JOB SUMMARYWe are seeking an Associate Packaging Engineer with a strong technical foundation and a collaborative mindset to support both primary and secondary packaging initiatives.  This role will work cross-functionally with Marketing, Operations, and R&D to drive packaging innovation, support growth initiatives, and improve operational efficiency.KEY RESPONSIBILITIESLead and support packaging development projects with guidance from manager or senior team members.Contribute to base business and high complexity projects, ensuring technical excellence and timely delivery.Develop and maintain technical specifications, packaging documentation, and startup protocols.Complete BOM and spec builds in PLM system and review/approve graphics through online proofing.Write and execute plant trial experiments, analyze results, and present findings in both written and oral formats.Create project one-pagers, participate in plant debriefs, and follow R&D ways of working.Manage smaller projects independently, with accountability for timelines and deliverables.Build and maintain relationships with packaging suppliers to stay informed of industry trends and innovations.Interpret packaging principles and operating systems for assigned platforms.Maintain awareness of budget implications and contribute to strategic and fiscal planning.Actively participate in cross-functional teams, bringing packaging expertise to collaborative efforts.Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.WORK ENVIRONMENTThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a Team Member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The work environment is an office setting with varying degrees of temperature and noise levels. The vast amount of work is conducted in a climate-controlled office. Travel may be required.PHYSICAL DEMANDSThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an Team Member to be successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job the Team Member is regularly required to sit, use hands and fingers, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The Team Member is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The Team Member must occasionally lift and/or more up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. 
