Packaging Engineer II: Lead End-to-End Packaging Innovation

Rise Baking Company; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Rise Baking Company seeks a packaging engineer to lead product packaging initiatives from concept through launch across bakery product lines. You will partner with Sales, Marketing, R&D, Engineering, and Manufacturing to deliver packaging that balances character, cost, and quality while meeting regulatory and safety standards.

In this role you will manage timelines, coordinate with suppliers, validate packaging specs through testing, and drive cost-saving innovations while supporting

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in packaging (engineering, science, etc.) or related degree.
• 5-7 years of relevant packaging experience; consumer packaged goods and/or food manufacturing preferred, bakery experience desired.
• Strong understanding of packaging design, materials (paperboard, corrugated, metal, and rigid and flexible plastic), formats (boxes, trays, clamshells, pails, cartons, etc.), processes, equipment, and testing procedures.
• Knowledge of food science and how packaging affects food shelf life, flavor, and other properties.
• Strong computer skills: Excel, SharePoint, SAP, and PLM.
• Strong communication, problem solving, critical thinking, and analytical skills.
• Good interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with individuals and groups at all levels of the organization as well as external resources, suppliers, and customers to achieve project objectives.
• Ability to communicate complex technical information in an easily understood format to various levels within the organization.
• Time and project management skills with the ability to organize, manage, and prioritize multiple, concurrent projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining high attention to detail and meeting deadlines.
• Agile mindset with the willingness and ability to adapt to changing business needs and deadlines.
• Self-motivated, self-directed, goal oriented, and capable of working independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Lead packaging projects from concept to launch, collaborating with Sales, Marketing, R&D, Engineering, and Manufacturing to meet objectives.
• Source stock packaging options and develop custom packaging needs with Procurement and vendors.
• Develop packaging specifications for internal use and for customer/retailer requests.
• Conduct and oversee testing for packaging components including line tests and ship tests to validate specs.
• Serve as technical packaging leader on cross-functional project teams and manage timelines and risks.
• Troubleshoot packaging problems involving designs, materials, and processes with cost-effective solutions.
• Identify and implement cost saving initiatives related to packaging materials, labor, and transportation.
• Prepare technical reports and recommendations to cross-functional teams on packaging decisions.
• Support capital project startups, equipment qualification, and performance verification for packaging use.
• Stay current with packaging trends, technology, and sustainability definitions.

Skills

Strong communication

Problem solving

Critical thinking

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Communicate complex information

Time management

Agile mindset

Self-motivated

Education

Bachelor's degree in packaging (engineering, science, etc.) or related degree

Tools

Excel

SharePoint

SAP

PLM

Job description

Rise Baking Company seeks a packaging engineer to lead product packaging initiatives from concept through launch across bakery product lines. You will partner with Sales, Marketing, R&D, Engineering, and Manufacturing to deliver packaging that balances character, cost, and quality while meeting regulatory and safety standards.

In this role you will manage timelines, coordinate with suppliers, validate packaging specs through testing, and drive cost-saving innovations while supporting