Senior Packaging Engineer, Formulated

Frida•Miami, FL

23h•Hybrid

About The Position

Frida is seeking a Senior Packaging Engineer, Formulated to join our Packaging Engineering team and support the product development pipeline and broader packaging initiatives. This includes ideating, designing, prototyping, and validating new package proposals with an emphasis on aesthetics, performance, and manufacturability. The selected individual will have an eye for design and a mind for creativity.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Package Engineering, Packaging Science, or Industrial Design (with emphasis on packaging development)
3-8 years of experience in developing primary, secondary, and tertiary retail and ecommerce packaging components for consumer goods
Experience with packaging prototyping equipment
Mechanical aptitude and ability to assemble physical prototypes
Demonstrate a strong creative process, with equal blend of aesthetics and engineering skill set, able to translate design ideas to manufacturing-ready specifications
Highly experienced in developing complex dielines for folding carton, blister packs, and corrugated using design software, such as ArtiosCAD
Strong familiarity with 3D modeling to develop thermoform parts
Familiarity with package manufacturing and print processes, equipment, and materials
Strong problem-solving abilities, judgment and decision-making skills supported by sound technical justification
Excellent verbal, written, and graphic communications skills and an ability to present and communicate with internal and external stakeholders
Ability to drive multiple projects in unison, from concept to completion, in a fast paced, deadline-driven environment
Experience with cosmetic/personal care packaging development is a requirement for one of the positions

Nice To Haves

Prior work experience in a package design or test lab, along with familiarity with ISTA and ASTM test methods, a strong plus

Responsibilities

Serve as a technical lead for formulated packaging development on cross-functional teams.
Establish technical objectives, direct, plan and execute complex technical requests for global packaging requirements, including primary, secondary, and tertiary packaging for retail and e-commerce
Partner with formulation scientists on providing recommendations for packaging testing & required equipment needed for launch & to achieve high quality products
Ensure primary package functionality and specifications will perform to established performance criteria
Plan, coordinate and execute formulated product line trials, documentation of trial outcome, fill range, weight, testing, coding, secondary & tertiary pack out, and palletization
Develop formulated packaging to support Frida’s New Product Development (NPD) pipeline, keeping in mind principles of engineering, design, quality, manufacturing, marketing, and transportation
Create and maintain library of detailed package BOM specifications and package assembly SOP instructions, exploded view drawings, pallet patterns, and other associated engineering documents for new and existing packaging
Responsible for ownership of and adherence to CSP requirements (Cost, Schedule, Performance) for assigned projects
Ensure safe transport of product to market and end user, providing value to the company, controlling overall costs and mitigating potential risks
Assist in development of streamlined & strategic packaging standards and guidelines for future growth and category expansion
Generate presentation materials such as hand sketches, prototype samples, 3D renderings, unboxing journey visuals, and palletization layouts
Engineer folding carton, rigid/turned edge, corrugated and bottled solutions, consistent with premium brand experiences
Develop and qualify 3D components such as Jars, Tubes, Vials, Flexible Films, Applicators, Lids, and other primary package components, using 3D parametric models
Possess a strong creative process, with equal blend of aesthetics and engineering skill set, able to translate design ideas to manufacturing-ready specifications
Maintain knowledge of packaging technologies and trends related to design, materials, and manufacturing machinery/processing
Train, mentor, and develop new and less experienced team members. Provide technical expertise to the benefit of other team members
Work closely with team members across multiple locations & function areas, as well as working with external suppliers toward the successful delivery of projects against businesses requirements
Lead contract manufacturing deliverables of color range boards, finished good parameters and pre-production documentation
Serve as technical lead to contract partners and suggest testing to perform prior to launch and ongoing
Manage project tracking with detailed and critical timeline dates and deliverables to present to PM team
Provide insight and knowledge of plastics materials in manufacturing for best material recommendation on projects
Maintain maintenance of retrieving product drawings, material tech sheets and specifications of old and new items
Using advanced prototype techniques, create and evaluate package proposals, and continuously refine for manufacturing, experience, and aesthetic factors
Conduct iterative feasibility and validation tests to prove out proposals
Generate samples to support internal review gates, executive presentations, and customer sales meetings; assist in graphic finishing as needed

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental plan options
Employer paid life insurance
Supplemental insurance options including Accident Insurance, Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability, Cancer Coverage, and more
FSA & HSA
401k matching up to 4% with immediate vesting
Generous paid time off program including elective PTO days, federal holidays, sick/wellness days, floating holidays, and a birthday day off!
Pregnancy and parental leave
Weekly wellness programming in-office
Dog friendly office
Learning & development opportunities for professional and personal growth
Company-wide events & outings
Exclusive employee product discounts