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ABOUT THE ROLE
As a Senior Associate, Packaging Engineer , you will play a key role in the development, testing, and implementation of new and improved packaging solutions. You will be responsible for providing technical expertise to support new product launches, packaging enhancements, and line extensions while ensuring packaging solutions meet business needs and market requirements.
In this role, you will lead packaging-related activities across projects focused on strengthening supply chain resilience, reducing costs, advancing sustainability initiatives, improving manufacturing efficiency, and supporting e-commerce requirements.
You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and deliver innovative, effective, and reliable packaging solutions that align with project objectives and business priorities. You will also provide technical guidance, troubleshoot packaging challenges, and help ensure successful project execution.
This position reports to a Research Development and Engineering (RD&E) Manager and offers the opportunity to contribute to packaging innovation and continuous improvement across the business.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Lead end-to-end packaging development for projects across the North America Region including primary, secondary, and e-commerce packaging.
Create robust specifications for packaging components, finished goods, and pallet factors, along with accurate BOM setup.
Collaborate with project managers and cross-functional teams to establish project timelines, lead technical discussions, influence technical decisions, own packaging deliverables and milestones, and develop and execute technical risk mitigation plans.
Focus on growth, business continuity, sustainability, and cost-saving projects, following the established technical processes and procedures.
Complete all technical deliverables accurately and on time.
Complete package performance, compatibility, and distribution testing in support of packaging component changes or new formulations.
Develop validation and line qualification plans, perform laboratory tests and line trials, and document results in technical reports and electronic laboratory notebooks (ELNs).
Lead cross-functional investigations of complex or cross-functional packaging-related issues, using technical expertise and data-driven judgment to take ownership of corrective actions, execute mitigation plans, and drive resolution while protecting production schedules and product quality.
Apply root cause analysis and problem-solving skills to identify critical product and process design factors that contribute to successful product design and project implementation.
Lead or actively participate in defined process improvement workstreams to strengthen packaging development processes, standardize technical practices, and improve efficiency and execution across projects.
Actively contribute to the Packaging Community of Practice by sharing technical learnings and supporting the adoption of packaging best practices.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE YOU’LL BRING
Bachelor's degree in packaging engineering, packaging science, or a related engineering discipline with at least 4 years of product or packaging development experience; or an advanced degree in a related field with at least 2 years of relevant experience.
Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship.
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PREFERRED EXPERIENCES AND SKILLS
Demonstrated ability to collaborate…