Packaging Engineer

Packaging Engineer – Ocean Spray Cranberries

Join to apply for the Packaging Engineer role at Ocean Spray Cranberries. Ocean Spray is hiring for a Packaging Engineer! We’re a team of farmers, thinkers, creators, and doers. Whatever your title, you’ll help our farmer‑owned co‑op deliver products that delight consumers and drive growth.

Position Location:

hybrid role based in Lakeville, MA, with Mondays and Fridays remote. Travel up to 30% to manufacturing facilities.

• Plan and execute R&D package development activities for new and existing packages.
• Provide dynamic packaging support and leadership to projects from inception to launch and support related initiatives.
• Work with functional business, supply chain, and operations partners to develop and prove packaging systems for beverage and food products.
• Identify and implement packaging improvements for existing products and processes.
• Design, develop and execute packaging solutions that meet consumer expectations, cost targets, quality, and supply‑chain requirements while considering plant‑operations impact.
• Serve as R&D packaging technical lead on cross‑functional project teams.
• Organize, plan, develop, coordinate, and direct R&D packaging development projects from concept to commercialization, managing technical timelines and multiple projects with competing deadlines.
• Conduct hands‑on bench and pilot‑scale tests.
• Conduct packaging commissioning and provide manufacturing support for new and existing packaging processes.
• Anticipate and solve problems arising from processing food and/or beverage products.
• Interact with other departments and communicate technical information to all levels, including presentations and technical reports.
• Create, design, and develop testing plans to assess packaging performance parameters.
• Identify opportunities for intellectual‑property protection and communicate to legal and project teams.
• Develop, create, and maintain packaging specifications, test methods, and operating standards.
• Work closely with external vendors to develop prototypes and define packaging specifications.
• Maintain knowledge of emerging packaging technologies and identify opportunities for the company.

• Bachelor’s Degree in packaging science, engineering, or related field (required).
• At least 2 years of experience in packaging related field.
• Highly organized, self‑starter, and accountable.
• Ability to design, plan, and manage multiple projects simultaneously to deliver value‑added solutions within time and cost parameters.
• Strong technical skills in analytics and data collection.
• Ability to develop prototypes meeting consumer and operational objectives.
• Collaborative, creative, and effective communicator.
• Knowledge of packaging materials such as corrugated, flexible plastics, glass, plastic bottles, or paper.
• Proficiency with MS Office and industry software (CAPE/TOPS, Adobe, Jump, Minitab, or similar).

Bachelor’s or University Degree (required).

At least 1 year of experience.

$79,400 – $109,230

• Complete insurance package on Day‑1, including health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Health savings account.
• Flexible spending account.
• Life and accident insurance.
• Employee assistance program.
• Telehealth services.
• One‑on‑one health coaching.
• Supportive benefits for all life stages.
• 401(k) with up to 6 % company matching; potential discretionary match at year‑end.
• Short‑term incentive/performance bonuses.
• Flexible scheduling options.
• Vacation pay, up to three weeks of time (prorated for first year).
• Holiday pay for 12 holidays.
• Career development and growth opportunities.
• Tuition/Education assistance programs.
• Access to Linked In Learning.
• Scholarship programs for children of employees.
• Parental leave.
• Bright Horizons Family Solutions – backup care, tutoring, etc.
• Adoption assistance.
• Bereavement leave.
• Up to $300 fitness reimbursement.
• Up to $300 massage reimbursement.
• Employee appreciation events.
• Employee discounts.
• Charitable giving.

Ocean Spray’s iconic cranberry products are grown by 700 family farmers that own our cooperative. We are committed to innovation, sustainability, and respectful relationships with our growers, customers, consumers, and each other.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. For MA applicants – It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. Any employer that violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.