Sr Engineer, R&D - Packaging Dev

Job Purpose  

The Sr Packaging Engineer will have the opportunity to be a technical leader by providing direction and execution of projects. This role will be identifying, scoping, and driving technical projects to meet business initiatives.  This candidate should have a proven record of executing work plans and driving for results. Proven communication and teamwork skills are essential in this role, which operates in a cross-functional environment. The candidate must also have a strong technical background and be able to apply prior learning or scientific principles to new situations. This role requires an individual to manage multiple assignments/ tasks concurrently and demonstrate the ability to complete work per timeline with minimal guidance.  

Essential Functions & Responsibilities  

• ​​Based in the central business unit, lead and support complex packaging projects spanning innovation, commercialization, cost savings, and ESG  

• ​Work with cross functional teams, acting as packaging lead to drive execution across multiple projects from different business units/product categories 

• ​Understanding the business need, designing and executing tests, analyzing data, drawing conclusions, strategizing next steps, documenting, communicating results, and commercializing products 

• ​Manage multiple assignments/ projects concurrently and possess the ability to prioritize between a variety of business initiatives 

• ​Complete packaging testing, qualification and commercialization while working closely with cross-functional team members in laboratory and production environments 

• ​Translate research findings into relevant business opportunities and communicate to cross-functional teams 

• ​Adapt and apply scientific principles to new situations/products 

• ​Specification creation and updating, with attention to detail 

• ​Exhibiting a collaborative attitude and applying innovative solutions are a must​ 

Expected Experience & Required Skills 

• Bachelor’s degree in Packaging, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a related scientific field with a minimum of four (4) years of relevant experience, or Master’s degree with minimum three (3) years of related experience or PhD plus 2 years of relevant experience.  

• Strong understanding of key subject matter in areas such as packaging materials, packaging equipment/materials interaction, and packaging laboratory test methods 

• Excellent communication, influencing, and problem-solving skills 

• Ability to lead, coach and motivate others 

• Proven track record of leading packaging innovation projects from concept through successful commercialization, with direct ownership of results 

• Understanding of beginning to end commercialization for new product launches 

• Build out and take accountability for Packaging R&D timeline actions, ensuring tasks are clearly planned and executed 

• Provides ownership of actions and understands role and responsibilities within cross functional project teams 

• Willingness to quickly learn and apply new packaging technologies 

• Demonstrated ability to navigate and manage packaging specification systems (such as documentation, updates, and data accuracy) to support quality and compliance 

• Manage multiple assignments/tasks concurrently with ability to prioritize work 

• Willingness to travel 30% 

Work Environment & Schedule 

This position is considered a ​Normal office environment with moderate travel to customer locations, stores, manufacturing facilities, etc.; offices are open workspaces​