Senior Packaging Engineer – Topeka Kansas

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

Collaborate with Product Development, Marketing, Design, Supply Chain, and other functional groups to identify package technologies to deliver consumer centric solutions that meet key attributes (For example: costs, consumer usage/functionality, manufacturability and compatibility/functionality of materials with product).
Provide technical expertise on wet food packaging to guide business packaging solutions in this market.
Conduct packaging development and implementation through scale-up and Technology
Transfer process by partnering with the quality, product development and the manufacturing sites teams to:Ensure that packaging equipment/material system specifications, functionality and design are appropriate for use. Ensure that the packaging provides product integrity and appeal under varying shipping and display conditions.
Supervise package testing, analyze test data and prepare reports to include recommendations and conclusions.Maintain and continuously improve tooling/package qualification plans, technology transfer documentation (Design History Files) and final package component specifications, Manufacturing Specifications, case/cube information cost and savings estimates etc.
Understands the capabilities of the Packaging Laboratory test equipment and exhibits a working knowledge of their operation.

Education/ Experience Requirements

Insights & Analytics: translate insights into stra· BS Degree in Packaging Engineering, Material Science or relevant technical field.
Minimum of 7 years of practical experience in package development or engineering, preferably in the FMCG.
Experience with the retort process in the food industry.
Must be proficient with the following computer programs:
Cape Pack or other pallet pattern design software.
SAP or similar ERP system. Project Management skills with experience leading cross functional teams.
Demonstrate written and verbal communication skills and strong interpersonal skills to work with diverse cultures and global partners.tegies and actions to develop/improve packaging while leveraging analytics to make fact based decisions.
Planning/Priority Setting – Multi-tasking of several projects with minimal direction.

SKILLS AND CERTIFICATIONS

BS Degree in Packaging Engineering, Material Science or relevant technical field.
Minimum of 7 years of practical experience in package development or engineering, preferably in the Experience with the retort process in the food industry.

Full-time

Benefits - Full

Relocation Assistance Available - Yes

Bonus Eligible - Yes

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Senior Packaging Engineer - Topeka Kansas

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