Packaging Engineer

Job Overview

• Flexible around normal business hours (1st shift M-F)

• Design and develop packaging systems including:
  • Cups
  • Films
  • Trays
  • Labels
  • Secondary packaging (corrugate)
• Define packaging specifications including:
  • Materials
  • Adhesives
  • Orientation
  • Rewind
  • Packaging BOM
• Create or verify dielines and ensure packaging graphics meet equipment and structural tolerances
• Lead technical collaboration with packaging suppliers on design, materials, and trials
• Plan and execute packaging trials; validate seal integrity, performance, and compatibility with food products
• Perform corrugate design and stack analysis to support distribution and palletization
• Support scale-up and commercialization, troubleshooting packaging issues on the production floor
• Identify and implement packaging cost optimization opportunities  

• Bachelor’s degree in Packaging Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Food Science, or a related field, or equivalent experience
• Experience working with packaging materials and packaging systems in a manufacturing environment
• Understanding of packaging materials such as plastics, films, adhesives, labels, and corrugate
• Familiarity with packaging trials, validation testing, and commercialization processes
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work cross-functionally across departments
• Experience with food packaging systems, particularly refrigerated or dairy products preferred
• Familiarity with packaging equipment such as filling, sealing, labeling, and case packing systems preferred
• Experience working with packaging suppliers and evaluating new materials or packaging technologies preferred