Packaging Engineer: Flavor-Driven Packaging Innovator

kinders; Walnut Creek (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Kinder's is hiring a Packaging Engineer to drive packaging development from concept to commercialization. You will lead packaging design for primary to merchandising packaging, coordinating with Brand and suppliers to meet performance and cost targets.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years in food packaging, strong problem-solving and attention to detail, and are able to travel up to 30% to support manufacturing and supplier collaboration.

Qualifications

• BS Degree in Packaging Engineering or related field.
• 3-5 years of food packaging or related field.
• Strong problem-solving skills related to packaging structural design and machinability.
• Demonstrated attention to detail.
• Strong knowledge of food packaging design and machinability fundamentals are required.
• Excellent time management skills, sense of urgency, and timely completion of assignments.
• Must be able to travel up to 30% of time.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, and qualification of primary, secondary, and tertiary packaging for new and existing products.
• Coordinate with internal teams and suppliers on packaging specifications and design requirements.
• Develop and optimize packaging designs with Brand team and supply partners.
• Lead packaging trials and ensure packaging integrity for products and pallets.
• Collaborate with Product Development on new packaging concepts and shelf-life considerations.

Skills

Packaging design

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Time management

Machinability knowledge

Education

BS in Packaging Engineering

Job description

Kinder's is hiring a Packaging Engineer to drive packaging development from concept to commercialization. You will lead packaging design for primary to merchandising packaging, coordinating with Brand and suppliers to meet performance and cost targets.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years in food packaging, strong problem-solving and attention to detail, and are able to travel up to 30% to support manufacturing and supplier collaboration.