Engineer, R&D - M&B - Packaging

Campbell's • NJ

78d • $65,300 - $93,800

About The Position

The Packaging Engineer position has the responsibility of working closely with internal and external teams and stakeholders to identify, develop, and implement new Packaging technologies and applications for the Beverage and Channels category. This includes, primary, secondary, and tertiary packaging and will require an understanding of multiple packaging materials, configurations, and processing technologies. The role partners with cross-functional business teams, including Marketing, CCID, and Supply Chain, to evaluate new technologies and applications against the needs of consumers, the brands, and manufacturing capabilities. The role requires coordination and execution of multiple complex and multidisciplined projects with some supervision.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Packaging Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• 1+ years of experience in packaging development (co-op/internship experience strongly preferred).
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing demands.
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 25% domestically and internationally.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in high-volume food, consumer goods, or retail electronics industries.
• Familiarity with a variety of packaging materials, configurations, and processing technologies.

Responsibilities

• Identify, evaluate, and develop packaging components and systems to meet business, manufacturing, customer, and consumer needs.
• Identify and drive cost savings opportunities, looking both at individual component level as well as process improvements and manufacturing efficiency gains.
• Execute package testing and evaluation, including production line trials, to validate packaging performance.
• Provide support to manufacturing during the implementation of commercialization activities and packaging changes.
• Write technical specifications for packaging components and the final package.
• Review technical drawings for packaging components and participate in the packaging artwork approval process.
• Leads and executes multiple simultaneous packaging projects, with some supervision, while building a working knowledge of technologies.
• Builds cross-functional relationships to identify, evaluate, develop, and deliver packaging solutions.
• Establishes, maintains, and leverages external network of packaging material and equipment vendors and co-manufacturing partners to identify Packaging trends and technology developments and evaluate them against the goals of the business.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, short and long-term disability, AD&D, and life insurance (for individual, families, and domestic partners).
• Matching 401(k) plan with immediate vesting.
• Unlimited sick time along with paid time off and holiday pay.
• Free access to the fitness center (if in WHQ).
• Access to on-site day care (operated by Bright Horizons) and company store.
• Campbell’s Cares program matches employee donations and/or volunteer activity up to $1,500 annually.
• Variety of Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to support employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree