Packaging Co-Op

Lindt & Sprüngli•Stratham, NH

About The Position

The Packaging Co-Op supports Lindt & Sprüngli’s Package Engineering R&D team and is designed to provide students with practical experience and opportunities to develop toward a packaging engineering career. The student takes a leadership role on assigned parts of strategic projects, contributing to project management, structural packaging design, material trials, and technology scouting. The role also involves day-to-day work with Operations, Marketing, Finance, Procurement, Logistics, Supply Chain, Brand teams, vendors, and colleagues across North America and Europe. An on-site manufacturing facility provides access to production operations and packaging automation. The co-op supports packaging development and evaluation, including material and structural assessments, new formats, retail-ready and eCommerce packaging, and equipment trials. The student conducts or coordinates package testing, assists with supplier and material qualifications, supports cost-reduction and sustainability initiatives, and enters specifications into Devex and Webcenter as needed. The position includes training in package engineering processes and equipment, and provides experience managing multiple projects, communicating technical recommendations, and maintaining project documentation.

Requirements

Currently be a junior or senior enrolled in an accredited university Packaging Engineer Program.
Strong communication skills.
Strong project management skills.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis; the company will not sponsor work visas.
Must successfully pass a background screening and may be required to pass drug screenings.

Nice To Haves

Prior co-op experience with another food CPG company is preferred but not required.
A focus in food technologies is preferred.
Experience with ESKO Design solutions, including ArtiosCAD and CAPE.

Responsibilities

Support package engineering projects involving material and structural evaluations, new formats, retail-ready packaging, eCommerce packaging, and equipment trials.
Coordinate with Marketing and cross-functional teams to meet category objectives and support First Ship dates.
Conduct in-house testing and work with vendors on package design and material evaluations for product compatibility, machinability, and distribution performance.
Assist with supplier, component, and material qualifications; review samples, document findings, and support continuity of supply.
Participate in cost-reduction projects and identify cost-avoidance opportunities through package redesign, component consolidation, and production line efficiencies.
Support packaging sustainability projects and participate in research, brainstorming, and ideation for projects supporting global sustainability goals.
Enter specifications for assigned projects into Devex and Webcenter systems as required.
Work with the manager to learn package engineering processes and identify opportunities to improve and streamline them.
Collaborate with internal and external customers, including Operations, Supply Chain, and Brand teams.
Support multiple projects at different stages and manage shifting priorities and tight timelines.
Prepare concise summaries, recommendations, and presentations for technical and nontechnical audiences.
Create and maintain organized notes, action items, and decisions for assigned projects.
Conduct, understand, and interpret package testing using industry standards to support package design, validation, and implementation.
Develop understanding of internal packaging equipment and processes.