Associate Packaging Engineer
About The Position
An Associate Packaging Engineer at Lamb Weston helps support identification, development and commercialization of new, improved, innovative packaging while supporting cross-functional project tasks. This position leads simple to complex projects and supports technical initiatives as needed. It also acts as a key packaging resource for the stage gate process and works both independently and as part of a team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for working directly with packaging suppliers, material, and technology to help drive innovation and new business. This candidate will also drive projects focused on the interface between the packages we design and operational efficiency in our manufacturing plants and throughout our distribution networks.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree Required, Packaging or Engineering preferred.
- Minimum of 1 co-op or internship, CPG preferred.
- OR- 1+ years’ work experience in packaging industry, CPG preferred.
- Strong understanding of packaging materials, capabilities, and equipment.
- Thorough understanding of physical and structural package testing procedures.
- Ensures technical and performance needs are met for all projects
- Collaborates with cross-functional teams to implement deliverables
- Ability to identify packaging needs and drive continuous improvement.
- Understands packaging processes and technology.
- Applies knowledge of polymer science and engineering.
- Understands basic packaging equipment and performance principals .
- Understands the functionality of packaging and its intention for the marketplace.
- Ability to travel up to 25% of time
- Valid US Driver’s license and ability to meet Company driving standards.
Nice To Haves
- Exposure to 2-D/3-D design programs (AutoCAD, ArtiosCad, and/or SolidWorks) preferred.
Responsibilities
- Support the innovation stage-gate process on assigned packaging projects from ideation through commercialization.
- Simultaneous support and lead high complex technical projects.
- Develop ideas for savings, innovation, plant efficiency and quality improvements that are relevant to the business.
- Independently plan, execute, and analyze plant/pilot plant/lab trials.
- Develop and manage technical packaging specifications.
- Establish strong working relationship with key suppliers.
- Utilize Dynamics Lab to qualify material and perform prototyping.
Benefits
- Health Insurance Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision
- Flexible Spending Accounts for Health and Dependent Care, and Health Reimbursement Accounts
- Well-being programs including companywide events and a wellness incentive program
- Paid Time Off
- Financial Wellness – Industry leading 401(k) plan with generous company contributions, Financial Planning Services, Employee Stock purchase program, and Health Savings Accounts, Life and Accident insurance
- Family-Friendly Employee events
- Employee Assistance Program services – mental health and other concierge type services
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
