Packaging Engineer - Flavor-Obsessed, Hybrid

Kinder's; Walnut Creek (CA); Hybrid; USD 130.000 - 150.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

401k

Bonus eligibility

Equity grants

Health benefits

Parental leave

Flexible work options

Zusammenfassung

Kinder’s in Walnut Creek, CA, is seeking a Packaging Engineer to lead packaging design, qualification, and supplier collaboration across primary, secondary and merchandising formats. You’ll drive pack integrity, cost optimization, and manufacturability with cross-functional teams.

The role requires a BS in Packaging Engineering, 3–5 years in food packaging, and up to 30% travel. We offer a hybrid office setup, competitive salary, 401k, bonus eligibility, and growth opportunities.

Qualifikationen

• BS Degree in Packaging Engineering or related field.
• 3–5 years of food packaging or related field.
• Strong problem-solving skills related to packaging design and machinability.
• Must be able to travel up to 30% of time.

Aufgaben

• Lead the design, development, and qualification of packaging for new and existing products.
• Collaborate with suppliers and internal teams to optimize primary/secondary/merchandising packaging.
• Develop specifications and maintain master data for packaging.
• Lead packaging trials and change management at manufacturing facilities.
• Ensure package integrity, cost savings, and manufacturability.

Kenntnisse

Packaging design

Machinability

Travel up to 30%

Ausbildung

BS in Packaging Engineering

Jobbeschreibung

Kinder’s in Walnut Creek, CA, is seeking a Packaging Engineer to lead packaging design, qualification, and supplier collaboration across primary, secondary and merchandising formats. You’ll drive pack integrity, cost optimization, and manufacturability with cross-functional teams.

The role requires a BS in Packaging Engineering, 3–5 years in food packaging, and up to 30% travel. We offer a hybrid office setup, competitive salary, 401k, bonus eligibility, and growth opportunities.