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KIND · 1 day ago

Associate Packaging Engineer - R&D

New York, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$71K/yr - $87K/yr

1+ years exp

KIND is a company dedicated to creating a kinder and healthier world through its innovative snack products. The Associate Packaging Engineer will lead the development and launch of packaging innovations and quality improvements, while also providing technical support and assessing design decisions for the Packaging Organization.

Food and BeverageNutrition

Culture & Values

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

This role will be responsible for leading the development and launch of innovations, renovations, productivity, and quality improvements for KIND North America

You will assess desirability/feasibility/viability in all pack design decisions and appropriately communicate risks to project teams and key stakeholders

You identify new opportunities for cost savings and value creation and provide technical support to external manufacturing sites for quality, process, and equipment issues

You will have a visible impact to the Packaging Organization and help bring fresh thinking to evolve our processes and Ways of Working

You bring technical curiosity and knowledge to the organization

You develop supplier relationships and stay abreast of industry trends and technology developments to leverage outside ideas and technical solutions

You network with the global R&D community to share and utilize best practices

With direction, you plan, execute, and manage prototyping, development, pilot production, and scale-up to plant implementation of innovation and renovation initiatives

You provide technical leadership to Manufacturing and Quality for commissioning and start-up activities

You execute well thought-out trial plans, collect data, and interpret results to drive program/project and technical knowledge forward; develop robust action plans, risk assessment, and contingency planning

Qualification

Packaging EngineeringPrototypingProblem-solvingData visualizationMicrosoft OfficePlanningPrioritizationTest & Learn mentalityConsumer-centric approachCommunication

Required

A BS or MS degree in Packaging, Mechanical Engineering, or a related degree

1-3 years of relevant concept to launch experience

1-3 years of relevant experience in package engineering, development and manufacturing qualification, start-up & new product projects

Foundational knowledge in packaging materials, processes, and equipment

Problem-solving and analytical skills

Familiarity with the activities in Marketing, Market Research, Legal/Regulatory, QA and Manufacturing

Proficiency in Microsoft Office; Data visualization and AI tools a plus

The ability to travel up to 30-40%

Excellent verbal and written communication skills to all levels of the organization

A strong sense of urgency and a can-do attitude

A consumer-centric approach to design and development

Excellent at planning and prioritization skills with the ability to multi-task and rapidly adapt

Genuine in your desire to help make the world a KINDer place, committing to always spreading and celebrating KINDness

You challenge the status quo and our 'ways of work' to maximize resources and enhance our success

You are an experimenter with a Test & Learn mentality

Able to work in a fast-paced and rapidly changing environment and maintain a positive outlook

Able to demonstrate prudent judgment when making important decisions by utilizing knowledge of industry best practices and current trends

Preferred

Previous Food packaging experience

Geographical proximity to the NY HQ office or one of the major production facilities

Previous Innovation/Renovation experience

Benefits

401(K) or RRSP's with generous company match

Flexible Paid Time Off. Choose what works best for you, including summer hours. Paid parental leave.

Excellent health, dental & vision insurance, with options to fit you & your family’s needs

Company paid disability and life insurance to provide income protection

Your health is important! Our wellness strategy focuses on mental and physical wellbeing via programs like Employee Assistance Program, a wellness subsidy, healthy food options and gym facility in HQ.

Casual office dress code– feel free to wear your KIND gear

Stock up on your favorite KIND bars to share with your family & friends, through a quarterly voucher

Training & tuition reimbursement program, because continuing to learn matters and we support your development

A dynamic, ambitious, fun and KIND work environment

Charitable Donation Matching: KIND matches your charitable donations up to $1000 annually through our donation matching portal.

Company

KIND

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KIND is more than just a brand of whole nut and fruit bars made from ingredients you can see and pronounce®—it is also a movement and way of being.

Founded in 2004

New York, New York, USA

501-1000 employees

http://www.kindsnacks.com

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