Engineer, Packaging Development
Core
Leads development and deployment of innovation, sustainability, and productivity initiatives for Mars Petcare North America's packaging portfolio, connecting workstreams with manufacturing outcomes to deliver solutions for pet parents.
Role type
Senior Packaging Engineer (Technical Lead)
Builds
Packaging solutions (retort, cans, pouches, bags, corrugated containers) for pet food products
Domain
Food & Beverage / Packaging Engineering
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Packaging technology development, machinery scale-up, retort/can/corrugated container expertise, risk assessment, process standardization
Preferred skills
Master's degree in Packaging/Engineering/Chemistry/Food Science
Technologies
Retort systems, canning machinery, corrugated container production
Responsibilities
Lead high-impact packaging development projects, develop complex specifications for multi-site projects, translate proof-of-concept models to full-scale machinery, identify and mitigate regional/site-level risks, mentor junior Packaging Engineers and Technologists
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities