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PIM Brands · 1 day ago

Packaging Engineer

Park Ridge, NJ

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$80K/yr - $90K/yr

3+ years exp

PIM Brands is a rapidly growing snack company known for its iconic products like Welch’s® Fruit Snacks. They are seeking a Packaging Engineer to develop new packaging solutions for high-speed manufacturing and collaborate with various internal teams to enhance product offerings.

Food and BeverageManufacturingSnack Food

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and commercialize packaging for high speed manufacturing of confections and fruit snack products

Provide technical support during initial production runs and troubleshoot packaging lines at internal and external facilities

Maintain and evolve sustainable packaging programs in alignment with company and industry targets

Create an innovative portfolio of sustainable packaging options for product innovations, promotional displays, graphic refreshes, and customer specific packs

Coordinate performance testing, qualifications, and validations (e.g., shelf life) related to key package dimensions and consumer attributes

Develop technical specifications for finished goods and packaging materials

Conduct root cause analysis and problem solving to address packaging issues and apply sound design practices to new concepts

Generate ideas, concepts, and prototypes to solve problems and meet customer/consumer needs in superior ways

Collaborate with manufacturing plants to drive efficiencies in packaging, including cost savings, reduced changeover time, and consolidation efforts

Translate marketing insights into packaging concepts, rapidly converting ideas into functional and testable prototypes

Participate in packaging associations and global networks to stay current on trends, technologies, and regulatory requirements

Perform other duties assigned to support packaging initiatives

Qualification

Packaging EngineeringSustainable PackagingMaterials ScienceGMP KnowledgeCross Functional CollaborationInnovation MindsetCommunication Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Packaging Engineering, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, or related field required

3–5 years of experience in packaging engineering, preferably within food, beverage, or consumer goods industries

Knowledge of recycling technologies and how sustainable materials fit within industry guidelines

Strong network and relationships with organizations providing guidance on packaging converters and sustainability compliance

Working knowledge of multiple materials and processes across distribution environments, including rigid plastics, flexible materials, corrugated and paperboard packaging, and labels

General knowledge of GMPs and packaging material processing specifications, with extensive knowledge of packaging machinery

Proven ability to contribute to cross functional teams, with strong communication skills across all organizational levels, including senior leadership

Demonstrated innovation mindset with the ability to convert ideas into prototypes quickly

Benefits

Total compensation package including bonus, 401(k) plan match and other incentives (•based on eligibility and position)

Comprehensive benefits package, EFFECTIVE DAY 1, Including medical, dental, vision, disability, insurance plans and much more

Diverse range of benefit choices tailored to support you in making optimal decisions for yourself, your loved ones, and your preferred way of life

Personal time off, vacation time, floating days and observed holidays

Business casual dress

Entrepreneurial and innovative culture offering the opportunity for internal career advancement

Company

PIM Brands

PIM Brands is a manufacturer of chocolate and non-chocolate confections and other delicious snack foods.

Founded in 1979

Park Ridge, New Jersey, USA

501-1000 employees

https://pimbrands.com

H1B Sponsorship

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