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Packaging Engineer – Remote – Travel as needed

Contract Engineering Position – Assignment term 12 months with possibility of extension

Packaging Engineer

The individual will conduct packaging development projects from initiation through manufacture (launch). Projects will consist of modifications of packaging for existing products as well as the design of packaging for new products. The individual will have accountability to their packaging projects to assure they meet quality and consumer expectations while maintaining project schedule.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Packaging development with various materials: fiberboard, corrugated, plastics, films

Packaging development and testing for protein based products needing modified atmosphere packaging environment

The individual will also work closely with quality, finance, procurement, regulatory, operations, consultants and outside vendors.

Execute projects with complete scope from primary through tertiary packaging development

Creation of specifications and BOMs

Generation and execution of test plans and reports

Creation and maintaining of time lines

Completion of qualification programs for new package designs and materials

Completion of cost savings initiatives as related to package designs and materials

Product commercialization

Work with graphics department to determine how printing affects package performances.

Travel to vendor and manufacturing locations for support of packaging project activities

Hands-on evaluation of packaging for conformance to project requirements. These activities can occur in warehouses and in packaging laboratory studies

Conduct Shelf Life tests and write protocols

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS:

The candidate should have a BS degree in Package Engineering with substantial work history in package engineering / development.

Ideal experience would include knowledge of some or all of the following areas:

Primary through tertiary packaging development for new product launches

Minimum 3-5 years of relevant experience in package development and commercialization of consumer goods

Coordination and completion of qualification for new package designs and materials

Development of specifications

Experience with Modified Atmosphere environments for perishable meat and protein products.

Knowledge across different packaging materials / converting methods:

o Corrugated containers
o Folding cartons (solid fiberboard)
o Flexible Packaging
o Thermoformed Packaging
o Injection Molding

Working knowledge of SAP / PLM Systems

Equity Packaging, Inc. is a global package development and engineering company that specializes in the management and improvement of packaging functions. The Company is headquartered in the United States of America, and has an Asian and LATAM regional branch offices. We support the package development and engineering function(s) of global food, pharmaceutical/medical device, consumer products, and industrial companies, which operate throughout the world. Equity Packaging offers a highly competitive compensation, and a comprehensive benefits package including but not limited to:

– Medical, Dental, Vision
– Paid Vacations
– Paid Holidays
– 401K Matching Plan
– Tuition Reimbursement
– Life Insurance

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Schedule:

Monday to Friday

Work Location:

One location