Packaging Engineer: Design, Test & Optimize Packaging

Lindt & Sprüngli; San Leandro, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 84,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

Ghirardelli Chocolate Company in Northern California is seeking a Packaging Engineer to design, develop, and commercialize packaging for retail, foodservice and inter-company products. You will lead distribution testing and ensure product integrity through the distribution cycle, working closely with Marketing, Purchasing, Operations and QA.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, packaging specifications, and continuous improvement of line efficiencies. Candidates should have a B.S.

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in Packaging Engineering or equivalent.
• 2–5 years experience in consumer products or related industry – food-related packaging development is preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Packaging Engineering

Education

B.S. in Packaging Engineering

Job description

Ghirardelli Chocolate Company in Northern California is seeking a Packaging Engineer to design, develop, and commercialize packaging for retail, foodservice and inter-company products. You will lead distribution testing and ensure product integrity through the distribution cycle, working closely with Marketing, Purchasing, Operations and QA.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, packaging specifications, and continuous improvement of line efficiencies. Candidates should have a B.S.