Packaging Engineer: Design & Innovation for Premium Cocoa

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

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.