Global Packaging Technologist – R&D, Contract-to-Permanent

Quanta US; Evanston (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Quanta US is seeking a Packaging Technologist to join the R&D innovation team and own the delivery of packaging projects that support the roadmap and innovation strategy. You will ensure solutions meet legal, functional, customer and consumer requirements, working hands-on with suppliers and internal stakeholders across the Atlantic.

Based in Evanston, IL, this role operates in a global function, guiding stage-gate development, translating needs into specifications, and driving continuous

Qualifications

• 5+ years of packaging development and technical project management in an FMCG or packaged consumer goods environment.
• Experience leading large technical programs with cross-functional teams and suppliers.
• Ability to interpret and create technical drawings.
• Experience with stage-gate product development processes.

Responsibilities

• Own packaging projects end to end: run the technical project management of assigned projects through a stage-gate development process.
• Turn needs into specs: translate stakeholder, customer and consumer needs into quality attributes, packaging designs and technical specifications.
• Maintain specifications that are fit for purpose and for volume manufacturing.
• Lead design validation: create validation plans and align them with cross-functional partners and suppliers through trials and commercial launch.
• Partner with suppliers to secure packaging performance, and prevent and resolve technical issues on existing packaging.
• Drive continuous improvement and value engineering initiatives.
• Track market trends and new packaging technologies, and bring forward ideas that feed the packaging and business strategy.
• Build strong networks across Marketing, Procurement, Supply, Quality, Operations and third‑party manufacturers in a global, matrixed organization.
• Provide technical expertise and data‑driven support to the wider organization.

Skills

Packaging development

Technical project management

Statistical data analysis

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Supplier management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Packaging Technology or related field

Tools

3D CAD

Job description

Quanta US is seeking a Packaging Technologist to join the R&D innovation team and own the delivery of packaging projects that support the roadmap and innovation strategy. You will ensure solutions meet legal, functional, customer and consumer requirements, working hands-on with suppliers and internal stakeholders across the Atlantic.

Based in Evanston, IL, this role operates in a global function, guiding stage-gate development, translating needs into specifications, and driving continuous