Perfetti Van Melle · 14 hours ago
Packaging Engineer II
Cincinnati Metro
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expPerfetti Van Melle is one of the world's largest manufacturers and distributors of confectionery and chewing gum. They are seeking a passionate Packaging Engineer II to manage the full packaging lifecycle for Mentos Mints and Airheads Xtremes Bites, collaborating cross-functionally to deliver innovative packaging solutions and resolve packaging issues.
Food and Beverage
Responsibilities
Manage supplier-level artwork to ensure packaging meets digital and print specifications for Mentos and Airheads branded items
Develop detailed packaging specifications from dielines through finished printed materials to ensure quality and value
Evaluate and recommend innovative packaging materials, systems, and technologies for current and future applications
Specify new package designs supporting product launches, promotions, and performance enhancements
Provide technical support to plants, co-packers, and co-manufacturers, including quality testing and manufacturing troubleshooting
Collaborate with external packaging, merchandising, and design experts; lead packaging and in-store display design
Support retail execution and analyze consumer and purchasing trends
Travel 10–20% domestically and internationally to assess supplier capabilities, manage pre-press operations, and share best practices
Maintain timely communication with key internal stakeholders—marketing, sales, production, and supply chain—and translate business needs into technical specifications
Qualification
Required
3-5 years prior experience in each phase of the packaging development process, from concept to the consumer interaction
Proven involvement with the creation of innovative designs
Examples of collaborative team participation
Bachelor's degree with internship experience required
MS Office Application experience is required
Strong knowledge of color and ways to measure
Understanding of Flexographic, Rotogravure, Digital and Offset print processes
Strong interpersonal skills is a must as this person will communicate with internal and external stakeholders
Technical expertise in materials traditionally used for CPG items
Experience translating concept drawings to technical die lines
Ability to communicate requirements for product design and a curiosity in applying new materials or structures to our industry
Emphasis on materials of construction for various primary, secondary, and tertiary packaging used
Must have strong working knowledge of the production of materials and their use at the factory through to the retailer
High attention to detail is required
Preferred
Packaging Engineer degree preferred
SAP experience preferred
Benefits
PTO package including vacation, sick, personal, and pay it forward time off
13 paid holidays
Annual Bonus potential and merit-based increases
Modest monthly candy allotment (Airheads, Airheads Xtremes, and Mentos)
Medical, Dental and Vision coverage with low premiums and incentives
HSA or FSA options
401k with Company Match up to 8%, ranking in the top 1% of the country
Well-being subsidy up to $500 Annually
Maternity & Paternity leave options.
Life & AD&D insurance
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
Sam's Club or Costco annual membership reimbursement
Tuition Reimbursement Program
Service Awards
Company
Perfetti Van Melle
Perfetti Van Melle is a privately owned company, producing and distributing candies and chewing gums in more than 150 countries worldwide.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Sylvia Buxton
President | CEO, North America
Fred King
CFO Perfetti Van Melle North America
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