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Job Title: Senior Packaging Engineering Scientist
*MUST HAVE EXPERIENCE, IN THE FOOD INDUSTRY (MANDATORY)*
Overview
The Senior Packaging Engineering Scientist plays a critical role in the development and optimization of packaging solutions for our products. This position is vital to ensuring that the packaging not only meets technical, physical, and regulatory requirements but also enhances product shelf life, safety, and marketability. The scientist will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including R D, production, and market research, to innovate new packaging designs that align with our brand s sustainability goals. By leveraging advanced engineering principles and material science knowledge, this role is essential for driving product excellence and consumer satisfaction. The Senior Packaging Engineering Scientist will be responsible for analyzing packaging performance, conducting market assessments, and applying test methodologies to guarantee the highest packaging standards. Ultimately, this position contributes to our success by ensuring that our products reach consumers intact and appealing, thereby supporting overall business goals and customer loyalty.
Top reasons to work for our client:
- Great team environment!
- Manager is well respected by team!
- Inclusive Workplace
- Awesome career development opportunities!
- Full benefits
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.
*Bilingual in Korean preferred. *
*MUST HAVE EXPERIENCE, IN THE FOOD INDUSTRY (MANDATORY)*
Experience you will need:
- Bachelor's degree in Packaging Engineering, Food Science, or a related field.
- 6-10 years of experience in packaging development and application or a related field in the food manufacturing industry.
- Knowledge of packaging materials, technologies, testing methods, and machinery.
- Understanding of food safety, quality assurance, and regulatory requirements pertaining to food and packaging development.
- Experience working closely with packaging suppliers in packaging development.
- Experience in food product development and new product development is a plus.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Intermediate proficiency in MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint).
- Strong interpersonal, organizational, and time management skills.
- Bilingual in Korean preferred.
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