Packaging Development Engineer

Who We Are:

ACH Food Companies, Inc. (ACH) is a prominent consumer packaged goods company. In North America, we market, sell, and manufacture a premier branded portfolio of cooking oils and baking ingredients and foodservice brands in the US, Canada, Puerto Rico, and Mexico. As the U.S. division of Associated British Foods (ABF), a $20 billion-dollar global food business, we have the backing and resources of a major food company, which empowers us to deliver consistent innovation and sustained growth. We encourage an environment where people have the autonomy to create and deliver within their business.

The Role:

The Packaging Development Engineer is expected to be a collaborative and accountable contributor to the business of ACH. The Engineer is to support the technical development of new packaging for all of the company’s products (new NPD and existing) by conducting necessary lab evaluations, plant trials and in-field packaging tests. The engineer is responsible for packaging from ideation through commercialization and then continues through maintenance. The Technical Package Development effort provides innovative and cost-effective packaging that protects ACH’s products, maintains package integrity and enhances the usage of our products via consumer-friendly packaging innovations. The role supports internal and external manufacturing with technical knowledge to maintain production.

Responsible for developing, issuing, and maintaining Packaging Material Specifications and GDSN information within SAP or new ERP system. In addition, develops a broad perspective and partners with other functional roles within the organization to further develops their technical, interpersonal and business skills.

Engineer is assigned individual packaging projects and tasks and is accountable for planning and implementing.

Additionally, the engineer will play a role in cross-functional New Package Project Teams.

This position reports to the Sr. Manager of Packaging & Graphics

What You’ll Do:

• Develops new/innovative packages by completing packaging projects as assigned
• Performs appropriate packaging tests to evaluate new and revised packaging materials through laboratory tests, coordinating, conducting and evaluating plant trials and shipping tests to ensure package/product performance.
• Develops, obtains approvals and issues ACH packaging material specs to enable effective package purchases and quality components.
• Coordinates and provides direction to the technical resources of packaging suppliers in developing designs and packaging concepts.
• Sets specification parameters and approves initial package production at supplier’s plants.
• As needed; Provides ACH plant/Coman packaging support to resolve packaging material related quality issues with packaging suppliers.
• Prepares reports detailing results of packaging tests to management
• Works closely with Marketing, Purchasing, Operations, Corporate Engineering, Quality, Product Development, Distribution Management either individually or as part of a Project Team on packaging projects
• Draws conclusions and make recommendations regards new packaging and packaging improvements. Applies sound engineering principles & scientific techniques in analysis of packages
• On site packaging expert during ACH/Coman plant startups of new packages and packaging materials.
• Other tasks and responsibilities as assigned.

What You’ll Need:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Packaging from a major university with a globally recognized Packaging School.
• 5 years of professional packaging design and engineering experience.
• Good skills in analysis, judgment and communications.
• Exhibited technical skills and initiative.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments/tasks concurrently.
• SAP experience.
• MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Outlook, CAPE or TOPS Packaging software, and SAP

What We Offer:

• Comprehensive PPO Medical Plan
• Dental Insurance
• Free Vision Insurance
• 401K Matching Program
• Parental Leave
• Onsite Gym
• Flexible Hours
• Hybrid Work Options

Salary Range:

• Starting Salary Range: $93,100-$117,915. This includes the starting base pay range. Exact compensation will vary based on candidates' qualifications, job related knowledge and experience and specific location.

• Variable Pay is included in compensation package yet not part of base salary range.

Benefits:

Employees at ACH Food Companies, Inc. enjoy a comprehensive suite of benefits designed to support you throughout your employment. ACH offers a choice of two PPO medical plans with low deductibles and dental coverage. Vision and Life Insurance are provided at no charge. Employees have the opportunity to elect additional life insurance as a well as participate in a 401(k) with a company matching contribution.

“All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.”

ACH is an equal opportunity employer. We see value in ensuring a diverse, inclusive, merit-based, and equitable workplace.