Ice Cream Packaging Engineer

The Magnum Ice Cream Company•South Burlington, VT

1d•$71,400 - $107,200•Hybrid

About The Position

Life tastes better with ice cream. With 19,000 expert ice cream colleagues and iconic brands like Wall’s, Cornetto and Ben & Jerry’s, loved in 76 countries, we are the world’s largest Ice Cream company leading the industry. We create iconic ice cream brands that are part of everyday life, bringing moments of joy to millions of people around the world. Everybody loves ice cream. And as the world’s biggest pure‑play ice cream company, we have the scale and ambition to make a real difference. What truly sets us apart is how we work. We move fast and keep things simple. We turn ideas into action, trust people to take ownership, and work as one team to win together with integrity. Our culture is high‑performance, collaborative and focused on getting things done. We’re curious and ready for what’s next. We embrace digital, use data to make better decisions, and keep learning, including how AI can help us work smarter and serve consumers better. This role will support the North America packaging program across brands like Ben & Jerry’s, Talenti and Magnum. With a preferred location at Ben & Jerry’s headquarters in VT, this role is positioned well for direct on-the-ground support at our two VT ice cream factories. It is part of the larger North American ice cream team who are based in Englewood Cliffs, NJ, with opportunities to grow/expand into other brands or roles in the future. It’s a critical and exciting time to join the business as TMICC pursues growth and as Packaging R&D defines itself within the new structure.

Requirements

Basic awareness of a range of packaging materials. Ideally, working knowledge in flexibles, paper cups/lids, and corrugated board
Experience in foods packaging, rigid plastics and moulding techniques
Experience with specification and supply chain support
Experience with measurement and testing equipment
Strong foundation of project management skills
Executes packaging and engineering testing on a timely basis with structured, thoughtful test plans
Understands the role all cross-functional areas play in the overall package development process
Able to plan and execute a comprehensive range of technical validation tests, interpret results, prepare reports, and communicate results/recommendations to the project team
Must demonstrate the ability to understand, follow instructions, guide, and instruct others
Prepares detailed technical reports, while also understanding the need for higher-level updates for both technical and non-technical audiences
Actively participate in and effectively conduct meetings with technical and non-technical personnel
Must have the ability to develop and maintain good working relationships with internal and external partners
Actively participates in team environments, with a strong voice for packaging
Must demonstrate flexibility and open-mindedness to achieve objectives
Must operate in an ethical manner, exhibiting self-confident integrity
BS in technical field (preferably Packaging) with at least 2 years of experience in a FMCG company
Fully capable in MS Office, CAPE/TOPS, and experience with a packaging specification system
Motivated, self-starter and comfortable working among a team based in different locations
Passion for – and advocate of – the consumer and customer. Working knowledge of competitive landscape
Leverages experience to make development process as efficient as possible
Strong team contributor, who holds themselves and others accountable

Nice To Haves

Ideally, working knowledge in flexibles, paper cups/lids, and corrugated board
Preferably, experience with 3D printing software and machinery
Preferably, experience with ArtiosCAD

Responsibilities

Operations Lead, factory support, and systems for Ben & Jerry’s and/or other super premium brands
Packaging team lead for the new specification system and other establishment systems as TMICC separates from Unilever
Packaging Lead for rigid plastics
Packaging team lead for Experience Design