Corporate Packaging Engineer

Daisy Brand•Dallas, TX

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Packaging Engineer will be responsible for designing, developing, and improving packaging solutions for food products that ensure product safety, quality, and compliance with food industry standards. This role will involve material selection, plant qualifications, testing, and collaboration with suppliers and internal cross-functional teams to optimize packaging performance throughout the supply chain. The ideal candidate will have expertise in packaging materials, processes, and technologies relevant to either the food manufacturing or packaging material industry.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Packaging Engineering, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
1-5 years of experience is preferred in packaging engineering, materials science, or related roles, with a focus on food manufacturing.
Experience with food-grade packaging materials and shelf-life extension techniques in terms of processes and materials.
Knowledge of packaging materials used in the food industry (plastics, laminates, films, corrugated, etc.).
Understanding of Packaging test methods such as ASTM, ANSI, ISTA.
Experience with packaging equipment and machinery in a manufacturing setting.
Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills, with a focus on developing practical and cost-effective solutions.
In-depth understanding of food packaging standards, including FDA, USDA, and global food safety regulations.
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, from concept to implementation, while meeting deadlines.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills to collaborate with internal teams and external suppliers.
High level of accuracy and detail orientation in material selection, testing, and reporting.

Nice To Haves

Dairy manufacturing a plus.
Proficiency in CAD software for packaging design, and TOPS software for performance evaluation is a plus.

Responsibilities

Develop innovative packaging solutions for new and existing food products, considering factors such as material performance, cost, regulatory compliance, and sustainability.
Design and execute packaging material qualifications that includes thorough evaluation of the entire supply chain. This includes but not limited to the following: the supplier's ability to produce a consistent product, receiving/warehousing, equipment interaction, shipping, customer handling, consumer interaction, etc.
Identify and lead continuous improvement projects, in collaboration with plant production teams and material suppliers, to enhance packaging performance, reduce quality defects, and improve overall manufacturing efficiency.
Provide technical support to resolve packaging-related issues in production, warehousing, distribution, customer handling, and consumer interaction.
Collaborate with packaging material suppliers to improve quality and consistency of their material, assist in root cause analysis, source and test new materials, and ensure alignment with product and company requirements as well as plant operations.
Evaluate and recommend appropriate packaging materials that ensure product safety, meet organoleptic expectations, provide contingencies for the company, extend shelf life, and are in compliance with state and federal regulatory requirements.
Partner with operations, quality, procurement, and marketing teams to integrate packaging requirements into product development processes.
Work closely with procurement and supply chain teams to identify contingent options for materials and suppliers, and also cost-effective packaging solutions without compromising quality or safety.
Ensure all packaging designs meet food safety regulations, including labeling, food contact safety, and environmental regulations.
Lead efforts to identify and implement eco-friendly, recyclable, or biodegradable packaging materials and processes that align with the company’s sustainability objectives.
Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

A no deductible, $0 premium option for employee only medical coverage
Access to virtual healthcare and wellness programs
A 401(k) program with company match, plus weekly safe harbor and annual profit-sharing contributions
Company paid short and long-term disability coverage and 2x annual salary in life and AD&D insurance
Four weeks of paid time off, plus 20 hours of floating holidays in your first full year of employment
Annual rollover and payout options for any unused paid time off
Paid time for volunteering and community involvement
Tuition reimbursement and ongoing professional development opportunities
Fitness and wellness incentives
And more.