The Wonderful Company · 20 hours ago
Packaging Engineer
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
$85K/yr - $110K/yr
1+ years expThe Wonderful Company is a leading organization known for its iconic consumer brands such as FIJI Water and POM Wonderful. They are seeking a Packaging Engineer to support the development and optimization of packaging across various brands, managing projects from concept to launch while collaborating with internal teams and external suppliers.
AgricultureFood and Beverage
Responsibilities
Work closely with Business Units, packaging vendors, and Global Sourcing category managers to deliver packaging initiatives, including cost savings, quality improvements, innovation, and sustainability projects across material categories such as corrugated, paperboard, glass, rigid plastic, and plastic films
Develop strong working relationships throughout the company, both at the corporate office and operations facilities
Provide technical expertise to Business Units, assessing opportunities and risks and supplying information and analysis for costing, feasibility and new development discussions
Manage multiple projects simultaneously and deliver relevant packaging technical information (mockups, dielines, pallet patterns, specs, manufacturing tolerances, etc.)
Design, coordinate, execute and report out on packaging tests to ensure packaging meets required performance criteria (line trials, new item start-ups, distribution test, lab tests)
Maintain and update packaging specifications within packaging specification database
Provide technical sign-offs on new artwork, ensuring dielines and requirements are accurate
Partner with Sourcing to identify and evaluate new suppliers during bids, providing packaging requirements and supporting new supplier qualifications, testing, and onboarding
Qualification
Required
1-3 years of packaging development experience in a CPG environment, ideally within the agriculture or food/beverage industries
BS in Packaging Science/Engineering, Industrial Engineering or a relevant technical field
Subject Matter Expert (SME) in packaging materials with the ability to provide sound technical recommendations, paired with a passion for learning and knowledge-sharing
Working knowledge of packaging and general manufacturing processes
Hands-on experience with lab-scale package testing, including data analysis and interpretation
Proven project management skills, successful in leading packaging development projects from start to finish in a cross-functional environment
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel
Clear, effective communicator with the ability to present technical information to audiences across all levels of the organization
Analytical and creative problem-solver with a strong ownership, balanced by openness to new ideas, methods, and collaborative solutions
Ability to travel multiple times per month, primarily to California's Central Valley
Preferred
Experience with line trials, distribution testing (i.e., ISTA) and pallet pattern design (TOPS preferred or CAPE)
Strong working knowledge of 2-D and 3-D CAD tools and drawing interpretations (ArtiosCAD and Illustrator preferred)
Bilingual in Spanish and English preferred
Benefits
Access to top-notch medical coverage comprehensive vision and dental plans, and a 401k with match eligibility to secure your financial future
24/7 online physician consultations
Virtual mental health resources
Life coaching
Engaging employee community groups
Cash rewards for healthy habits and fitness reimbursements
Library of on-demand fitness videos
Career Advancement Opportunities: Unlock your potential with clear paths for career progression and internal mobility across our diverse family of brands and business units.
Focused Learning and Development: Grow as a leader with our dedicated Learning and Organizational Development department, offering extensive resources like People Manager and leadership training, webinars, and eLearning courses.
Empowering Mentorship Program: Connect with colleagues through our company-wide mentorship program to share goals, overcome challenges, and drive your career forward.
Continuous Improvement Training: Participate in training that empowers all employees to learn and implement concepts that drive significant, positive change in the workplace.
Giving Back to the Community: Make a difference with Wonderful Giving, allowing you to allocate company-provided funds to up to three charities of your choice, and join Wonderful Neighbor to contribute to group service projects within our local communities.
Company
The Wonderful Company
The Wonderful Company grow, harvest, bottle, package, and market a diverse range of healthy products,
5001-10000 employees
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