Position Overview
This position is responsible for supporting Packaging initiatives within the Bob Evans Farms Research & Development department. The Packaging Engineer will manage multiple projects of various degrees of difficulty and will contribute to portions of more complex technical projects as part of a larger team. This position will be responsible for planning and conducting tests, analyzing, and evaluating data, and formulating conclusions to accomplish department goals.
Accountabilities
- Manage assigned packaging development projects.
- Identify potential cost savings opportunities, including validation and implementation requirements.
- Identify efficiencies through package design and pallet cube optimization.
- Validate packaging performance through R&D lab testing and plant line trials.
- Assure packaging readiness for production, distribution and shelf-life requirements.
- Gather packaging specifications and manage database for storage and maintenance.
- Create organize and maintain pallet patterns via TOPS software.
- Collaborate with cross-functional partners for identification of packaging solutions through to successful commercialization.
- Troubleshoot existing packaging as needed, recommending technical solutions.
- Coordinate packaging samples for internal and external needs as required.
- Conduct product ship testing, with data-driven recommendations through detailed reporting.
- Support packaging equipment selection efforts to meet end-need state.
Education and Experience
- Bachelor s Degree, or equivalent education, training, and/ or experience in Packaging Science, or equivalent field required.
- 3-5 years of experience with packaging development and testing.
- Previous experience in Food or CPG industry a plus.
- Experience with multi-plant manufacturer a plus.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
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