Packaging Engineer II

HelloFresh; Toronto; On-site; CAD 77,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

HelloFresh in Toronto is seeking a Packaging Engineer II to drive development and implementation of advanced packaging standards, improving quality and our product portfolio. You will work with the Senior Manager, Packaging Engineering to execute a strategic roadmap, develop test plans, launch new configurations, and enhance reliability of our packaged deliveries.

You will coordinate lab testing in Mississauga and HF US lab, manage packaging tests, and provide insights for cost efficiencies,

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of packaging engineering/science experience.
• Undergraduate degree in Packaging Science, Engineering, or related field.
• Strong passion for packaging science.
• Proactive, ambitious and assertive: takes ownership of work.
• Entrepreneurial mindset and problem solving.
• Ability to work with ambiguity and synthesize options for decision making.
• Excellent Excel and analytical skills.
• Experience with end-to-end R&D and packaging innovation projects.
• Interest in fast-paced startup or food & beverage industry.

Responsibilities

• Test and qualify packaging designs with vendors and Procurement to expand packaging supply chain.
• Coordinate testing with external labs and HF US lab.
• Plan and execute packaging testing in Packaging Laboratory (2 days/week in Mississauga, ON).
• Maintain lab upkeep and equipment calibration.
• Oversee thermodynamic testing for cold chain packaging systems.
• Test components and optimize to meet parameters, cost targets, and shipping needs.
• Communicate test reports to Packaging Procurement and cross-functionally.
• Contribute packaging solutions for new products and launches.
• Conduct technical tests to gain insights on packaging strategies and materials.
• Redevelop and maintain ice matrix and upsizing logic.
• Obtain material specifications from vendors and manage internal specs documentation.

Skills

ISTA testing methodologies

Excel

Packaging science

Analytical skills

R&D experience

Ownership mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in Packaging Science or Engineering

Tools

Packaging testing equipment

Lab coordination tools

Job description

S'more About The Team

We are seeking a Packaging Engineer II to drive the development and implementation of advanced packaging standards, enhancing both quality performance and our product portfolio. Reporting directly to the Senior Manager, Packaging Engineering, you will collaborate on and execute our strategic roadmap, create and implement comprehensive test plans, launch innovative configurations, and elevate the overall quality and reliability of our packaged deliveries. Serving as a vital member of the Packaging Engineering team, you will be instrumental in advancing quality standards, capturing cost efficiencies, and optimizing the customer experience.

Lettuce Share What This Role Will Be Responsible For

• Work with vendors and the Procurement team to test and qualify packaging designs to expand the Packaging supply chain to enable top-line box growth.
• Coordinate testing with an external lab and our HF US lab.
• Manage the planning and execution of packaging testing out of the Packaging Laboratory (requiring 2 days a week working from the lab in Mississauga, ON)
• Responsible for packaging lab upkeep and equipment calibration and maintenance
• Oversee thermodynamic testing to validate and qualify cold chain packaging systems
• Test packaging components and modify as necessary to meet functional parameters, cost targets, fulfillment, and shipping requirements
• Complete and communicate test reports to Packaging Procurement team, as well as cross functionally.
• Help provide packaging solutions to HelloFresh's innovative launch of new products, services offerings, and expansion into new categories and markets.
• Conduct technical and scientific tests to gain further insights into packaging strategies, packaging material(s) comparison, and various other ad-hoc packaging research & development projects.
• Redevelop and maintain our ice matrix and upsizing logic
• Work with vendors to obtain packaging material specifications and manage internal specification process of documentation
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Sound a-peeling?

• 2-4 years of relevant work experience in packaging engineering/science.
• Undergraduate degree in Packaging Science, Engineering, or other relevant area of study.
• Strong passion for packaging science
• Proven technical expertise in packaging materials testing, most notably in ISTA-certified testing methodologies, gained through industry experience
• Proactive, ambitious, and assertive: you take ownership of your work and think beyond the scope of a given assignment
• An entrepreneurial mindset and a passion for solving complex problems
• Ability to work with ambiguous or abstract concepts/information and synthesize options for HelloFresh and our management to incorporate into future decision making.
• Excellent excel and analytical skills to create various databases and spreadsheets
• Experience with end to end R&D and packaging innovation projects
• General knowledge of or interest in learning more about fast-paced startup and/or the food and beverage industry

Let's cut to the cheese, this is why you'll love it here:

• Box Discount - Amazing discounts on 1 box per week! 75% discount on weekly HelloFresh and Chefs Plate meal kits AND 50% off weekly Factor meal box.
• Health & Wellness - Health & Dental benefits from day 1, a Health Spending Account, unlimited access to the Headspace app to meet your self-care needs, and 25% discount on GoodLife fitness memberships!
• RRSP Matching - Competitive RRSP matching program offered
• Vacation & PTO - Time off is also an important part of self-care! We offer generous vacation and PTO to help you create a good work-life balance.
• Family Benefits - A parental leave top-up program for expectant parents.
• Growth & Development - We support your career progression, provide development opportunities, and invest in your continued learning through our organization wide L&D fund.
• Work Hard & Have Fun - From team socials to engaging company days, you'll have plenty of opportunity to experience the fun!
• Diversity & Inclusion Initiatives - With impactful ERG's like FreshPride, Women Empowered and LIMES, we are committed to our diversity, equity & inclusion efforts.
• Food Puns - this one is kind of a big dill if you haven't already noticed. We even have some punny meeting room names!

Working Conditions

It's no surprise that as a food company, we use many ingredients that may be considered common allergens (i.e. peanuts, tree nuts, milk, etc.). Whether this role is based out of our headquarters or one of our distribution centers, it is possible that you may be exposed to such allergens in this role. If you have any concerns with being exposed to any particular food ingredients, including meat, please disclose this during the hiring process.

Toronto, ON Pay Range - $77,000-87,000 CAD