What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Packaging Engineering Scientist position at Corporate Solutions Tech?
Job Description
Job Description
What you will be doing :
- Support new product development and improvement from concept through commercialization primarily focusing on packaging specifications and packaging machines and processes.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop innovative packaging concepts, considering factors such as quality, shelf life, sustainability, regulatory, cost, product protection, and consumer experience.
- Assist with material testing and analysis of packaging applications by working with HQ and suppliers.
- Stay informed about packaging sustainability, machinery, equipment, and regulations while collaborating with the regulatory team.
- Facilitate product excellence management on co-packing products, including supporting process improvements for quality and cost reduction.
- Maintain Quality Management System (QMS) for all assigned products.
- Support the research and evaluation of new packing materials for cost, sustainability, food safety, quality, performance, and compatibility; identify prospective co-packers for New Product Development (NPD) projects.
- Maintain awareness of emerging trends and comparative products in competition, and make recommendations to ensure compliance and market competitiveness.
- Conduct scale-up tests and activities from R&D to full-scale production, ensuring smooth transitions and maintaining packaging integrity.
- Provide updates on the progress status of R&D projects in line with the NPD process.
- Work with vendors, suppliers, and cross-functional teams to understand available technology and provide ideas, solutions, and alternatives to achieve product excellence.
- Apply scientific and technical knowledge to identify the root causes of product defects and propose preventive actions.
- Assist with special project assignments as needed.
Experience you will need :
