Packaging Engineer

Location:

Nashville, TN or Plattsmouth, NE

Pay:
Up to $130,000 a year based on experience plus a relocation bonus

Job Type: Direct Hire

• Must be willing to work for a start up company
• Must be a US citizen or green card holder

This a fast-growing, innovative company that is revolutionizing global health. At this company you will be on the ground-floor of an exciting fast-growing company that focuses on its core values and is passionate about improving the lives of people and pets by delivering premium, health products through world-class research innovation and manufacturing.

We are seeking a passionate and detail-oriented Packaging Engineer to join our team and champion packaging excellence in Vireo’s cosmetic and dietary supplements product portfolio. In this role, you will play a vital role in ensuring that our brand’s product packaging is of the upmost quality, providing both our consumers and business partners with confidence in the safety and consumer experience of our offerings.

• Ensure packaging is compatible with formulations including: researching & compiling material specifications & conducting packaging compatibility testing
• Analyze technical drawings and conduct tolerance and stack up analyses for critical component assemblies
• Packaging & component sourcing, testing, production implementation, and continuous improvements
• Create finished good specifications and set standards
• Draft and execute package testing SOP’s including: line trial protocols, pilot & validation runs, drop & ship testing. Interpret results and make data-driven decisions
• Develop relationships with existing and new suppliers to identify packaging for new product developments that meet design brief requirements, timeline, and cost
• Partner with third-party manufacturers and suppliers to ensure adherence to quality standards throughout production & ensure supplier test strategies align with company expectations for quality, performance, and compliance
• Serve as the primary point of contact for packaging inquiries from consumers, retailers, and business partners, providing accurate and timely responses to questions regarding product performance including setup of new SKU’s, dimensions, sizing, etc
• Proactively identify and resolve supplier-related quality issues during both launch and ongoing production as it relates to componentry and finished goods
• Manage and maintain quality control documents for all existing documentation and drive creation/implementation of new quality standards including packaging testing and inspection processes
• Work closely with Supply Chain on packaging sustaining operations initiatives to drive necessary testing protocols to qualify new parts
• Drive process both internally and at contract manufacturers. Ability to work with cross functional teams to identify gap analyses where processes could be implemented
• Drive quality continuous improvement and track key quality metrics based on monthly customer feedback and sales data. Establish when proactive investigations may need to be required to identify a root cause
• Other duties as assigned

• Bachelor's degree in pertinent field (e.g. Engineering, Chemistry, etc.), or equivalent experience
• 7+ years' experience in consumer package goods packaging engineering roles, experience with supplements, food, cosmetics, OTC’s, medical devices, and/or personal care products is highly preferred
• Knowledge of polymer materials and packaging formats including liquids, powders, capsules, pumps, closures, tubes, bottles, etc
• Knowledge of packaging & shipping requirements for retail customers
• Experience validating new tooling and component development
• Willing to travel to both our manufacturing sites in Tennessee & Nebraska, domestic and international suppliers, contract manufacturers, trade shows, etc. (approximately 20%)
• Proven ability to make recommendations in uncertain and unstructured environments
• Collaborative Communicator:
  Honest, clear, and direct—able to explain and defend technical decisions while building trust across teams
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical mindset and problem-solving skills
• Quality focused -…