EMERGING BLUE · 2 days ago

Senior Packaging Engineer, Innovation

San Leandro, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$137K/yr - $152K/yr

7+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Collaborate with internal teams and suppliers to innovate and develop new packaging concepts.

Lead packaging design, prototype development, and performance testing ensuring seamless performance across filling and packaging lines.

Manage packaging projects from concept development to production, ensuring on-time delivery and within budget.

Enhance packaging quality through analysis, proposing efficiency tools, and guiding the team in root cause analysis.

Qualification

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Packaging DesignQuality StandardsSupplier ManagementChange ManagementProject ManagementCAD SoftwarePackaging MaterialsDispensing SystemsLeadershipProblem-SolvingAdaptabilityPrioritizationCommunication

Required

7+ years of experience in industrial or consumer packaging, preferably in food manufacturing

5+ years working directly with multiple suppliers with manufacturing quality standards

Strong leadership skills and excellent ability to lead, motivate and influence others throughout the organization

Ability to manage change, thrive in a fast-paced environment, deal with ambiguity, and prioritize multiple projects

Direct experience managing the entirety of the packaging life cycle including

Knowledge and understanding of packaging design validation standards (ISO, ASTM, etc.), drafting and specification standards is essential. Demonstrable proficiency in 2D and 3D CAD software is needed

Knowledge of commodity packaging molding processes, EBM, ISBM, IM

Knowledgeable in multiple packaging materials, formats, conversion processes, configurations, and processing technologies

Experience with dispensing systems (pumps, trigger sprayers, dispensing caps)

Must be able to travel up to 25% of the time