Packaging Engineer

Equity Packaging Inc. - North America; Estado de México; Hybrid; MXN 441,384 - 617,937; Full time

Job summary

A packaging solutions firm in Mexico is looking for a Packaging Development Engineer. The role revolves around managing and executing packaging innovation projects, with a focus on food packaging. Candidates should possess at least 3 years of experience in Packaging R&D and a degree in a related field. Good communication skills in both English and Spanish are essential for collaboration with cross-functional teams. This position offers a hybrid work model with the potential for contract extension.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in Packaging R&D for Food or related industries.
• Excellent communication skills required in both English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Manage and execute packaging innovation and productivity projects.
• Lead Innovation Projects from concept through commercialization.
• Conduct line trials and develop packaging specifications.

Skills

Food packaging experience

Project management

Communication in English and Spanish

Education

Diploma/Graduate/Engineering in Packaging or related field

Job description

Position Title: Packaging Development Engineer (Entry to middle level)

Job Type: full-Time, Hybrid (1 year possibility of extension)

Category: Food.

Job Description:

• Manage and execute packaging innovation and productivity projects.
• Experience in food packaging.
• Flexible, rigid, folding cartons, corrugated.
• Automated lines, plant trial, coordination, planning and execution experience.
• Manage Innovation Project from concept through commercialization and retail shelves.
• Work with internal customers to commercialize packaging designs and concepts.
• Represent packaging in cross functional team meetings to develop and implement new packaging and packaging changes to realize cost savings.
• Conduct line trials.
• Develop packaging specifications.

Candidate Requirements:

• Diploma/Graduate/Engineering in Packaging or related field.
• 3+ years minimum experience in Packaging R&D for Food or related industries.
• Good communication skills both oral and written in English and Spanish is must.