Packaging Engineer

Ocean Spray Cranberries•Lakeville, MA

19d•Hybrid

About The Position

Ocean Spray is hiring for a(n) Packaging Engineer! We’re a team of farmers, thinkers, creators, and doers. Whatever your title, whatever your role — it always comes back to this: we’re a farmer-owned co-op where everyone rolls up their sleeves to get the job done. Three maverick farmers started it all — and we’ve been making our own way ever since. Position Location: We're all about flexibility! This will be a hybrid role based out of our corporate headquarters in Lakeville, MA with Mondays and Fridays remote. The Packaging Engineer will be responsible for designing, developing, and implementing packaging solutions for various products. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams including to ensure packaging meets product requirements and aligns with brand standards. Your role will involve managing packaging projects, creating and executing testing plans, and making recommendations to optimize packaging performance, cost-effectiveness, and sustainability. Additionally, you will stay updated on industry trends, emerging technologies, and regulations related to packaging to drive innovation and compliance within the organization. Position Location: We're all about flexibility! This will be a hybrid role based out of our corporate headquarters in Lakeville, MA with Mondays and Fridays remote. Travel up to 30% to manufacturing facilities.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in packaging science, engineering or related field required
2+ years of experience in the packaging related field
Highly organized
Self-starter and accountable
Able to design, plan & manage multiple projects simultaneously to deliver value-added solutions within defined time & cost parameters
Technical skills, analytics, data collection
Able to develop feasible prototypes that meet consumer & operational objectives
Collaborative and creative
Effective communication skills
Knowledge in a variety of packaging materials such as corrugated, flexible plastics, glass, plastic bottles or paper
MS Office, CAPE/TOPS, Adobe, Jump, Minitab or similar software

Responsibilities

Plans and executes R&D package development activities for new and existing packages. Provides dynamic packaging support and leadership to packaging projects from inception through launch and supports other initiatives, operations and related activities.
Works with functional business, supply chain and operations partners to develop and prove packaging systems beverage and food products.
Responsible for identifying and implementing packaging improvements for existing products and processes.
Design, develop and execute packaging solutions which meet consumer expectations, cost targets, quality and supply chain requirements with consideration to the impact on plant operations.
Serve as R&D packaging technical lead on cross functional project teams.
Organize, plan, develop, coordinate and direct R&D packaging development projects proactively from concept to successful commercialization. Effectively manage technical timelines and multiple projects with competing deadlines.
Conduct hands on bench and pilot scale tests.
Conduct packaging commissioning and provide manufacturing support for new and existing packaging processes.
Demonstrate creativity, foresight, and mature judgment in anticipating and solving problems that arise from processing food and/or beverage products.
Interact with other departments and communicate technical information to all levels, including presentations and technical reports.
Create, design and develop as necessary, testing plans to accurately assess packaging performance parameters.
Ensure opportunities for intellectual property (IP) protection are proactively identified and communicated to Legal and project teams.
Develop, create and maintain packaging specifications, test methods and operating standards.
Work closely with external vendors to develop prototypes and define packaging specifications.
Maintain knowledge of new and emerging packaging technologies and identify opportunities for the company.

Benefits

Complete insurance package on Day-1 that includes a plethora of health and wellness programs
Health, Dental and Vision insurance
Health savings account
Flexible spending account
Life and accident insurance
Employee assistance program
Telehealth services
1:1 health coaching
Supportive benefits for all the stages of your life
401(k) with up to 6% Company matching; additional potential discretionary match at year-end
Short-Term Incentive/Performance bonuses
Flexible scheduling options
Vacation pay, up to three weeks of time (pro-rated for your first year of employment)
Holiday pay for 12 holidays
Career development and growth opportunities
Tuition/Education assistance programs
Access to LinkedIn Learning
Scholarship programs for children of employees
Parental leave
Bright Horizons Family Solutions – Back-up care, tutoring, etc.
Adoption assistance
Bereavement leave
Up to $300 fitness reimbursement
Up to $300 massage reimbursement
Employee appreciation events
Employee discounts
Charitable giving