Packaging Engineer II
Core
Develop and maintain packaging specifications, test components, and engineer primary packaging solutions for meal-kit functionality and design.
Role type
Packaging Engineer II
Builds
Primary packaging solutions for meal-kit subscription services
Domain
Food & Beverage / Packaging Engineering
Required skills
Packaging materials testing (ISTA-certified), R&D project management, data analysis (Excel), supply chain qualification, lab operations, functional parameter testing
Preferred skills
Packaging science background, food and beverage industry knowledge, startup environment experience
Technologies
Excel, ISTA testing methodologies
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain packaging specifications and documentation; Work cross-functionally with ingredient strategy teams to engineer primary packaging solutions; Manage planning and execution of packaging testing in the Newark, NJ distribution center lab; Test packaging components to meet functional parameters, cost targets, and shipping requirements; Conduct technical and scientific tests for material comparison and ad-hoc R&D projects; Complete and communicate test reports to strategy and engineering teams.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC