SENIOR PACKAGING ENGINEER
Pilgrim's
- Greeley, CO
- $80,000-95,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Develop packaging for consumer and commercial applications that meets technical requirements and also exceeds the expectations of our consumers and customers
- Work cross functionally within ideation and project planning meetings to provide technical insight and keep key stakeholders updated
- Troubleshoot critical to quality packaging attributes through root cause analysis of technical issues and manufacturing processes
- Validate compatibility and performance testing for primary, secondary, and tertiary packaging
- Provide onsite monitoring and technical assistance to operations during start up and launch of new packaging components and platforms
- Lead cross BU packaging initiatives in sustainability and optimization
- Plan and execute production line trials and qualification tests at plants for packaging components and platforms, making observations, documenting procedures and results, and drawing conclusions documented within Accolade
- Create and manage packaging specifications and BOM reviews
- Work in conjunction with and is an SME for Manufacturing Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, Procurement, Project Management, and Marketing Graphics
- Generate, develop, and recommend new packaging solutions by leveraging both existing equipment and new equipment
- Initiate and manage supplier relationships in partnership with Procurement team
- Manage and fulfill packaging workflow requests and inquiries within SAP (IPS) and other related systems
- Coach and mentor junior packaging engineers through technical and process challenges
- Other duties as assigned
- Bachelor's degree in packaging engineering or related engineering fields
- 6+ years of experience in packaging design and development
- Able to analyze problems and define solutions
- Knowledge of packaging software (ArtiosCAD and CAPE or TOPS)
- Knowledge of ASTM and ISTA packaging testing methods
- Knowledge of laminations, films, corrugated, folding carton, label substrates, printing techniques and processes, pallets, and artwork/graphics development
- Familiarity or working knowledge of SAP (IPS) preferred
- Has understanding of packaging machines and is comfortable troubleshooting material/equipment issues
- Ability to work closely with many departments including Sales, Regulatory, R&D, Quality, Marketing, Purchasing, and Production
- Demonstrate leadership and influencing skills
- Excellent communication, collaboration, creative problem-solving skills, and organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and effectively
- Must be able to work in a food manufacturing environment and be able to transition products and processes from R&D to operations
- Proactive self-starter, capable of working independently and cross-functionally with minimal supervision and direction in a fast-paced environment
- Able to travel up to 40%
- Can perform the functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation
- As a salaried position with the company, you may be required to travel at some point to other facilities, to attend Company events, or as a representative of the Company in other situations. Unless otherwise specified in this posting, the amount of travel may vary and the most qualified candidate must be willing and able to travel as business needs dictate.
- Benefits: Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment;
- Paid Time Off: sick leave, vacation, and 6 company observed holidays;
- 401(k): company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule;
- Base salary range of $80,000 - $95,000; and
- Incentive Pay: This position is eligible to participate in the Company's annual bonus plan, the amount of bonus varies and is subject to the standard terms and conditions of the incentive program;