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CPS, Inc. · 3 days ago

Senior Packaging Engineering Scientist

Los Angeles, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$95K/yr - $1,151K/yr

CPS, Inc. is seeking a Senior Packaging Engineering Scientist to support new product development and product improvement with a focus on packaging specifications and related processes. The role involves collaboration with cross-functional teams to innovate packaging concepts while ensuring quality, sustainability, and regulatory compliance.

Recruiting

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Support new product development and product improvement from concept through commercialization, with a primary focus on packaging specifications, packaging equipment, and related processes

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and commercialize innovative packaging concepts, taking into account quality, shelf-life, sustainability, regulatory compliance, cost, product protection, and overall consumer experience

Assist with packaging material testing and application analysis by working closely with headquarters and suppliers

Stay current on sustainability trends, packaging machinery, equipment advancements, and regulatory updates, partnering with the regulatory team as needed

Contribute to product excellence for co-packed items by supporting process improvements aimed at enhancing quality and reducing costs

Maintain the Quality Management System (QMS) for all assigned products

Support research and evaluation of new packaging materials for cost efficiency, sustainability, food safety, quality, performance, and compatibility, and assist in identifying prospective co-packers for NPD projects

Monitor emerging market trends and competitor products, providing recommendations to ensure regulatory compliance and maintain market competitiveness

Conduct scale-up activities from R&D to full production, ensuring smooth transitions and protecting packaging integrity

Provide progress updates and project status reports for R&D activities in alignment with the NPD process

Work closely with vendors, suppliers, and cross-functional teams to understand available technologies and propose ideas, solutions, and alternatives that support product excellence

Utilize scientific and technical expertise to identify root causes of product defects and recommend preventative measures

Assist with special projects as required

Qualification

Packaging specificationsPackaging equipmentSustainability trendsQuality Management SystemPackaging material testingRegulatory complianceCost efficiencyFood safetyCross-functional collaborationProject management

Required