Senior Packaging Engineer
Core
Lead identification, development, and commercialization of new or alternative packaging solutions for consumer packaged goods, supporting cross-functional projects from supply chain initiatives to manufacturing continuity.
Role type
Senior Packaging Engineer (Consumer Packaged Goods)
Builds
Packaging solutions for food products (e.g., Birds Eye, Slim Jim, Reddi-Wip)
Domain
Food manufacturing / Consumer Packaged Goods
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> product features (packaging solutions)
Required skills
packaging materials knowledge, package testing methodologies, food science principles, food safety standards, sanitary design, equipment cleaning requirements, regulatory standards, experimental design, CQV design principles, cost analysis, project management, supplier relationship management, technical specification development, troubleshooting manufacturing issues
Preferred skills
consumer packaged goods industry experience, financial acumen, mentoring and coaching, cross-functional partnership building
Technologies
packaging equipment, lab/pilot plant testing facilities
Responsibilities
Lead technical delivery of short-term continuity projects and high complexity technical projects; Develop ideas for cost savings, innovation, and quality improvements; Plan, execute, and analyze plant, pilot plant, and lab trials; Review, interpret, develop, and approve technical specifications; Identify and troubleshoot complex manufacturing and packaging issues; Establish and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC