Senior Packaging Engineer Job at Campbell Soup Company (Camden)

Job Description

The Senior Packaging Engineer is responsible for the development and implementation of primary, secondary and tertiary packaging for innovation, renovation, cost reduction, and sustainability activities. The role requires coordination, managing, and execution of multiple complex and multi-disciplined projects with minimal supervision. The role requires a strong understanding of multiple packaging materials, configurations, and processing technologies. The Senior Packaging Engineer must also partner with vendors and cross-functional business teams, including Marketing, Consumer Insights, and Supply Chain to evaluate new opportunities and deliver optimized packaging solutions to the market. This position will be heavily focused on driving packaging optimization for hot-fill beverages, focusing on cost savings, sustainability initiatives, and innovation with broad impact across the full packaging platform.

Job Responsibility

Identify, evaluate, and develop packaging components and systems to meet business, manufacturing, customer, and consumer needs
Collaborate with cross functional partners and Commercialization teams to drive projects forward by researching and developing packaging solutions to meet consumer and customer needs
Leverage internal and external networks to optimize current packaging formats, driving cost efficiency while meeting product requirements and consumer expectations
Drive project and program success through clear correspondence and presentation of complex matters that is understandable by all stakeholders
Identifies and drives cost savings opportunities, looking both at individual component level as well as process improvements and manufacturing efficiency gains
Coordinate, define success criteria, and lead execution of packaging trials, distribution tests, etc. to validate new packaging materials and structural designs
Provide support to manufacturing during the implementation of commercialization activities and packaging changes
Write technical specifications for packaging components and final package
Review technical drawings for packaging components and participate in the packaging artwork approval process
Leads, manages, and executes multiple simultaneous packaging projects with minimal supervision
Creates and leverages cross-functional partnerships to identify, evaluate, develop, and deliver packaging solutions
Supports the Packaging R&D Leadership Team in the implementation of key Packaging Development initiatives
Builds, maintains, and leverages external network of material and equipment vendors and co-manufacturing partners

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in materials science or Packaging related program
5+ years experience in Packaging R&D roles, including Co-op or Internship experience
Must be able to travel domestically and internationally approximately 25% of the time

Nice to have

Experience with liquid packaging, with a focus on hot-fill beverages across different packaging formats
Strong communication and written skills
Highly organized with great attention to detail and able to adapt quickly to changing priorities and unexpected requests
Experience with packaging development software desired (TOPS or CAPE), specification database management, and MS Office
Able to develop a development and implementation plan for moderate-high risk projects using sound technical methodology
Self-starter, with the ability to drive technical solutions forward and multi-task on key programs / projects
Ability to identify and conduct appropriate tests to simulate the distribution environment

What we offer

Medical
Dental
Short and long-term disability
AD&D
Life insurance (for individual, families, and domestic partners)
Matching 401(k) plan with immediate vesting
Unlimited sick time
Paid time off
Holiday pay
Free access to the fitness center (if in WHQ)
Access to on-site day care (operated by Bright Horizons) (if in WHQ)
Company store (if in WHQ)
Campbell’s Cares program matches employee donations and/or volunteer activity up to $1,500 annually
Variety of Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
Health insurance
Dental insurance
401k
Wellness benefits

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