Packaging Engineer I

Tyson Foods • Springdale, AR

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About The Position

The Packaging Engineer I supports the development and execution of packaging solutions that protect product integrity, meet business needs, and deliver value to consumers. The role assists with packaging design, testing, implementation, and optimization across Tyson product categories, supporting innovation, sustainability, and cost efficiency while building foundational experience in food packaging development. The engineer also supports Supply Chain and Business Unit functions in producing packages that meet customer and consumer expectations for character, cost, and quality in the assigned product category.

The position works with Business Units and cross-functional partners, including R&D, Marketing, Operations, Supply Chain, Procurement, Insights/Innovation, Supply Chain Engineering, and Product Development R&D. It also collaborates with suppliers and external customers. The role serves as a technical resource in at least one area of expertise and helps ensure packaging solutions meet regulatory, safety, and quality requirements. Travel involves 12 or more domestic or international trips per year. Relocation assistance is eligible. This is a first-shift position in the United States; no workplace location type is specified.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s, master’s, or PhD degree in Packaging Engineering or a related field, or significant equivalent relevant practical work experience.
• At least 1 year of relevant practical work experience with a bachelor’s degree; no years of experience required with a master’s degree or higher.
• Good critical-thinking, problem-solving, and project-management skills.
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office.
• Good verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with cross-functional business partners.
• Willingness and ability to perform the physical requirements of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Willingness to travel 12 or more domestic or international trips per year.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience with food packaging.
• Familiarity with Cape, Tops, ArtiosCad, CAD, Specright, or similar tools.

Responsibilities

• Support assigned Business Units and cross-functional teams with packaging development for new products and packaging changes.
• Manage multiple packaging development, technical application, sustainability, and cost-reduction projects or programs.
• Execute packaging trials and support line testing to validate performance and manufacturability.
• Collect and analyze packaging performance data and recommend improvements or cost-saving opportunities.
• Assist with technological innovation involving equipment, materials, processing, or package design, including packaging development specifications.
• Assist with developing intellectual property for new package platforms or designs when applicable.
• Work with Business Units, Insights/Innovation, Supply Chain Engineering, Product Development R&D, and Procurement to develop packaging platforms that support product innovation.
• Build and maintain working relationships with operations and divisional management and external customers.
• Collaborate with suppliers to evaluate packaging materials, formats, and technologies.
• Serve as a technical resource in at least one area of expertise.
• Help ensure packaging solutions comply with regulatory, safety, and quality requirements.

Benefits

• Paid time off.
• 401(k) plan.
• Affordable health benefits.
• Life insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Prescription drug benefits.
• Relocation assistance eligible.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level