and packaging systems.

Key attributes include a strong understanding of packaging material science, conversion, structure development, and filling/forming equipment. Strong verbal and written communication skills and a proactive approach to driving action with key stakeholders are required.

• Serves as a technical subject matter expert on packaging materials, formats and equipment by managing all technical aspects of packaging development projects, including idea generation, testing, tracking and reporting progress.
• Hands-on packaging development work including lab testing, line trials, and package sizing.
• Direct supplier’s technical work.
• Reviews and approves die lines and CAD drawings
• Tests packages and package systems to ensure flawless performance through distribution, on shelf, and during consumer usage
• Coordinates and conducts FAT, SAT and line trials to validate ability of packages and packaging equipment to manufacture at scale.
• Works in the lab and plant to create physical pack outs, perform fit tests, create palletization patterns and final packaging specifications
• Troubleshoots package issues with suppliers and manufacturing using Root Cause Analysis / Corrective Action techniques
• Investigates new packaging technologies, formats, materials and systems and recommends utilization
• Develops and implements best practices to enable effective packaging development
• Inputs to new item development, BOM development and develops packaging specifications
• Interprets test results to verify / approve packaging specifications, performance, and compliance
• To discuss this opportunity, please contact Kristine O’Sullivan at

Salary: $135,000 + Bonus

Benefits Available