Assistant Packaging Engineer

Job Overview

Position:
Assistant Packaging Engineer (Full Time)

Location:

Park Ridge, NJ 07656

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Packaging Engineering, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, or related field required

Salary: $70,000 – $80,000 per year (includes bonus, 401(k) match, and other incentives based on eligibility and position)

• Design, develop, and commercialize packaging for high speed manufacturing of confections and fruit snack products.
• Provide technical support during initial production runs and troubleshoot packaging lines at internal and external facilities.
• Maintain and evolve sustainable packaging programs in alignment with company and industry targets.
• Create an innovative portfolio of sustainable packaging options for product innovations, promotional displays, graphic refreshes, and customer specific packs.
• Coordinate performance testing, qualifications, and validations (e.g., shelf life) related to key package dimensions and consumer attributes.
• Develop technical specifications for finished goods and packaging materials.
• Conduct root cause analysis and problem solving to address packaging issues and apply sound design practices to new concepts.
• Generate ideas, concepts, and prototypes to solve problems and meet customer/consumer needs in superior ways.
• Collaborate with manufacturing plants to drive efficiencies in packaging, including cost savings, reduced changeover time, and consolidation efforts.
• Translate marketing insights into packaging concepts, rapidly converting ideas into functional and testable prototypes.
• Participate in packaging associations and global networks to stay current on trends, technologies, and regulatory requirements.
• Perform other duties assigned to support packaging initiatives.

• Bachelor’s degree in Packaging Engineering, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, or related field required.
• 1 or more years of experience in packaging engineering, preferably within food, beverage, or consumer goods industries.
• Knowledge of recycling technologies and how sustainable materials fit within industry guidelines.
• Working knowledge of multiple materials and processes across distribution environments, including rigid plastics, flexible materials, corrugated and paperboard packaging, and labels.
• General knowledge of GMPs and packaging material processing specifications, with extensive knowledge of packaging machinery.
• Proven ability to contribute to cross functional teams, with strong communication skills across all organizational levels, including senior leadership.
• Demonstrated innovation mindset with the ability to convert ideas into prototypes quickly.
• Strong network and relationships with organizations providing guidance on packaging converters and sustainability compliance are preferred.

• The PIM Brands Global Headquarters in Park Ridge, NJ.
• Work on site Monday through Friday.
• Travel up to 25% to the manufacturing location in Somerset, NJ and domestically for exhibitions.
• Summer Fridays between Memorial Day and Labor Day weekends.

• Pay range: $70,000 – $80,000 per year.
• Total compensation package includes bonus, 401(k) plan match, and other incentives (
  * based on eligibility and position).
• Comprehensive benefits package effective day one, including medical, dental, vision, disability insurance, and more.
• Diverse range of benefit choices tailored to support your decisions for yourself and loved ones.
• Personal time off, vacation time, floating days, and observed holidays.
• Business casual dress code.
• Entrepreneurial and innovative culture with opportunities for internal career advancement.

PIM Brands is an Equal Opportunity Employer.