Packaging Engineer

INW: Innovations in Nutrition and Wellness•Carrollton, TX

13d

About The Position

The Packaging Engineer will be responsible for designing, developing, and commercializing packaging solutions that meet customer, consumer, and operational needs. This role involves leading packaging projects from concept to launch, managing timelines and budgets, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. The engineer will also focus on optimizing packaging for gross margin improvement, performing analyses for continuous improvement, and maintaining intellectual property related to packaging. Additionally, the position requires developing and maintaining packaging specifications, BOMs, and engineering change orders, as well as staying current with industry trends and ensuring regulatory compliance and sustainability goals are met.

Requirements

Demonstrated skill of working on project teams to drive results in a fast-paced environment.
Highly organized, self-starter able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, adapt well to change and able to prioritize multiple projects.
Creative thinker with a passion for innovation.
Broad understanding of the fundamentals of Packaging Development.
Strong communication skills and ability to work with various levels of an organization.
Sense of urgency to solve problems and complete tasks; looks beyond obvious and seeks input from multiple sources.
Considers options and willingness to carry parallel paths forward early in project.
Ability and desire to cooperate, collaborate and partner with others.
Demonstrates transparency, openness and integrity when working with others.
Effectively adjusts to changes and deals effectively with uncertainties in the work environment.
Ability to generate new and valuable ideas and solutions to difficult problems.
Advanced PC skills: Windows, Excel, PowerPoint, Specifications systems and TOPS/CAPE.
Bachelor’s required in Packaging Science, Engineering or related fields.
5-8+ years in Package Engineering Innovation for Consumer Goods and/or Nutraceutical products.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Microsoft Project or similar software desired.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and commercialize packaging solutions that meet customer, consumer, and operational needs.
Serve as technical packaging leader on cross-functional project teams.
Lead packaging projects from concept to production launch, managing timelines, budgets, and stakeholder communication.
Present design concepts, improvements, and test results to clients and internal teams.
Qualify new packaging materials, run line trials/pilots, and assist in equipment validation.
Drive and identify gross margin improvement projects through packaging optimization.
Report cost savings initiatives on packaging related projects.
Perform quantitative and qualitative analyses to support continuous improvement programs.
Help build and maintain intellectual property landscape with regards to packaging.
Demonstrate creativity, foresight, and mature judgment in anticipating and solving problems.
Drive and implement continuous improvement throughout the organization.
Manage assigned workload through effective time management, planning, and coordination of projects.
Develop and maintain packaging specifications, BOMs, and engineering change orders in ERP systems.
Review and approve technical drawings and specification documents.
Create and revise packaging specifications, bill of materials, pallet patterns, and testing protocols.
Understand basic supplier manufacturing processes.
Maintain knowledge of developments and trends in packaging.
Participate in industry organizations and maintain knowledge of emerging technologies, trends, and best practices.
Provide technical expertise to Quality Assurance to solve packaging related quality issues.
Help establish and/or refine Packaging Engineering & Innovation processes and SOPs.
Ensure packaging meets industry standards and sustainability goals.