Packaging Engineer

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With minimal supervision from the Manager, the position leads the design and technical development of packaging solutions for new and existing products. This position is responsible for the development of packaging materials by working with Project Teams and Vendors to recommend, review, test and identify costs for various packaging design proposals. The position is responsible for creating detailed specifications and accurate bill of materials for successful packaging implementation.

The position supports production facilities by assisting in issues resolution and optimizing packaging design to ensure peak performance. The position is expected to manage a mix of low-to-medium complexity commercial projects which require fundamental packaging technology expertise. As a representative on project teams, the position is expected to advocate the best interests of packaging via sharing of technical knowledge, gathering fact‑based data, providing analytics, and implementing solutions that deliver against project scope and expectations.

• Collaborate with project initiator to define, understand, and align to project objectives and expectations;
  Design, review, recommend, and test various packaging design proposals;
  Consider various packaging material substrates and structures in the design of primary, secondary, and tertiary packaging to minimize material usage and optimize manufacturing and labor efficiencies, while maintaining product integrity and enhancing retail performance and aesthetics;
  Determine impact of new packaging design on existing and new automation systems at manufacturing locations;
  Develop design‑of‑experiments/test methodologies on packaging materials and structures to determine performance attributes best suited to maintain product quality, integrity, and maximize shelf‑life while minimizing costs;
  Conduct analytical testing on materials and structures; evaluate and interpret technical data findings and clearly communicate results to stakeholders;
  Coordinate and support equipment trials, line trials, distribution tests, etc. to validate new packaging materials and structural designs;
  Recommend best design, align with stakeholders, and execute optimized packaging design solution;
  Contribute to project success through clear written and verbal correspondence and presentations understandable by stakeholders of varying technical & business understanding;
  Ensure projects remain on schedule by setting achievable expectations, proactively driving tasks for on‑time completion, proactively highlighting potential risks to task completion, timely responses to communications, and actively participating in project team meetings;
  Simultaneously manage multiple projects and prioritize work accordingly to meet established and aligned to timelines and deliverables for each;
  Assess and resolve identified packaging design problems and opportunities (i.e. consumer, retail, distribution, manufacturing performance) on existing items;
  Work with cross‑functional stakeholders to implement design,…