Packaging Engineer

Siete Family Foods • Austin, TX

71d

About The Position

We're looking for a Packaging Engineer, and we'd love to hear from you! You'd never call yourself Sherlock Holmes, but your critical thinking skills and ability to creatively solve problems is what most would call 'genius'-even when you insist it's 'elementary!' Your ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with technical and non-technical teams about packaging makes you the human 'Translator App for All Things Packaging.' Passion, process, packaging. Not the same ring to it as 'beets, bears, and battle star galactica,' but you get the idea. You're all about optimizing the packaging process from start to end. You're a quick thinker, great communicator, and you don't hesitate to make recommendations (in the name of optimization, of course). If there was a Chopped competition for packaging reviews, you'd be dubbed the champion every time!

Requirements

• 3-5 yrs. of experience in packaging operations or related field of work is required.
• B.S. In Packaging Engineering, Science, Mechanical Engineering or similar degree preferred.
• 5+ years of experience as a packaging engineer in food CPG may be substituted.
• CPG experience (preferably food manufacturing) with a broad range of packaging formats, materials, equipment, & performance tests is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for multiple packaging development and cost reduction projects.
• Collaborate with and provide technical expertise to Marketing, Procurement, Quality, R&D, suppliers, and co-manufacturers to determine optimal packaging specifications that meet aesthetic and functional requirements for new product introductions.
• Develop a consistent, documented process to test and evaluate new and existing packaging as related to specifications/expectations; lead testing as necessary.
• Develop and execute packaging qualification plans, including plant trials; reporting against predetermined key performance indicators to verify impact/mitigate risk of packaging changes.
• Review existing packaging and make recommendations on functional improvements and cost savings opportunities.
• Work with Supply Chain and Logistics to ensure package integrity from manufacturing to end consumer.
• Provide technical support to project teams to solve manufacturing problems related to packaging.
• Develop and maintain relationships with vendors to bring innovation, technology, and solutions.
• Work with Procurement on supplier selection and RFP process for new and existing business.
• Lead sustainability projects to reduce waste from packaging materials.
• Monitor and ensure adherence to retailer packaging specifications.
• Responsible for approval of dielines and print specifications within packaging graphics process.
• Travel an average of 40% of the time.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Food Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees