Associate Packaging Engineer

Glanbia Performance Nutrition (GPN) is a global leader in health and wellness. The Performance Nutrition division has an impressive portfolio of brands, including Optimum Nutrition, BSN, Amazing Grass, Think!, and Isopure. Our award-winning performance and lifestyle brands inspire our customers to achieve their performance and healthy lifestyle goals. Whether you want to build muscle, reach peak performance or eat more protein-rich foods we have a product to match.

We are expanding and hiring an Associate Packaging Engineer to the team! You will work cross-functionally to support packaging projects with Operations, Marketing, Supply Chain, Procurement, Quality, and Product Development.

What you will do:

• Demonstrate foundational packaging development capabilities, including building and testing unit loads, determining primary package sizing, executing package performance testing, leading plant trials, selecting appropriate test methods, and interpreting results.
• Represent the packaging function in cross‑functional team discussions to ensure alignment on project goals and technical requirements.
• Learn and apply the Formula Management System to create, update, and maintain accurate packaging specifications.
• Understand the interaction between packaging, product, and manufacturing processes to support robust design and operational efficiency.
• Build strong partnerships with suppliers to identify opportunities for material, design, and equipment improvements.
• Troubleshoot issues during line trials and package testing for projects of low to moderate complexity, ensuring timely resolution and documentation.
• Analyze and interpret data to guide decision‑making and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Education & Experience:

• 4 year Bachelor's Degree in Packaging, Science/Engineering and 2 or more years of work experience in packaging engineering
• Proficiency in MS office Suite including Word, Excel and Power Point

Preferred:

• MS Project (project management software) or similar
• Knowledge of Statistics, Lean six Sigma and/or data analysis
• Proficient in unit load software - Cape Pack, Tops
• Materials knowledge in flexible films, rigid plastics, corrugated, and decorating technologies

This is a flex/hybrid position from Aurora, IL and Downers Grove, IL. The sports, weight management, & active lifestyle nutrition category is experiencing strong growth and GPN has significantly outperformed the market. GPN has a strong, vertically integrated global manufacturing platform and production capabilities across a range of categories. Apply now and make a difference in the world of health and wellness!

Glanbia provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles.