package designer.
burlington , massachusetts (remote)
posted today
job detailssummary
$45 - $65 per hour
contract
bachelor degree
category computer and mathematical occupations
reference1064474
job detailsjob summary:Packaging Engineer for an immediate contract opportunity for a global company in the MA area. This is a senior technical Innovation role creating and developing new Packaging Concepts, Prototypes, and Structures with a focus on delivering Sustainable Packaging Material Propositions.The role is part of the Packaging Innovation & R&D team focused on designing and developing disruptive packaging innovation; delivering package innovations and driving the development and execution of new and refreshed package formats across a range of package materials and structures (cups, lids, filters, films, paperboard) used in line with our business unit to deliver on our brand innovation growth ambitions.Remote opportunities based on project needs, some northeast travel is required to interface with program teams. Apply now for immediate consideration!location: Burlington, Massachusettsjob type: Contractsalary: $45 - 65 per hourwork hours: 8am to 4pmeducation: Bachelorsresponsibilities:
Initiate and perform technical feasibility studies on new packaging platforms delivered through ideation
Cross-Functional Project Leadership
Actively participate in Marketing and Marketing Research programs, including focus groups and other consumer research formats to inform Packaging design and structures
Proven collaboration skills; ability to bring together people from different sectors and business units to ensure the
Ability to manage multiple competing priorities without impacting timelines
Ability to prioritize risk and quickly identify issue resolution options, pros, cons, and action plan
Contribute to Research & insights Teams to incorporate packaging requirements into plans
Provide Subject Matter Expertise for Package Development and Commercialization
Requirements
BS in Packaging, Chemical, Mechanical, or Plastics Engineering or equivalent with 8+ years' experience in related consumer goods field. MS or PhD a plus
Experience working with Consumer-Packaged Goods (CPG) Corrigated
Proven communication, organizational, and collaboration skills; Ability to influence cross-functional teams, and suppliers across multiple sites
Expertise in corrigated and adhesives; wet and dry-molded fiber; paperboard; bio-based resins a plus
Understanding of circular economy, recyclability, compostability, and reusability of packaging
Proven track record of championing innovation and sustainable packaging within organizations and Successfully executed programs from idea to implementation, completing the research case to drive the change.
Adept understanding of consumer-informed research, design, analytical, and physical testing methodologies requirements reflect the global needs
qualifications:
Experience level: Experienced
Minimum 8 years of experience
Education: Bachelors
skills:
Packaging
Research & Development
Consumer-Packaged Goods
Design
Corrugated
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