Packaging Engineer

Business Unit Overview

About Bob Evans Farms, Inc. 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’re 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’re 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.,

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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 various 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.

• 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:
  
  3‑5 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).