Packaging Engineer

Business Unit Overview

For over 75 years, Bob Evans Farms has delivered delicious, quick-to-table, farm-inspired food that makes mealtime a little bit easier and a lot more delicious. We are proud to be the No. 1-selling refrigerated dinner sides, including many varieties of wholesome, feel‑good favorites such as mashed potatoes and macaroni & cheese, sold in grocery stores across the country. We are also a leading producer and distributor of sausage and egg products, including liquid eggs.

In addition to our flagship Bob Evans brand, our product portfolio includes Simply Potatoes, Egg Beaters, and Owens Sausage. Bob Evans Farms is based in Columbus, Ohio and is owned by Post Holdings, Inc., a consumer‑packaged goods holding company. For more information about Bob Evans Farms, Inc., visit

Position Overview:

This position is responsible for supporting packaging initiatives within the Bob Evans Farms Research & Development department. The Packaging Engineer will manage multiple projects of varying degrees of difficulty and will contribute to portions of more complex technical projects as part of a larger team. This position will be responsible for planning and conducting tests, analyzing and evaluating data, and formulating conclusions to accomplish department goals.

Accountabilities:

• Manage assigned packaging development projects.
• Identify and recommend potential cost savings opportunities to RD&I leadership team, including validation and implementation requirements.
• Identify efficiencies through package design and pallet cube optimization.
• Validate packaging performance through R&D lab testing and plant line trials.
• Assure packaging readiness for production, distribution, and shelf‑life requirements.
• Gather packaging specifications and manage database for storage and maintenance.
• Create, organize and maintain pallet patterns via TOPS software.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional partners for identification and implementation of packaging solutions through to successful commercialization.
• Troubleshoot existing packaging as needed, recommending technical solutions.
• Coordinate packaging samples for internal and external needs as required.
• Conduct product ship testing, with data‑driven recommendations through detailed reporting.
• Support packaging equipment selection efforts to meet end‑need state.

Education Level:

• Bachelor’s Degree, or equivalent education, training, and/or experience in Packaging Science, or equivalent field required.

Experience:

• 5-7 years of experience with packaging development and testing.
• Previous experience in Food or CPG industry a plus.
• Experience with multi‑plant manufacturer a plus.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).