Packaging Engineer

Siete Foods • Austin, TX

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About The Position

We’re looking for a Packaging Engineer who has a deep appreciation for and understanding of what goes into picking, producing, and distributing different types of packaging—from glass jars to plastic squeezy bottles, and all the way to design elements and functionality of materials. You will be responsible for multiple packaging development and cost reduction projects, collaborating with various teams to determine optimal packaging specifications that meet aesthetic and functional requirements for new product introductions. You will also develop a consistent, documented process to test and evaluate new and existing packaging, lead sustainability projects to reduce waste from packaging materials, and ensure adherence to retailer packaging specifications.

Requirements

• 3-5 years 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, such as film barrier properties, fluting recommendations, pallet optimization and cube out.
• 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, working with internal and external resources to set goals and achieve measurable success.
• 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

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees