Lead Packaging Engineer: Innovation, Sourcing & Standards

Agropur; Longueuil; Hybrid; CAD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading dairy cooperative is seeking a Packaging Engineer to oversee packaging specifications and innovations. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in engineering and 5-8 years of experience in food packaging. Responsibilities include driving technical leadership and managing supplier collaborations while ensuring product quality and compliance. The company values diversity and offers remote work flexibility as part of its benefits package.

Benefits

50% remote work flexibility

Flexible group insurance plan

Employee assistance program

Opportunities for career development

Retirement plan with contributions

Various onsite services like gym and daycare

Qualifications

• 5 to 8 years of experience in the food packaging industry.
• Expertise in packaging materials like plastics and cardboard.
• Strong command of product development processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive technical documentation and specifications.
• Provide technical leadership across assigned packaging types.
• Drive strategic innovation initiatives within packaging.

Skills

Packaging material properties knowledge

Project management

Communication skills

Engineering standards expertise

Education

Bachelor’s degree in materials, mechanical, or chemical engineering

Job description

A leading dairy cooperative is seeking a Packaging Engineer to oversee packaging specifications and innovations. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in engineering and 5-8 years of experience in food packaging. Responsibilities include driving technical leadership and managing supplier collaborations while ensuring product quality and compliance. The company values diversity and offers remote work flexibility as part of its benefits package.