Packaging Engineer

Lindt; San Leandro (CA); On-site; USD 84,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

Ghirardelli Chocolate Company is seeking a Packaging Engineer in San Leandro, CA. This role focuses on designing and developing packaging solutions for new and existing products, ensuring quality and efficiency from development through production.

The candidate will lead distribution testing to maintain product integrity and will work closely with Marketing, Purchasing, Operations, QA, R&D, and Sales to deliver innovative packaging that meets cost and quality targets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Packaging Engineering or equivalent.
• 2–5 years of experience in consumer products packaging development is preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds and work seated/standing for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and commercialize new packaging solutions.
• Lead distribution testing to ensure product integrity through the distribution cycle.
• Collaborate with Marketing, Purchasing, Operations, QA, R&D, Consumer Affairs, Regulatory, Project Management and Sales.
• Coordinate with Plant Operations, Suppliers and Co-packers to ensure high-quality packaging components.
• Develop and maintain packaging specifications, pallet configurations, and packaging procedures.

Skills

Packaging engineering

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

B.S. in Packaging Engineering

Job description

## Packaging EngineerApplylocations: San Leandro, Californiatime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: JR102830**WHO WE ARE** At Ghirardelli, we honor tradition and drive innovation, aiming to be the top choice for premium chocolate. Our commitment to *Making Life A Bite Better* inspires both our products and the way we do business. We support personal and professional growth, recognizing that each employee’s contribution directly impacts Ghirardelli’s growth and success. Join our dynamic team and help shape Ghirardelli's future.**Job Summary**The primary focus of the Packaging Engineer at the Ghirardelli Chocolate Company is to design and develop packaging solutions for new and existing products. This position is responsible for working cross-functionally to commercialize packaging designs for retail, foodservice and inter-company products. This role also works to improve designs and efficiency on existing items both structurally and in production on the plant floor. The Packaging Engineer leads the distribution testing of packaged products to ensure product integrity through the distribution cycle.The work environment is focused on cross functional collaboration with Marketing, Purchasing, Operations, QA, R&D, Consumer Affairs, Regulatory, Project Management, and Sales. This position, by ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures, is responsible for recommending, developing and implementing packaging quality and food safety on all product lines.* Act as the main point of contact and spokesperson for packaging across multiple brands.* Design, develop, and commercialize new packages, line extensions and package improvements.* Provide technical leadership in developing packages to create new business opportunities, enhance quality and/or drive down costs.* Identify and implement productivity projects that include package redesign, component consolidation, and production line efficiencies.* Conduct packaging line trials, distribution testing, and package performance testing for new and existing products.* Active partner and contributor on cross-functional teams (which include teams such as Marketing, Procurement, Creative Services).* Work with Plant Operations, Suppliers and Co-packers to ensure packaging components are of high quality and can easily run on packaging lines to be efficiently produced.* Develop and maintain packaging specifications, pallet configurations, and packaging procedures.* Maintain accurate, up-to-date records and databases.* Oversee packaging design, development and efficiency improvements at co-packing and co-manufacturing locations throughout Northern California.* B.S. Degree in Packaging Engineering or equivalent* 2-5 years experience in consumer products or related industry – food-related packaging development is preferred* Occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds* Required to regularly sit* Must be able to work seated or standing for at least 8 hours* Must be able to concentrate for extended periods of time paying close attention to detail* Must be able to travel up to 25% of the time* Works in a regular office environment* Salary Range $83,800 - $108,929